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crash bars???

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hey guys , im new to the site. heck i found the site while lookin for a place to get a NEW set of crash bars. they need to fit a 81 GS850L. anyone have a good lead for me????[-o<
 
JC whitney has some, a little pricey though. Keep an eye out on ebay or post an ad in the parts wanted section. People are always removing and adding them.

Personally, I prefer case guards to an actual crash bar, it protects the engine just as well if not better and stays out of the way too. Highway pegs can be mounted to either if you want.
 
I think Dennis Kirk stocks all MC Enterprises Crash bars.
 
im the high bidder \\:D/ found a set of bars on ebay...says they are off a 81 gs550 will these work for my 81 850?????



EDIT* here is a pic of my bike.... any suggestions/comments? please keep in mind I AM NOT A MECHANIC, THINGS BREAK WHEN I WORK ON THEM :( so dont tell me to do anything crazy. i might listen to ya and be in a world of hurt when im in way over my head. lol


http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...&MyToken=4bc77160-9b9b-44b4-93bc-eb55486520b6

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Thats a nice looking 850! I would check with JC Whitney or the seller for compatibility, before bidding too high on those 550 bars...or, hold off for an 850 set...they appear on ebay all the time...some are expensive, esp.if new. You need to use a few different search terms...'crash bars', 'engine guards', 'case savers', etc ....

Tony.
 
Crash bars/case guards from a 550 are not going to fit your 850. Hope you didn't 'win' that auction.
 
jimcor said:
Crash bars/case guards from a 550 are not going to fit your 850. Hope you didn't 'win' that auction.
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ok to small? will a set from '81 Suzuki GS1100EX GS 1100 EX Engine Guards Crash Bars fit the 850? arnt they going to mount in the same spots on the same frame?
 
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I just got the new chapparal catalogue, and it has crash bars for the 650.Maybe they have some for your bike too.
 
I just got the new chapparal catalogue, and it has crash bars for the 650.Maybe they have some for your bike too.
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Do they have a website????

Thanks
 
will a set from '81 Suzuki GS1100EX fit the GS850L ? arnt they going to mount in the same spots on the same frame?
 
not sure about E models. You need to look for other L model stuff. If you go to Dennis Kirk or JC Whitney, you can look at the ones for your bike and also see what other models they fit. Then you can look for what you need on ebay.
 
emjay wow hey thx for the comments on my GS850L. no, I didnt put the bars on myself. I got it the way you see it, but i did have to do a BUNCH of electrical. As, for the way she rides....GREAT!!! I love the bars and the way they feel, but if you look close at my pic. You can see a lil gash in the paint. The kill switch/start box hits my tank when i turn hard right. The same when i turn hard left, the horn and signal box hit my tank on the left side. so ... if you dont care about the paint, get drag bars. If you do care, go another route.

Wandering Idiot yes the seat is great. there have been many time that i thought , " Man if this seat didnt have the step, my a$$ would have blown right off the back of the bike"


OK GUYS im still looking for a used set of crashbars. will a set from a 79 GS850 fit my 82 GS850L ?????
 
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