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    Sport bike-ish stance for a GS750ES

    Has anyone accomplished a more leaned over, sport bike riding stance.
    I was thinking about adding some lower handlebars but am unsure if there are any that fit my bike.
    I also am curious if there is a way to get the footpegs to sit a bit further back while retaining the brake lever and shift lever.

    Thanks

    #2
    A set of clip on bars for 37mm put on where the stock bars come off would accomplish that.Pegs are actually pretty close to being the same as a newer bike position.

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      #3
      I have a set of adjustable in every way telefix clip ons on my 1150. I like them.
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      When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

      Glen
      -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
      -Rusty old scooter.
      Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
      https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
      https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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        #4
        I have K&N superbike bars and Raask rear sets on my es and I like the set-up very much. I don't use the bike for very long trips though. The pegs are a little high for an old guy like me!

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          #5
          Originally posted by SVSooke View Post
          A set of clip on bars for 37mm put on where the stock bars come off would accomplish that.Pegs are actually pretty close to being the same as a newer bike position.
          So would clip ons require new, shorter lines and cables?

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            #6
            The ones I used weren't radically different from stock, so I was ok. The only adjustemnt mine required was the throttle cable. Turning the bars to full lock caused the revs to go up. Be sure to check that before your first go.
            sigpic
            When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

            Glen
            -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
            -Rusty old scooter.
            Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
            https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
            https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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              #7
              Originally posted by LSCCOLT View Post
              Has anyone accomplished a more leaned over, sport bike riding stance.
              I was thinking about adding some lower handlebars but am unsure if there are any that fit my bike.
              I also am curious if there is a way to get the footpegs to sit a bit further back while retaining the brake lever and shift lever.

              Thanks
              Nope... never seen anything like that before

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              1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
              1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
              2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
              1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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                #8
                Salty, that is one sweet looking ride you have there!
                sigpic
                When consulting the magic 8 ball for advice, one must first ask it "will your answers be accurate?"

                Glen
                -85 1150 es - Plus size supermodel.
                -Rusty old scooter.
                Other things I like to photograph.....instagram.com/gs_junkie
                https://www.instagram.com/glen_brenner/
                https://www.flickr.com/photos/152267...7713345317771/

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                  #9
                  RF900 setup (whole front fork assy.) on mine, lower than stock and about as low without banging into the fuel tank.
                  Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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                    #10
                    '90-'94 cbr600 honda peg assys, I have them maybe 1 or 2 inches rearward but at the same height as stock, Due to me being kind of an almost old fart...
                    Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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                      #11
                      Left side...
                      Dee Durant '83 750es (Overly molested...) '88 gl1500 (Yep, a wing...)

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by LSCCOLT View Post
                        So would clip ons require new, shorter lines and cables?
                        Might.I'm not sure as I quite like the EF's position.Just for reference I had an 06 SV650S before the EF,in the ergo site http://cycle-ergo.com/ the SV and GS had the same knee bend but the lean forward for the SV was 30 degrees and the EF was 18.I'm 54 now and the SV's lean was killing my wrists.
                        Last edited by Guest; 08-02-2013, 05:27 AM.

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                          #13
                          I took my longest ride today, only about an hour each way, about half of it is on the tollway and I hate how upright I sit especially at 75-80 so the clip ons are a go and the rear sets on kingofvenus's bike look interesting depending on how much fab work will be required.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by slayer61 View Post
                            I have K&N superbike bars and Raask rear sets on my es and I like the set-up very much. I don't use the bike for very long trips though. The pegs are a little high for an old guy like me!

                            Did you have that swingarm custom made?

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                              #15
                              No. It is off-the-shelf from Metmachex in England

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