Handlebar Length

jamezgreen · 08-05-2009, 05:53 PM

Hi, can someone tell me how long the stock handlebars should be on a 2003 GZ250? I suspect the bars on mine are aftermarket since they seem particularly small, maybe 30" across. Another thing that makes me suspicious is that when I turn them completely from side to side, the control boxes hit the gas tank and will ding it up if I'm not careful. Is this normal? Where can I find some larger stock bars if these are too small? And finally is it that hard to swap them out? Sorry for all the questions!

James

patrick_777 · 08-05-2009, 06:43 PM

That's not normal, but you may be able to loosen them and "push" them forward a little to make them stand up straighter/taller. I don't have the standard bar dimensions right here, but you might can do a search and find them.

Dupo · 08-06-2009, 01:15 AM

http://www.sideroadcycles.com/ImportedM ... rsOne.html

jamezgreen · 08-07-2009, 08:26 PM

So I checked out Dupo's chart. Thanks. My handlebars are about the right width and center but the pullback and height fall way short. Having a hard time finding handlebars that actually meet the sizes specified on the chart. (7" rise, 28" width, 10" pullback, 6" center) Any ideas on where I might find some used/new handlebars??

alantf · 08-08-2009, 05:20 AM

Do you know if the bike's been in a smash? I'm not saying it has, but people (including myself) have found that bent handlebars are the first thing that happens when the gz goes over. I was just wondering why the previous owner would put smaller bars on. Might be worth checking for any signs of the bike going over, such as grazes/scrapes.

Dupo · 08-08-2009, 11:49 AM

GO HERE: http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorc ... 04/o/m6283

Then enter this part number in search: 1484229-001

$68.63

jamezgreen · 09-04-2009, 01:38 PM

ok got my new handlebars here. They look like a way better fit. I've looked our the service manual on handlebar removal/install. I'm gonna have a go at it this weekend. Any tips or advice, tricks of the trade anyone might offer? thanks.

patrick_777 · 09-04-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jamezgreen

ok got my new handlebars here. They look like a way better fit. I've looked our the service manual on handlebar removal/install. I'm gonna have a go at it this weekend. Any tips or advice, tricks of the trade anyone might offer? thanks.

Don't try to completely unscrew the bar ends. Just loosen them a little, then pull them out...

jamezgreen · 09-06-2009, 12:51 AM

OK. The new bars are on... and they're awesome. Feels like a completely different bike. Much more comfortable ride and looks better to. Do have a few questions: 1. My front brake is gone. I've tried to bleed the line and the handle is pumping plenty of fluid, what am I missing?? 2. I think I need new bar ends since I can pull them out if I pull hard enough (don't think that should happen but not sure.

5th_bike · 09-06-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jamezgreen

1. My front brake is gone [...] 2. I think I need new bar ends since I can pull them out if I pull hard enough (don't think that should happen but not sure.

Don't know about the brake, however you should be able to tighten the handlebar ends with a phillips-/cross-head screw driver, to make them fit more snugly.

08-05-2009, 05:53 PM	#1
jamezgreen Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 34	Handlebar Length Hi, can someone tell me how long the stock handlebars should be on a 2003 GZ250? I suspect the bars on mine are aftermarket since they seem particularly small, maybe 30" across. Another thing that makes me suspicious is that when I turn them completely from side to side, the control boxes hit the gas tank and will ding it up if I'm not careful. Is this normal? Where can I find some larger stock bars if these are too small? And finally is it that hard to swap them out? Sorry for all the questions! James Login or Register to Remove Ads
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patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Re: Handlebar Length That's not normal, but you may be able to loosen them and "push" them forward a little to make them stand up straighter/taller. I don't have the standard bar dimensions right here, but you might can do a search and find them. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan.
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08-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
jamezgreen Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 34	Re: Handlebar Length So I checked out Dupo's chart. Thanks. My handlebars are about the right width and center but the pullback and height fall way short. Having a hard time finding handlebars that actually meet the sizes specified on the chart. (7" rise, 28" width, 10" pullback, 6" center) Any ideas on where I might find some used/new handlebars??
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08-08-2009, 05:20 AM	#5
alantf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tenerife (Spain) Posts: 3,719	Re: Handlebar Length Do you know if the bike's been in a smash? I'm not saying it has, but people (including myself) have found that bent handlebars are the first thing that happens when the gz goes over. I was just wondering why the previous owner would put smaller bars on. Might be worth checking for any signs of the bike going over, such as grazes/scrapes. __________________ By birth an Englishman, by the grace of God a Yorkshireman. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-08-2009, 11:49 AM	#6
Dupo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Allentown, Pa Posts: 1,255	Re: Handlebar Length GO HERE: http://www.bikebandit.com/suzuki-motorc ... 04/o/m6283 Then enter this part number in search: 1484229-001 $68.63 __________________ Photography Gallery *updated url - new site! Motorcycle Blog Facebook
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09-04-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
jamezgreen Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 34	Re: Handlebar Length ok got my new handlebars here. They look like a way better fit. I've looked our the service manual on handlebar removal/install. I'm gonna have a go at it this weekend. Any tips or advice, tricks of the trade anyone might offer? thanks.
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09-06-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
jamezgreen Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Posts: 34	Re: Handlebar Length OK. The new bars are on... and they're awesome. Feels like a completely different bike. Much more comfortable ride and looks better to. Do have a few questions: 1. My front brake is gone. I've tried to bleed the line and the handle is pumping plenty of fluid, what am I missing?? 2. I think I need new bar ends since I can pull them out if I pull hard enough (don't think that should happen but not sure.
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