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Different kind of clip-on handlebars?

Started by Beatjuggler1n2z, June 15, 2005, 08:37:26 AM

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Beatjuggler1n2z

Hi, I'm a newb and I was wondering where or what brand makes clip-ons that are built into the triple tree clamp?  I want the clip-ons posture but with also a bit of rise as I am not tall of stature.  Here are pics of something similar to what I'm talking about:

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/210741/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/208815/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/208808/

bokin

I'm not 100% sure if they'll have what you need, but I found a lot of great handlebars at www.oldbikeparts.com.   I basically transformed my girlfriends gs500e into a cafe racer by simply putting on an awesome set of clubman bars.  They are 1 inch down and about 3 inches forward.  She's only 5'6", and she says that the new handlebars really help with the pain that she used to experiance from riding while sitting straight up and down.  The install took me about 30 minutes after working out all the quirks.  Also, if you choose that path, you may want the stock bar-end weights from the original bars.  Apparently, they deaden a lot of the road vibration and make it a lot more comfortable to ride.  As far as clip-ons go, there are probably a few models of them at the aforementioned site, www.oldbikeparts.com.  Hope I could help!
My dad always said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  My response was "if it's still stock, it's broke."
My Bike:  2001 Katana 750
My girlfriends bike:  2000 gs500e
Hopefully adding an sv650s to the family in a few more days

DarkCyDE

If you own a 10 speed!
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check out my post here for some ideas
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18443

hope that helps some


Mike
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bokin

Sorry about the old link.  You're right, it would be great if you own a 10 speed.  I meant to send you to www.oldbikebarn.com.  That's where I got my girlfriends bars.  Sorry, about the mix-up, I'm out of it today.
My dad always said "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  My response was "if it's still stock, it's broke."
My Bike:  2001 Katana 750
My girlfriends bike:  2000 gs500e
Hopefully adding an sv650s to the family in a few more days

The Buddha

Quote from: Beatjuggler1n2zHi, I'm a newb and I was wondering where or what brand makes clip-ons that are built into the triple tree clamp?  I want the clip-ons posture but with also a bit of rise as I am not tall of stature.  Here are pics of something similar to what I'm talking about:

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/210741/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/208815/
http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/208808/

Euro ...
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Srinath.
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Beatjuggler1n2z

Thanks Bokin for the link.  The Clubman sport bar is pretty nice but I'm wondering if there are any clearance issues.  Also how do they compare with Srinath and Suburban Machinery bars in terms of rise and forwardness?  Appreciate the help fellas.

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