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Old 10-04-2007, 12:30 AM   #1
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Lower handlebars!!

I didnt like the rise and pull with the stock bars so I swapped them out with some superbike bars.

Heres what she looks like so far with the following mods:

Superbike bars
Shaved front an rear seats
mini signals
Shaved fender
Relocated license plate
Stickers on side covers removed

Stay tuned.....more mods to come!! :rawk:







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Old 10-04-2007, 08:28 AM   #2
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how comfortable is that?

Also, you need some bar ends.
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Old 10-04-2007, 09:50 AM   #3
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how comfortable is that?

Also, you need some bar ends.
It is more comfortable than stock! It brings your elbows down to a more relaxed riding position.

I have chrome bar ends that I havent put on yet.



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Old 10-08-2007, 11:37 AM   #4
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They definately flow better with the shape of the bike.

If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you?
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:35 PM   #5
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They definately flow better with the shape of the bike.

If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you?
Hey Jonathan....It is actually for my girlfriend she is 5'8"



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Old 08-31-2008, 02:03 AM   #6
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Lower handlebars

Do they touch the tank at full lock either side?
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Old 08-31-2008, 08:08 AM   #7
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Re: Lower handlebars

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Do they touch the tank at full lock either side?
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That thread is almost a year old; don't think the author has been here much lately.
From the picture, it doesn't look to me like they come anywhere close to the tank.

But that brings up a question I have: I got the GZ for the upright seating position. What's to be gained by changing to more forward bars.......drag bars especially......unless, of course, you have really LONG arms ?? Seems to me like that would force a forward lean and put pressure on the wrists, exactly what I do NOT want.

In all honesty, I probably would have an S40/LS650 if it weren't for those damn drag bars.......that cause me to lean WAY forward on that bike (short arms). :cuss:
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Old 09-02-2008, 09:01 AM   #8
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Re: Lower handlebars!!

I think it's mostly for looks or for those who are short in stature.
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Re: Lower handlebars!!

I know this is an old thread, but I think the bars he put on really improve the bike. I hate the stock bars that come on many "cruisers".

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Re: Lower handlebars!!

They do. Mine has lower aftermarket bars and it's a vast improvement on handling and overall feel from stock.
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