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    Properly measuring handle bars

    Hey all. I need to order new handle bars for my 80' 1000G. The last time I did this I wound up with the wrong bars as I'm not exactly sure how to 'correctly' measure the pull back, height, etc... Anyone have a simple fool proof way. I'm not ordering OEM I was just going to order from Motorcycle Superstore or something like that.
    Rob
    1983 1100ES, 98' ST1100, 02' DR-Z400E and a few other 'bits and pieces'
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    Hi Rob,

    Does this help?





    Take care,

    Cliff

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      I think you'll find like I did that the manufacturing tolerances on the "bikemaster" style (there are a few brands but I think they are all made at the same place) bars are not that good....

      Although you order a certain measurement the bars can be way off when they arrive.

      Should give you an idea.

      Personally I like the Daytona bars or the Euro bars (Euro have a bit more sweep back in the bar at the grips but sit a little lower to the triple).

      The set I'd like to try are the Grand Prix bend bars..
      1980 GS1000G - Sold
      1978 GS1000E - Finished!
      1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
      1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
      2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
      1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
      2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

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