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    Bar Risers

    Just wanted to show a pic off of these risers I designed & had built.

    The nice thing is that I can just take out the 4 bolts & put the bars back forward in about 2mins flat. No need to adjust any cables or lines or anything.

    Bar position seems about perfect for me now, I only wanted to move it back, I didn't want any more angle on the grips or to add height which seems virtually impossible to find.

    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!

    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

    #2
    Nice. There's folks our there selling similar stuff for big $$.

    Does it make the steering feel weird, to move the bars behind the stem but still have the mounting points in front/above?

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      #3
      No noticeable effect at all as far as I can tell. I took the bike round my local favourite twisty route the other day & it was great.

      Dan
      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!

      www.parasiticsanalytics.com

      TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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        #4
        Damn dude, after ahundred mile day that is the exact idea I was thinking... 'Too bad I can't just..." Uncanny!

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          #5
          Added bonus as being solid steel they take a lot of high freq buzz out of the bars. Originally I was going for Ally but as I had them made Asa a favour beggars can't be choosers.
          Now I think they're probably better in steel....
          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!

          www.parasiticsanalytics.com

          TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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            #6
            Originally posted by salty_monk View Post
            Added bonus as being solid steel they take a lot of high freq buzz out of the bars. Originally I was going for Ally but as I had them made Asa a favour beggars can't be choosers.
            Now I think they're probably better in steel....
            Ah. Let me see, you used the top clamp as hole and semicircle pattern... did you have a set back distance in mind, or not?

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              #7
              I measured and drew it in CAD.
              The screen showed me what the minimum layback was to get clearance and this is it.
              Works out approx 2".
              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!

              www.parasiticsanalytics.com

              TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                #8
                At where I work (major appliance manufacturer) we obviously have a tool and die shop. Any chance you could email me a cad file? I'm short, 5'5", and have tyrannosaurus rex arms to boot. these would get the weight off my palms and in conjunction with the added vibration reduction, might alleviate much of my hand numbness.

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                  #9
                  DWG file do? I wouldn't mind another set if you could work that into the deal...?
                  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!

                  www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                  TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                    #10
                    "tyrannosaurus rex arms"

                    that made me giggle.
                    oh,
                    i would call those "set backs"
                    they was a big deal for the Z1/KZ's.

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                      #11
                      I would imagine that could be used. And yes, 'my application requires 4 of these' will be my order. PM sent.

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by blowerbike View Post
                        "tyrannosaurus rex arms"

                        that made me giggle.
                        oh,
                        i would call those "set backs"
                        they was a big deal for the Z1/KZ's.
                        Damn, good thing I don't use clip-ons

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                          #13
                          bahahaha
                          i think i tinkled

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                            #14
                            Glad I could help

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                              #15
                              Did you have to change any of the cables for longer length etc? I work in a maintenance shop and have all the equipment I need. Been thinking about doing this but really do not want to spring for new cables and brake hoses?


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