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Bars....and not the ones you drink in...

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Bars.

Which are best? Ive seen Daytona bars mentioned on here, what are they? And would they really help the handling?

The bars on my bike, well I dont even know if they are original? Im guessing the grips are aftermarket anyway.....And the engine bars, and my rear rack....:confused:

Anyone shine some light on this for me please:?:

Seanie
 
Slight changes in bar height make huge differences in handling.
When you go too low, comfort goes away, at least for longer rides.

A two or three inch change can transform a bike, either way.

Each bike and each rider are different, you need to try a few.
 
bars are a personal choice, what do you want? low straight drag bars, standard style bars,daytona style bars, super bike bars or high rise custom bars?
its not a case of what is best it is what suits YOU the best. flick around all the pics on the site and see what you think will suit you best
 
The Daytona is a particular bend of bar sold by BikeMaster. It is easy to find and quite popular.
 
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Is it comfort or handiling your after, or both. Rise,pullback,width. measure what is on your bike. then look up a set of, EX(euro 2"r,5"pb,29.5"w) If Handling is part of it. You can lower the front of your bike by sliding the forks through triple trees. longer rear shocks can also increase wieght transfer. if you read (Classsic Motorcycle mechanics issue #250.) did these two trciks to a ELR, 1000 with great results in comfort and handling.
 
Don't believe any of these guys--they're trying to get you to cheap out on your ride. :p

I have a set of the best handlebars in the world, certificate in hand...I'm not allowed to tell you what I paid for them, but I'd consider parting with them for no less than $1000 Euro.

Bear in mind they are THE BEST, ONE OF A KIND. Accept no substitutes.

And if you'll buy these, I have a slightly used bridge in Brooklyn to sell you...:D



I'm just kidding, these fellows are spot-on. Either get your hands on a few different types of bars and try 'em, or try and ride (or at least sit on) friends/other people's bikes who have a different bar profile than yours and see whatcha like.
 
Most bars will have measurements listed - rise, width, rake, etc. You can start with the ones you have and visualize the differences. The best, but most expensive way, is to get several and install them.

And I'll beat wkmpt's price, I'll sell you mine for $2999 US. Truly a bargain. ;)
 
Oh, and Seanie...

Be on the look out for others selling replicas or cheap Chinese knock-offs of the Perfect Handlebars. They are of inferior quality and you are taking your life into your own hands by even looking at them, let alone installing them. :D

There is only one Perfect handlebar. Accept no substitutes. :p
 
I've got daytonas on my 81 gs1100e... What I like about them is they're not too low,yet lower than the stock roto tiller type that were on when I got it. Very comfy, I could ride all day, Ive put 300-400 in a day no problem
 
Seanie,

I have "Superbike" bars on both of my bikes. I'm 5'10" tall and with these bars I have a slight lean forward as I ride. The pressure from the wind slightly lifts me from the bars to relieve fatique. They counter stear nice. The 650 came with a much higher bar and I felt like I was riding a prancing pony. It's a personal choice thing and the hard part is how do you test them with buying them? I have pictures of both GS's in my album. Although they may not be the best shots for looking at bars. Good luck.

Charlie G
 
Here's an idea:

Remove your current bars. Put your bike on the centerstand. Sit on your bike, and try to put yourself into your normal riding position. Put your arms into a riding position, letting your hands fall wherever it's most comfortable for them to be. Have a friend snap a pic, or take measurements of where your hands are in relation to the top triple bar clamps. Try to find a bar that will place your hands closest to the spot you determined to be the most comfortable. That should get you the best bar for your body/bike combo. IMO, the best bar is the one that's most comfortable.
 
I put superbike bars on my 650G. drastic improvement in handling, and it leans through a turn almost too effortlessly. If you're putting on lower bars you're going to need to adress the clutch and throttle cables. They'll be too long with lower bars, and at the least, the engine speed will increase when you turn. This is a very good bit of info that hasn't been passed around too much.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=131468&highlight=reroute+throttle+cable

I re-routed my cables so they work with the superbike bars, but it's still not quite right. As soon as I have the time to take this thing apart again I'm switching to the shorter cables.
 
Bars you say?

I custom make my own bars:

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Ohhh the bike, right.

I got me some Daytona bars on the 650 GL and love it.

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Skateguy50 said:
... I got me some Daytona bars on the 650 GL and love it.
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You put them on at the wrenching party at Redneck's, right? I don't recall seeing a post about them.
What do you think, better? Should be lower, higher, what?

I've got an 550M I'm thinking of putting clubmans on.

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Here's another idea:

Get the daytonas, if you don't like them I will buy them from you, plus shipping to me. All you will be out is the cost of shipping from bikemaster to you.
I need several sets of lower than stock bars anyway.
 
I know what you mean Charlie G, with the "Prancing pony" comment....
I feel the same. Maybe Im just too used to sports bikes...But I think I need lower, nearly straight bars. And I think they might look better too.
 
Anyone here put cafe stlye bar on a 750? Hoh do they look & handle?
 
Most people including myself seem to end up with either the Superbike or Daytona bars on their ride. If you go much lower such as a drag or flat bar you may have clearance issues with the tank. Clubmans sit farther forward so that's usually not an issue but unless you're young and flexible your back might hate you for it.
 
Defiantly your back will hate you and your arms and your nuts. I have a set on my 750. Only so I can keep the Rickman fairing on.
 
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