clip-ons for an 83 GS110E?

[Anonymous]

Ok,
as I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the 1150 fairing that I am going to massage onto my 83 1100E, I am considering whether a set of clipon style bars is a good idea, or if even really feasable? if so, is it merely a bolt on?
I kind of like the idea of lowering the bars (I am 6'6" and have a very long reach) but wanted to avoid drag bars. any suggestions?

thanks,
Derrick

can't wait till I have done and learned enough to start making suggestions and offering help!

 

[Bert Patterson]

No help here, of course, as I haven't considered clip-ons, but I too have an 1150 fairing (and an '82 GS1100E). I'm thinking of trying what solosuzuki in Montreal did and cutting it way down to a handlebar mount quarter fairing. I use a Wes Cooley now, but I think that might look slicker (as long as it still works as well).

Is that what you're trying as well? There's a picture of his bike in the "Shaping a new fairing" thread.

 

[Anonymous]

I am considering reshaping the fairing slightly, I really like the look that solo attained, but I think I want to keep the fairing frame mounted if possible. I am not sure that my artistic/body skills are good enough to do that kind of work.
Plus, I need to mount the fairing (just the upper, I think) to really decide what i want to do.

Have you tried to test fit yours yet......any pics?

Derrick

 

[QuaiChangKane]

Check into the Telefix clip-ons.


I just got a set from eBay, and they're 4-way adjustable.

Height, forward/rearward, up/down angle, and length.


The MFR's site is below (it's in German, but I'm sure you can find a local distributor).

http://www.telefix-products.com/shop/lenker.php?id=18

 

[oldschoolGS]

Datona clip-on's on my 1983 GS750ED(with ES bodywork). Great improvement over the E or ES bars. Also multi-adjustable and lightweight.
Good Luck, Ed.
http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=3194

 

[Anonymous]

Datona clip-on's on my 1983 GS750ED(with ES bodywork). Great improvement over the E or ES bars. Also multi-adjustable and lightweight.
Good Luck, Ed.

Those look like they mount on top of the triple, for my 1100E, will I need a different triple or need to shift it down"
(they look good, by the way)

thanks,
Derrick

 

[oldschoolGS]

Thanks, but they are now history as I now have a 93 Katana 750 front end on the bike. The Datona's do mount to the top triple- I am not sure about the 1100, if you have a Superbike style bar then you will need straight clip-on bars. I had the same issues trying to find bars that would work on the Katana 41mm tubes and still clear my ES faring(the factory Katana bars are hideous).

Below is what I found. They are LSL riser clip-ons that mount below the top triple but are just high enough to clear the tank and faring. If all else fails I can give you their info, but they were expensive-about $200. Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=4171

 

[Dink]

Why not get the clip-ons from the 1150 the fairing camer from??
Dink

 

[Anonymous]

thanks guys, but 2 issues:

I had the same issues trying to find bars that would work on the Katana 41mm tubes and still clear my ES faring(the factory Katana bars are hideous).

Below is what I found. They are LSL riser clip-ons that mount below the top triple but are just high enough to clear the tank and faring

From a number of websites , it seems that LSL only makes riser clipons down to 41 mm, and my tubes appear to be 37 mm, is there a way around this ( adaptor. shim maybe?), cause it seems that 37mm tubes are way out of vogue and no one makes a riser/offset clipon for them


next, Dink:
do the stock clip on bars look like they could be mounted under the triple? I dont have a set yet and cannot really tell from pictures, and there is nothing above the clamp to attach to.

thanks again,
Derrick

 

[Dink]

The stock 1150 clip ons mount above the top triple clamp, I believe they will happily mount underneath, your other option is Katana clipons.
Dink

 

[oldschoolGS]

You are right, the 83 750 tubes are 37mm. Helibar makes riser bars also-don't know the range of sizes. I did not like them as I thought they were quite ugly.

The 1150 E and ES bars are the same as the 750 bars- they are not real clip-ons, but mount to the top triple and have about a 3in rise to the ES and 5in rise on the E bars. If you use straight-non riser- clipon's you probably run into the same problem I had with clearing the bodywork.

Someone else recently posted about buying clip-ons for 35mm tubes-it was a European company-don't remember the name. Maybe a search for clipon's will produce results- it was a post in the past month or two.

If all else fails, a front end swap could be in order. Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS 750ED

 

[QuaiChangKane]

I came across a bunch of companies that make clip-ons for 37mm tubes. In fact, I foundmine on eBay....


Just Google 37mm clip-ons - you'd be amazed, but expect to spend at least $135.....


Those Telefix clip-ons can be turned up to give about an inch and ahalf of rise. I can adjust mine up and send pictures if you'd like.


-Q!

 

[Anonymous]

OK,
couple of things,
1) the handlebars for the 1150, althought hte correct diameter, will no work on my 1100E. There is no way to clamp them to the tubes, they are designed to sit on teh stbes and then bolt to the top triple. Coside4ed usning the 1150 triple, but it is wider than mine ( all this stuff will soon be for sale cheap, first here then on ebay)

2) the used telefix bars I bought on ebay are great, but they would not work under my top triple due to my new (for me) 1150 fairing. I had to move the tubesup in the triple about 3/4 inch to allow mounting on top of the triple. Even then, I had to be very careful on positioning to allow turning lock to lock. BUT...I am overall very happy with the new seting position (note I did not say "riding position" as I am still waiting on UPS for my jet kit, so I have had plenty of time to adjust my bars).
SOmetime tomorrow, I will go out and get a picture in the daylight and post it.


thanks for all the input and help,
Derrick

Still waiting for UPS.................

 

[oldschoolGS]

I tried this but in order to get the Telefix bars to mount on top of the triple I had to drop the entire front end 1 to 1.5in. This lowered the front end too much and took away ground clearance that I could not afford to loose. This is why I went with the LSL riser bars. Raising the stock tubes in the triples by this amount is huge-be careful of lost cornering clearance.

In my case even though the Katana forks are shorter, I made up most of the difference by going with the 17in front vs the stock 16in wheel.

Good Luck, Ed
1983 GS750ED

http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=4323

 

[KGB]

Sounds silly, but..how long are your arms?
I have a 82 GS1100E with a drag bar, and it's a very long reach.
I have long arms. 37-38 sleeve.
I'm tossing those drag bars for a superbike bend.
Consider the seating position also.
On these 82-83 E models not alot of room to move around.
The "boys" may not enjoy being jammed against the tank.


looks+function=good

 

[Anonymous]

Sounds silly, but..how long are your arms?
I have a 82 GS1100E with a drag bar, and it's a very long reach.
I have long arms. 37-38 sleeve.

Not really a silly question, as I argee that although form is impurtant, it should follow function.
I am 6'6" adn wear about a 39 inch sleeve ( when I can find them).
You may be right about the riding position, but I will not know till I can get it on the road. It is is a pretty comfortable, slightly sporting position in my carport though.

also,

tried this but in order to get the Telefix bars to mount on top of the triple I had to drop the entire front end 1 to 1.5in. This lowered the front end too much and took away ground clearance that I could not afford to loose. This is why I went with the LSL riser bars. Raising the stock tubes in the triples by this amount is huge-be careful of lost cornering clearance.

In my case even though the Katana forks are shorter, I made up most of the difference by going with the 17in front vs the stock 16in wheel.

Ed, I think tha my 1100E already has a pretty big wheel in the front, should I add some air to the front to stiffen it up a little? May go to aftermarket springs/cartridge emulator (when finances allow ie: when I am not afraid to go to sleep in my house after spending more money on the "other woman" :lol: )

as always, geat to hear from everybody and thanks for the input,

Derrick

 

[oldschoolGS]

Aftermarket springs are a plus- I am using Race Tech springs on the Katana front end. I have never used air on the stock GS tubes-never saw the need for it- quality aftermarket springs will do the job better and allow you to run zero air.

I forgot that the 1100 has the big front wheel-I was thinking 16in. That will surely help, but that is still a large amount to drop the front end. You will notice a difference in steering and lose some ground clearance. Go easy at first- be carefull not to unexpectially bottom out while cornering.

Good Luck with your project-my 750 should start moving along soon, Ed.
1983 GS750ED




http://groups.msn.com/SuzukiGSGarage/gs750edbacktolife.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=3337

 

[Anonymous]

I am looking at a set of progressive front spings, they seem a litle more suited to my street riding.
I have seen a few posts about using spacers with the stock springs, any thoughts about using this technique to bolster my springs ( maybe with a touch of air) until I can afford new springs?

(BTW Ed; I really like the stance of your project bike , keep documenting your progress with lots oof pics!)

Derrick

 

[oldschoolGS]

Using spacers is a quick fix, it will stiffen up the front end but not provide the full range of dampning that the Progressive springs will. You can use PVC, EMT (thin walled electrical tubing) cut to fit- I have even seen people use 3/4 drive sockets. Again, I would not use air- the low pressure valve this provides is not worth the trouble. Will keep up with my project-it has been slow as I have been working alot. again, Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED

 

[KGB]

Derrick,
I upgraded the suspension on both ends last year. I used Progressive on both ends. I used the standard spring rates for the front, they only have 1, and I don't "need" a custom wound spring in the fork.
I run 15 weight oil in the fork, no spacer, no air. No problem.
I did get the heavy springs for the rear shocks, I ride 2 up lots.

Some people feel air and oil don't mix well.It causes the oil to break down.
I don't disagree,but, on my S model I do run about 5lbs of airin the fork, with the same setup as the E. No problems with viscosity break down.

I am looking at a set of progressive front spings, they seem a litle more suited to my street riding.
I have seen a few posts about using spacers with the stock springs, any thoughts about using this technique to bolster my springs ( maybe with a touch of air) until I can afford new springs?

(BTW Ed; I really like the stance of your project bike , keep documenting your progress with lots oof pics!)

Derrick