muffler mod - Page 2

**jonathan180iq** · 06-05-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by patrick_777

It's funny. I bought my bike from the guy that started this thread (thanks for finding that out for me jonathan). Guess how many holes are drilled in the baffle.

I can't say I don't like one sound compared to the other, but I haven't heard it without, so there's no real basis for an opinion.

You're welcome. I just happened to remember that paint scheme. I even commented to the seller how good it looked.

BTW, I'm almost certain that your bars are not OEM. Would it be a big deal to measure the height fron the base of the bar and maybe give me an idea of total width as well? I've looked at superbike bars but I think that they'll lean me over to an unnatural position, while the bars that you have look like a perfect balance between OEM and the other option. If the rearsets of the this motorcycle were more centered, it wouldn't be a big deal. However, it also would no longer be a "cruiser".

Thanks,
Jonathan

patrick_777 · 06-05-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jonathan180iq

BTW, I'm almost certain that your bars are not OEM. Would it be a big deal to measure the height fron the base of the bar and maybe give me an idea of total width as well? I've looked at superbike bars but I think that they'll lean me over to an unnatural position, while the bars that you have look like a perfect balance between OEM and the other option. If the rearsets of the this motorcycle were more centered, it wouldn't be a big deal. However, it also would no longer be a "cruiser".

Thanks,
Jonathan

I'll measure them when I get home this afternoon.

patrick_777 · 06-06-2008, 01:46 AM

Here are the measurements of the handlebars using this handy diagram from JP Cycles.

Width: 31.5" incl. grips and weights
Rise: 6"
Center Width: 6.5"
Pullback: 6"

The stock GZ250 is listed as 28"W - 7"R - 6"C - 10"P, so your eyes are most assuredly correct.

They are comfortable, although, like the exhaust report, I have no experience on a GZ250 with anything different, so my opinion is limited.

I do like the cafe-look too, so I'm curious as to how the bike would feel with drag bars.

**jonathan180iq** · 06-06-2008, 09:52 AM

WOW! That's much more information that I expected and I certainly appreciate it!

Raysuzki put drag bars on his bike. A search for his name should bring that up.

For straight drag bars, I'll refer you to Jaime's bike. I don't think he is still using these particular bars, but this will give you an idea of what drag bars will look like.

This next one is just another option that I found on the net:

Hope this helps.
And thanks again for the detailed info.
Now I just have to find an identical set of bars...

-Jonathan

rayzuki · 06-07-2008, 12:50 AM

I don't know how this turned from a muffler to a handlebar thread but here is my contribution

**jonathan180iq** · 06-07-2008, 01:24 PM

Someone finally did a comparison pic. Thanks!

For reference, how tall are you Ray?

Those new headlights also fit the front of the bike pretty well. It think it looks better than the way the facotry **housing** juts away from the bike.

rayzuki · 06-08-2008, 12:21 AM

5'11" 200 lbs

06-06-2008, 01:46 AM	#13
patrick_777 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,763	Here are the measurements of the handlebars using this handy diagram from JP Cycles. Width: 31.5" incl. grips and weights Rise: 6" Center Width: 6.5" Pullback: 6" The stock GZ250 is listed as 28"W - 7"R - 6"C - 10"P, so your eyes are most assuredly correct. They are comfortable, although, like the exhaust report, I have no experience on a GZ250 with anything different, so my opinion is limited. I do like the cafe-look too, so I'm curious as to how the bike would feel with drag bars. __________________ ]I am hiding in Honduras. I am a desperate man. Send lawyers, guns and money. The shit has hit the fan. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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rayzuki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 154	I don't know how this turned from a muffler to a handlebar thread but here is my contribution __________________ Yeah, I'm about as useful as a condom dispenser in the vatican. -- Jonathan Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-08-2008, 12:21 AM	#17
rayzuki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: portland, or Posts: 154	5'11" 200 lbs __________________ Yeah, I'm about as useful as a condom dispenser in the vatican. -- Jonathan
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06-06-2008, 09:52 AM	#14
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	WOW! That's much more information that I expected and I certainly appreciate it! Raysuzki put drag bars on his bike. A search for his name should bring that up. For straight drag bars, I'll refer you to Jaime's bike. I don't think he is still using these particular bars, but this will give you an idea of what drag bars will look like. This next one is just another option that I found on the net: Hope this helps. And thanks again for the detailed info. Now I just have to find an identical set of bars... -Jonathan
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06-07-2008, 01:24 PM	#16
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Someone finally did a comparison pic. Thanks! For reference, how tall are you Ray? Those new headlights also fit the front of the bike pretty well. It think it looks better than the way the facotry housing juts away from the bike.
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