Handlebars, what size for the GSX1100

[blo]

Hi folks!
My hadlebars for the old -82 GSX1100 is crap, and I need new ones.
Only problem is that they don't look anything like the bars in the Alpha Sports online parts catalog.

Mine are some strange, welded pice of junk, with angles that don't agree with my riding position (sorry no pics yet).

Question: does someone have the measurments for the original bars?
(width, rise, pullback)
This would give me a better startingpoint for finding aftermarket bars.

Your help is much appreciated

Regards
blo

 

[Guest]

This link doesn't reference GS1100, but check out
http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedMotorcycles/ImportHandlebars/StockBarsOne.html

Many GS owners go the Superbike Bars route if they are looking for straighter (less bend at the wrist). Riding position is more forward.

The 06 and 07 Yamaha FZ1 bars are a pretty cheap option at about $26.00 from flatoutmotorcycles.com or mrmotorcycles.com. This is the route I'm going. The problem with them is you'll probably want/need bar end weights, but I think you can configure them without weights. You can get the weights for less than $20.00 on ebay.

You asked for the original dimensions of the GS1100, why do you think you would like the stock profile?

See also http://www.spieglerusa.com/cfm/handlebars.cfm

See also http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63748&highlight=handlebar

 

[blo]

Thanks!
The bars I've got now is probably close to the same height as the originals, and beeing a fairly big guy (6') this height positions my back in an ok posture.

The angle, however, is clearly wrong. It is bent to much back to my liking - giving the feel of riding some oldtimer bike. Like the pre war Harley's with grips pointing backwards.

I can get hold of bars easy enough, but would like som input on dimentions people use, and what the originals were, as not to buy bars at random.

Yr input is highly appreciated.

-blo