Drag Bars-GS450L

[djg42]

Hey,
Does anybody have drag type handlebars on their GS450 or similar bike? Can you post a picture soI can see what it looks like? Thanks,
DG

[Richharr]

not only do I have them, but I have a picture too.

this is my build thread for one of my GSs, I took the drag bars off to cruise locally, I liked them on the highway and for spirited riding though. PM if you are looking to buy some.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=130171

[djg42]

thats look awsome! Ho whard is it to change handlebars? Im wondering If i can pull that off,
what kind of handlebars are those?

[djg42]

can someone tell me a brand/model of drag type handlebars that I cn put on my GS450? Thanks,
DG

[oldgrumpy]

drag bars..........

you can buy drag bars from mikesxs... scroll down the list and pics of the handlebars .. he,s a good price and great service regards david

[djg42]

thanks, how can I tell if it will fit my bike?

[djg42]

Should i get pre-drilled or not? What does it mean if its dimpled? Thanks,

[Richharr]

you don't need dimpled or drilled.

7/8" is the size of almost every dirtbike, atv, watercraft and non american motorcycle as well as most bicycles. 1" or 1 1/4" for almost everything else

12mm socket or openend wrench for the risers (the thinks that hold the bars)
10mm for the clutch and brakes
phillips for the electrical

unless someone changed it

buy it from a local shop if you can, they need the business and its probably going back to your local economy, unless they dont carry it, in which case ebay is quick and easy

should be $25-30 out the door

[djg42]

thanks Richarr! Thats a good point, ill definitly check locally before i buy on ebay.

Im not sure wether or not i should get cafe style or drag style bars though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360156439556&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170384656193&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[Richharr]

thanks Richarr! Thats a good point, ill definitly check locally before i buy on ebay.

Im not sure wether or not i should get cafe style or drag style bars though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360156439556&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

both are pretty cheap. I would say the drag bars since they arent as extreme. if you still want to go lower you can always change.

[sleepy]

i found a big difference in drag bars. i originally thought they were all the same. i had a set, then bought a set for a different bike and they were 2" wider and had difference spacing on the center section. my first set were very narrow - both overall width and in the center. the second set i bought from z1 ent were wider.

[djg42]

Thanks everybody fro the advice/encouragement!(Richarr especially!) Did this awhile ago, but i thought i just post the end result- i went clubmens,