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Old 06-05-2007, 10:49 AM   #1
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Handlebars and Grips

I want to change the handlebars and grips. The handlebar of my bike is a little vent so I have to change it anyways. Any ideas of aftermarket parts for the GZ250????

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Old 06-06-2007, 09:33 AM   #2
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superbike handlebars might look pretty nice. They will have a slight rise while still being lower than the standard bars.\
You want to search for 7/8" everything.
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Old 08-13-2007, 03:27 PM   #3
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As for grips, I've always likes PROGRIPS. They make several different styles and last for a good while.



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Old 08-29-2007, 03:42 PM   #4
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This is my drag style handlebar... about 7€ (9.5$) in Spain.




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Old 08-29-2007, 08:43 PM   #5
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Very nice drag bars there Jamie.

Other than how they look, what made you want to install drag bars? I've never ridden a bike with drag bars. What are the advantages?



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Old 08-30-2007, 12:05 PM   #6
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Well, I wanted a different, less classic look for my bike, but the original bar was OK for me too.
The riding advantage of the drag bar is a better riding position for highway. As you're more leaned over the gas tank, you don't get all the wind pushing your body backwards and all turbulence is removed. It's easier to move in curves too.

As disadvantage, if you have any back problem, maybe you won't find it comfortable. Anyway, I've never had any pain about that.
Also, it's quite wide (about 35") so going throughout traffic is harder... I ride 90% of the time without traffic.

By the way, I'm looking for the posibility of installing even more radical clip-on handlebars, directly attached to the fork bars...
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Old 08-30-2007, 01:27 PM   #7
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I looked into that. turning radius of the handlebars will be drastically limited, even at the highest point on the forks. you could weld up your turn stops, but that would still limit turning ability.
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Old 08-30-2007, 02:04 PM   #8
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Jaime, have you thought about cutting a little off the ends to narrow the bars a bit and using risers to allow clearance for the controls at full lock. Think Suzuki S-40. Just another option.
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