Lower handlebars!!

[Sarris]

In 2009, Florida repealed the most of the 2008 tag law. They removed the horizontal & centered provision, so now tags can be vertically mounted on the side.

Section 4.?Subsection (3) of section 316.2085, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

316.2085?Riding on motorcycles or mopeds.—
(3)?The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and may not be adjusted or capable of being flipped up.
No device for or method of concealing or obscuring the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle shall be installed or used.

FYI

[Viirin]

cheers WW

[Way]

Sort of an old thread I guess but not sure where else to put this. I would like to add lower handlebars and followed someone's advice about closing my eyes and putting my arms out to where they feel most natural/comfortable. The position was about an inch lower and also an inch further back. However, without knowing what rise / pull I have to start with, I don't know where to go from there. :??:

I found this link that lists the dimensions of the stock GZ250 handlebars:


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

It also includes suggestions for figuring out the cable lengths needed.


For the GZ250:

Bar Diameter = 7/8"

Height = 7"

Width = 28"

Pullback = 10"

Center = 6"

Clamp Area = 2 1/4 x 4"

So now I think I at least have a good idea of what to look for in a replacement handlebar: Pullback an inch longer and height an inch lower. Something like a handlebar with a 28" width (or possibly slightly wider), pullback about 11" and height about 6". If and when I get to this I will post how accurate this was. Seems like it could be hit or miss, but hopefully having the stock dimensions will make it less so. It might be a bit before I can do this project though as I'm still familiarizing myself with the bike and don't want to have to start over before I take the skill test.

[Water Warrior 2]

You will probably be in luck with the old cables. You aren't going overboard with extreme dimensions.

Changing bars would be the ideal time to install Symtec grip heaters on the GZ. They are cheap and will not tax the GZ's electrical system. Lynda had them on her GZ and loved them on chilly rides. Grip heaters were on her "Gotta Have It" list when she upgraded to her V-twin.

[Way]

I didn't think of those. Come to think of it, the way Fall has been nice these last couple of years, that's a heck of a good idea. I am still waiting to hear on my HID headlights though and I need to see what kind of draw they will put on the system. Thanks!

-- Wayne

[Water Warrior 2]

Depending on the HID headlight it will usually draw the same wattage or less than the OEM bulb.

[Way]

That would be great. I'm not overly confident in the seller at this point. A couple of weeks back, he was going to list the kit on the following Monday. I waited through the weekend till about Wednesday to ask about the item, waited again and was told he was waiting for it to arrive from the warehouse. Then it was held up in customs.. And so I sit. The trouble is, this seller seemed to be the only one who had an option for making the high beam HID as well. The others I've checked with only offer HID low beam and H4 high beam. I understand it in traffic, but not in my rural nighttime situation. I guess patience is a virtue. :cool:

[Way]

Back on Topic:

I know the stock dimensions and I know I want handlebars with a rise of 6", a width of 30" and a pullback of 11". I've searched but I can't seem to find a site where I can just plug in the dimensions and get a listing of handlebars that match. Does such a site exist? Kind of a pain to go to JC
Whitney and try to click through all the options. But if I must... O_o

[Water Warrior 2]

sideroadcycles.com has a chart with dimensions. Have a go at it.

[Way]

Thanks WW. I didn't see a chart there, at least for the replacement bars. I already know my stock dimensions though. I was thinking since I know what measurements I want to get, it would be nice to find a handlebar search tool, where I could plug in the dimensions I want to get and see what types of bars are available with those measurements. The way it seems to be now is that I have to look at every single type to see what the dimensions are which is pretty tedious. I'll have to hold off on this anyway I guess till I get more time. :popcorn: