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I have the stock 450 bars and grips.. I want something more comfortable.. To me that would mean maybe a bit higher and the handles would be closer to me a bit.. Is this known issue and there is a handy replacement or just go shopping and find what i like?
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Sounds like a set of 450L bars might be to your liking.
You will probably have to get some L cables, too.
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The G bars aren't that much different than his T bars, hence the suggestion for L bars.Originally posted by 7981GS View PostWHAT!!!
How about some stock G model bars instead?
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hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
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Mom's first ride
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I have never seen L bars for a 450, but the L bars I have seen (750, 850, 1000) are pretty extreme to this rider. I would suggest taking measurements of what you have, then attempting to find out what might suit you (sit on the bike, tell yourself "I would like my hands to be here") and see if an aftermarket set comes close. Bars are inexpensive, so I would certainly find a set that is comfortable before spending any money on the proper length cables, which will almost certainly need to be replaced.Comment
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Just curious what all bikes came with similar bars, I looked up the part number for the '81 L bars and pugged that number into the reverse search on Alpha.Originally posted by koolaid_kid View Post
Would you believe that the '81 450L bars came on ... nothing else? I checked the '82 L and '83 L, same thing. Different part numbers for each of the three years.
Here is the '81 450T that my son started with several years ago:
To me, those look a lot like G bars, my suggestion for L bars still stands.
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
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Thanks guys.. I am taking the bike out to cycle psyco tomorrow. They recycle parts for old bikes.. I am getting a new brake line made anyway so maybe i will find something..Comment
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Do like KK said in his post and sit on your bike and place your hands where you would like the handlebar to be and find one that fits.
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