Handlebar mounting question

[hunter58]

I'm looking at getting a new handlebar for my '80 GS1000G. I see a Euro style which has a center measurement of 4.8"

When measuring my mounts, outside to outside it's 4 3/4 inches wide. Is this to close to fit properly?

If so, what should the minimum center measurement be?

Steve

[ruddy]

I put one of those BikeMaster Euro bars on my 850G, and it works fine. The cover that fits over the center of the bars fits, so the 4.8" was sufficient. I did find that my cables were too long, but I was able to adjust them to work with the narrower bar.

[hunter58]

I put one of those BikeMaster Euro bars on my 850G, and it works fine. The cover that fits over the center of the bars fits, so the 4.8" was sufficient. I did find that my cables were too long, but I was able to adjust them to work with the narrower bar.

Ruddy,

You're coming through for me again! That's the bar I was looking at.

Thanks,
Steve

[ruddy]

You're welcome! Glad to help. :-D