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    1983 GS1100E Superbike Bars or Stock?

    I've been running a set of superbike bars on my '80 GS1000 for a while now and absolutely effing love them. Gives you crazy amounts of leverage for such a hefty beast of rig. Only downside is that the riding position isn't very comfortable on longer cruises. Back always ends up a bit achey.

    Curious if any of you run superbike bars on your GS1100's. I was thinking of trying a pair on my '83 to see if I can't get the same sort of leverage. For those who have tried it, what do you like more? Stock or super?

    #2
    I have superbike bars on my 1100g and they work fine for me. I did a 3100 mile trip over two weeks last summer. I keep my back straight, slide back aways in the seat and on longer rides I put my feet on the rear pegs.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Phaedrus View Post
      Back always ends up a bit achey.
      Yep. Better going fast with some wind holding you up. I tend to scoot up in the seat going slow. Arching my back a bit helps.

      K&N Super Bars


      Oh wait.....My back hurts riding or not.
      Last edited by bonanzadave; 02-28-2015, 11:21 AM.
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        #4
        I have superbike bars on my two 1100e bikes and on my 750e...it's one of the first things I do. I find them more comfortable than stock bars because it makes you lean a bit further forwards. Doing that takes you out of the wind a bit and takes the pressure off your lower back that would be felt if riding in a more upright position. And of course the handling is night and day. Plus they look cool.
        So yeah, buy them. Best 30 or 40 bucks you could spend on your bike imo.
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          #5
          I have superbike bars on my two 1100e bikes and on my 750e...it's one of the first things I do. I find them more comfortable than stock bars because it makes you lean a bit further forwards. Doing that takes you out of the wind a bit and takes the pressure off your lower back that would be felt if riding in a more upright position. And of course the handling is night and day. Plus they look cool.<img title="Smile" class="inlineimg" alt="" src="images/smilies/smile.png" border="0" smilieid="1"><br>So yeah, buy them. Best 30 or 40 bucks you could spend on your bike imo.
          here is my riding position...comfy


          Last edited by trevor; 02-28-2015, 11:29 AM.
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            #6
            I acquired a set of super bike bars off a GS750 I parted out. I have them on my FZ1 now. I transfer that set to every bike I've ridden daily. Must have near 100k on them by now lol. I LOVE them. Back is never too bad. For long trips I'll install a set of small handle bar risers and be good to go.

            Glad I broke the buck horn habit. Despite looking totally dumb they were crazy comfy on my 750. Then I got the super bike bars and have never looked back.
            Last edited by Jedz123; 02-28-2015, 12:09 PM.
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            Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.

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              #7
              Originally posted by trevor View Post
              I have superbike bars on my two 1100e bikes and on my 750e...it's one of the first things I do. I find them more comfortable than stock bars because it makes you lean a bit further forwards. Doing that takes you out of the wind a bit and takes the pressure off your lower back that would be felt if riding in a more upright position. And of course the handling is night and day. Plus they look cool. So yeah, buy them. Best 30 or 40 bucks you could spend on your bike imo.
              here is my riding position...comfy
              Awesome. Thanks for the pics. I'm sold! I'll throw a pair on today and take her for a spin.

              Love the color of your 1100, btw. Always been a sucker for dark blues...

              Thanks for everyone's input

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                #8
                Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
                Yep. Better going fast with some wind holding you up. I tend to scoot up in the seat going slow. Arching my back a bit helps.

                K&N Super Bars


                Oh wait.....My back hurts riding or not.
                I swear the lift of the wind is a major reason I have no pain from the bars.


                cg
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                83 GS1100g
                2006 Triumph Sprint ST 1050

                Ohhhh!........Torque sweet Temptress.........always whispering.... a murmuring Siren

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