Handlebars and Grips

hol64 · 06-05-2007, 09:49 AM

I want to change the handlebars and grips. The handlebar of my bike is a little vent so I have to change it anyways. Any ideas of aftermarket parts for the GZ250????

Please advice,

Thanks,

Hol

**jonathan180iq** · 06-06-2007, 08:33 AM

superbike handlebars might look pretty nice. They will have a slight rise while still being lower than the standard bars.\
You want to search for 7/8" everything.

**jonathan180iq** · 08-13-2007, 02:27 PM

As for grips, I've always likes PROGRIPS. They make several different styles and last for a good while.

Jaime · 08-29-2007, 02:42 PM

This is my drag style handlebar... about 7€ (9.5$) in Spain.

Video here.

Badbob · 08-29-2007, 07:43 PM

Very nice drag bars there Jamie.

Other than how they look, what made you want to install drag bars? I've never ridden a bike with drag bars. What are the advantages?

Jaime · 08-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Well, I wanted a different, less classic look for my bike, but the original bar was OK for me too.
The riding advantage of the drag bar is a better riding position for highway. As you're more leaned over the gas tank, you don't get all the wind pushing your body backwards and all turbulence is removed. It's easier to move in curves too.

As disadvantage, if you have any back problem, maybe you won't find it comfortable. Anyway, I've never had any pain about that.
Also, it's quite wide (about 35") so going throughout traffic is harder... I ride 90% of the time without traffic.

By the way, I'm looking for the posibility of installing even more radical clip-on handlebars, directly attached to the fork bars...

**jonathan180iq** · 08-30-2007, 12:27 PM

I looked into that. turning radius of the handlebars will be drastically limited, even at the highest point on the forks. you could weld up your turn stops, but that would still limit turning ability.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-30-2007, 01:04 PM

Jaime, have you thought about cutting a little off the ends to narrow the bars a bit and using risers to allow clearance for the controls at full lock. Think Suzuki S-40. Just another option.

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08-13-2007, 02:27 PM	#3
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08-29-2007, 02:42 PM	#4
Jaime Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 102	This is my drag style handlebar... about 7€ (9.5$) in Spain. Video here. __________________ Trying my best in English
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08-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#5
Badbob Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 945	Very nice drag bars there Jamie. Other than how they look, what made you want to install drag bars? I've never ridden a bike with drag bars. What are the advantages? __________________ My GZ250 Blog Facebook Pinterest Google+ Tumblr YouTube Lumber Jocks Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#6
Jaime Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Spain Posts: 102	Well, I wanted a different, less classic look for my bike, but the original bar was OK for me too. The riding advantage of the drag bar is a better riding position for highway. As you're more leaned over the gas tank, you don't get all the wind pushing your body backwards and all turbulence is removed. It's easier to move in curves too. As disadvantage, if you have any back problem, maybe you won't find it comfortable. Anyway, I've never had any pain about that. Also, it's quite wide (about 35") so going throughout traffic is harder... I ride 90% of the time without traffic. By the way, I'm looking for the posibility of installing even more radical clip-on handlebars, directly attached to the fork bars... __________________ Trying my best in English
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06-06-2007, 08:33 AM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	superbike handlebars might look pretty nice. They will have a slight rise while still being lower than the standard bars.\ You want to search for 7/8" everything.
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08-30-2007, 12:27 PM	#7
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I looked into that. turning radius of the handlebars will be drastically limited, even at the highest point on the forks. you could weld up your turn stops, but that would still limit turning ability.
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08-30-2007, 01:04 PM	#8
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Jaime, have you thought about cutting a little off the ends to narrow the bars a bit and using risers to allow clearance for the controls at full lock. Think Suzuki S-40. Just another option.
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