New Handlebars

[pntrdave]

• Daytona Handlebar from BikeMaster
• Manufactured from high quality steel yet economically priced All bars are 7/8" OD (outside diameter)
• Available in bright durable chrome or tough black paintMeasurements:
• Width = 29.2"
• Rise = 5.36"
• Pullback = 3"
• Center = 4.4"

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

My questions are..... has anyone used these bars? is the center distance of 4.4 inches enough to bolt onto a '79 GS1000? I'm working out of town and my bike is 200 miles away. These bars are under $20 compared to ones from Dennis Kirk with 5 to 7 inches of center length for almost $80. I'm thinking for $20 If I don't like them I can always use them for a boomorang at the park. Just looking for your thoughts. Thanks Dave.

 

[8trackmind]

I had them on my 78 GS1000. They fit fine. I didn't like them and ordered a set of the "Superbike" bend bars.

 

[pntrdave]

Why didn't you like them??? My bike has the buck horn bars on it now and I hate them. I'd like something where my wrist is straight not bent at wierd angles. I looked at the superbike bars from bikemaster, same price but only difference I could see was the rise. The Daytona Bars seemed to look a little flatter if that make sense.

Super bike bars
Width = 29.2"
Rise = 3.04"
Pullback = 3"
Center = 4"

Daytona bars
Width = 29.2"
Rise = 5.36"
Pullback = 3"
Center = 4.4"

 

[Nessism]

Superbike bars are lower and have less pull back. I've used both and prefer the Daytona bars since I'm not a racer.

Consider shorter cables to go with your lower bars. The clutch and throttle cables from a 1000S are a good way to go (that's what I used). You can reroute your current cables but the layout will be a compromise due to all the extra length and the lever action won't be as smooth as if you were using shorter cables.

 

[twr1776]

Dave, I have the Daytonas on the 1000L in the link below. I tried the euro bend first but with less rise, round type M/C, and wider L guages it put the banjo bolt into the tach. I think you could have the same problem with the superbike bars. I can post a close up picture tonight when I get home so you can check the clearance and see what you think. Tim

 

[gbw]

Daytona Handlebar from BikeMaster...My questions are..... has anyone used these bars?

Dave...I put these exact bars on my 77GS750B and am VERY happy with them. A few caveats though...
1. Rerouting the cables is not trivial and I was never able to get the "push" cable routed properly so I just didn't connect it. I was able to route the "pull" cable well enough to get good quick response.
2. The banjo bolt is very close to the clock housing, but it fits. I did need to loosen it a little and point it slightly more forward for a good fit and no pinching of the brake line.
3. There is a lot less bar to work with. I have not tried it but I don't think my Plexifaring windshield is going to go back on.

all that said, the improvement in riding position is fantastic. I'm much more comfortable. I was concerned that the difference in rise and pullback from the stock bars would have me leaning to much, but these are actually nearly perfect for me.

is the center distance of 4.4 inches enough to bolt onto a '79 GS1000?

I don't know for sure but it was plenty for the my 77GS750. I bet they are the same...but not 100% sure.

I'm thinking for $20 If I don't like them I can always use them for a boomorang at the park.

I'm sure there are lots of things you can do with them

Here are a few shots:

1. Compare stock & Daytona bars

2. Before

3. After

 

[Skyboy8950]

Just put daytonas on and yes, not much real estate. Everything just fit right to the bend. I rerouted everything just fine and get good response on all cables. Best of luck!

82 850G

 

[L-Aholic]

Dave, these are the pics of the Bikemaster Daytona bars on my 81 1000L. I am not sure which guage cluster you have but this is what I ended up with for clearance on the M/C. I did replace the front brake line (new size 13") and got new 1000G cables which ended up being the same length as the original L cables. I ziptied the cables in slight radiuses along the frame tube under the tank and they work fine. I also replaced the OEM L mirrors with the 81 1000E mirrors. (Same mirror but much faster than the G mirrors). Per Nessisms suggestion I got the S cables for my 850 project this winter but have not changed those bars out yet. I also am going with the BM Daytona bars on it.

 

[pntrdave]

Thanks for the pics, those are definetly the bars I want.