I want new handle bars for 83 550E

[grantsstuff]

Help, I want new handle bars, Lower and flatter. My bike does not have a normal triple tree clamp. what models would bolt up with my frame? or is there another solution for the current handle bars. would i be better to replace forks, clamp, handle bars with for example a katana.

thanks for the help

[catfishk]

i have an '83 GS450E. there are four caps that cover allen-head bolts securing the bars to my triple tree. i just popped superbike bars on there and boy do they handle, look, and feel better than the bent crap that came with the bike. i can actually see more than my shoulders out the mirrors, as well
your bike *may* be similar?

[badbrown]

You may be able to mount those on the underside of the tree. I would try this before searching for a new top tree. The older 550's accomodate 35mm forks. So you may be able to use a top tree from a pre 83 550, IF you have the same diameter forks. Your other option would be to get new clip ons for your diameter fork tubes. $$$$

[grantsstuff]

pics of triple tree

I think clip ons would be too low. I have attached a pic of the top of the triple tree. the handle bars attach to the top of the forks and tree by the two big allan bolts. Can I just replace the top of the tree. It is a 38mm fork.

[Billy Ricks]

You can thread a set of regular handlebar clamps into those and use a Superbike bend tubular bar. You could make these work by bolting them down where the handlebar risers you have now bolt to.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Suzuki-Eiger-400-handlebar-mount-brackets-handle-bars_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43972QQihZ009QQitemZ190123374846QQrdZ1

I have a set you could do the same with.

[badbrown]

I would first try to mount your bars under the the tree and try to re use the bolt. May work may not. OR use regular clip on on top of tree like I have...$$ OR find a top tree for 38 mm fork tube , les$, and mount the bar of your choice.............I 'd like to see this change if you do it.......My top tree clip on is same hight as a drag bar.

[badbrown]

heres a pic I have other pic in another thread

[grantsstuff]

I looked on ebay and the net there looks like there are a bunch of options. I will have to decide how low i want to go. I will post pics as soon as i decide. Now I am looking for a 1100 or 1150 to play with too. Thanks for the insight everyone.