gs1000e 1978 handlebars

[grana]

Hi All
Looking into changing the stock handle bars on my GS1000E 1978 to a modern upgrade
but still keeping the classic look with hopefully better handling and a nice everyday riding
position. Any body changed their bars and to what type with the minimum messing with cables.

ps frame and swingarm colour is it gloss or satin ?

Cheers

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[JTGS850GL]

Most will opt for the EMGO Daytona Touring bars but they're just a tad too forward for my liking. I like a more upright position. I was looking for stock bars for my 1000G. I currently have new Daytona bars on mine. If you're are rust free I may be willing to trade out mine for yours. They're less then 4 months old and have never been rained on.

 

[tkent02]

Try the stock bars from a GS550 or 750. A bit lower but not drastic. I put 450 bars on my 550, 550 bars on a 750, 750 bars on the 1000E. It works well for me.

I like the Superbike bend on the smaller GSes but it's a bit of a reach on the big ones.

The Emgo bars suck, there are no serrations to keep them from turning in the clamps, very cheaply made like anything Emgo.

 

[JTGS850GL]

The Emgo bars suck, there are no serrations to keep them from turning in the clamps, very cheaply made like anything Emgo.

I haven't been able to find any of the aftermarket suppliers that have the serrated bars anymore. I would love to find a stock replacement for my 1000G but so far I've come up empty. Seems like they don't make bars with a stock bend anymore. Everything is either too far forward or too cruiser L-ish for my liking. I have a bar that Chef gave me but the chrome is not up to par. The bend is perfect though. Just don't know who made the bar.

 

[grana]

HI
Anybody know the measurements for the stock gs1000e 1978 handle bars to see how they compare to these
sizes found on various new handle bar sizes

Emgo Daytona Touring Handlebars
7/8" diameter
Width: 29"
Rise: 4"
Pullback: 6-1/2"
Center width: 4-1/2"
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SUPERBIKE HANDLE BARS
7/8 DIA
29" WIDTH
2-1/2" RISE
4-3/4" PULLBACK
4-3/4" CENTER

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Emgo Classic Handlebars
7/8" diameter
Width: 29-1/2"
Rise: 4-1/2"
Pullback: 9-1/2"
Center width: 5"
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Bikemaster Daytona Handlebar
All bars are 7/8" OD (outside diameter)
Measurements:
Width = 29.2"
Rise = 5.36"
Pullback = 3"
Center = 4.4"
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Sizing Information:
Rise = how high the bars are from top to bottom
Width = end to end measurement
Pullback = how far bars come back toward rider
Center = length of center between first bends

cheers