Converting Clip Ons to Bars

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  • trevor
    Forum LongTimer
    Past Site Supporter
    • Oct 2011
    • 18673
    • Victoria bc

    #1

    Converting Clip Ons to Bars

    Hi guys,

    Anyone with any experience doing this? The 83 750ed that I just bought has a clip on style bars...I guess that's what they are...lol...I much prefer the feel and look of bars....the bike is currently at my "I gotta guy" place getting new rings, valve seals...dried out from sitting. He's giving the bike an entire go over...carbs, etc...I'm also taking the opportunity to clean up the valve cover etc..
    Advice on the bars? I really hate the way they look and handle....yes. I'm old...lol






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  • slayer61
    Forum Mentor
    • Jun 2018
    • 302
    • Stuck in Lodi, again

    #2
    There's these guys https://www.bikermart.co.uk/Suzuki-G...eetfighter-Kit

    Alternatively, I had some bar clamps welded onto my existing triples
    Paul


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    • Spyder
      Forum Sage
      Past Site Supporter
      • Mar 2012
      • 3029
      • NW Indiana

      #3
      Dam Trevor, that cover looks like H3LL... I would suggest looking into swapping the upper triple, from a compatible bike. I have to think they would be the same, aside from the bar setup...
      '83 GS 1100T
      The Jet


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      The Rocket

      I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !

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      • trevor
        Forum LongTimer
        Past Site Supporter
        • Oct 2011
        • 18673
        • Victoria bc

        #4
        Originally posted by Spyder
        Dam Trevor, that cover looks like H3LL... I would suggest looking into swapping the upper triple, from a compatible bike. I have to think they would be the same, aside from the bar setup...
        Good old factory clear coat...lol...Tomorrow it should look brand new.
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        • Spyder
          Forum Sage
          Past Site Supporter
          • Mar 2012
          • 3029
          • NW Indiana

          #5
          I'd expect no less from you, lol...
          '83 GS 1100T
          The Jet


          sigpic
          '95 GSXR 750w
          The Rocket

          I'm sick of all these Irish stereotypes! When I finish my beer, I'm punching someone in the face ! ! !

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          • Big T
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            • Mar 2005
            • 12391
            • West Slope, OR

            #6
            You can buy bolt on bar risers

            Just drill 2 holes in the top clamp, provided there is room on top and enough metal below

            I had the not enough metal below issue when restomodding my 79. My buddy surprised me by whipping up a new top clamp, and my risers bolted right in
            Attached Files
            Last edited by Big T; 11-27-2019, 04:48 PM.
            1978 GS 1000 (since new)
            1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
            1978 GS 1000 (parts)
            1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
            1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
            1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
            2007 DRz 400S
            1999 ATK 490ES
            1994 DR 350SES

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            • ddaniels
              Forum Guru
              • Aug 2009
              • 5590
              • Dayton, OH

              #7
              I converted my '95 GPZ from clip ones to bars using an LSL kit. Google them. They sell them at Spieglar in Dayton OH.
              Current Bikes:
              2001 Yamaha FZ1 (bought same one back)

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