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suz82
82 gs1100e stock handlebar grips
Hey you original owners of the 82 GS1100E.. I just bought the stock grips from bandit and the left handlebar grip has an open end. Was there some sort of plastic cap that went on the end of the handlebar to cover the end of the bar? If there was I can't see it in any of the parts breakdowns and I'm looking for one. ThanksTags: None
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Actually, the stock grips used on 1982 and older GS models are no longer available. The part numbers have been superceded to the 1983 style grips. The GSes that used those grips had bar end weights that inserted into the ends of the grips and were fixed into the handlebars.GS450E GS650E GS700ES GS1000E GS1000G GS1100G GS1100E
KZ550A KZ700A GPZ750
CB400T CB900F
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suz82
Thanks for your quick reply. Oh well I may have wasted some money on these grips then. I was hoping to keep this thing as stock as possible but that may not be possible with the grips. I'll probably just buy some more grips so I don't have a big hole in the left one.
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Another option would be to pick up a pair of bar ends on ebay (several styles are readily available, to approximate a stock look), and install them with these grips. This would be mainly for cosmetic purposes.... the aftermarket ends are pretty light, and don't do much to kill bar vibes, but they do look good.
Tony.'82 GS1100E
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suz82
That's a good idea I think it would look really good but my left side handlebar has about 1/4 of an inch and then it's solid.. The throttle side may be the same way. So I'm not able to put a bar end into them.
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nert
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Give these a try, they look good and are the most comfortable grip I have ever used. I had my doubts at first. They grow on you real quick after the first ride. http://www.bikebandit.com/product/14489?m=5982&t=1
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...ine=1440711157'78 GS1000E, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna Green Coils, K&N pods, Delkevic SS 4-1 exhaust, Dynojet Stage 3 jet kit, Russell SS Brake Lines, Progressive suspension, Compu-Fire series Regulator 55402 and Advmonster cree LED headlight conversion.
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