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Newbie handlebar question
Hey! New to the forum, been looking around and decided to finally signup. I just recently got a stock 2000 gz250 and was wondering if anyone has used this handlebar kit:
http://www.speedmotoco.com/Black-clutch ... %20kit.htm Wanna go for more of a cafe/aggressive look and what I am wondering is how it will effect turning and then locking handlebars when parked. Another issue is comfort level with the position of the foot pegs. Looked around and couldn't find a lot of examples with this bar style. Thanks in advance! Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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Location: Squamish B.C Canada
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Re: Newbie handlebar question
You will need the dimensions of the new bars. It is critical not to have new bars that will stretch or hinder the smoothness of the cable operation. The front brake hose is your lifeline so it must never be put in danger of damage.
GZ bar measurements: height, 7 inches width, 28 inches pull back, 10 inches center, 6 inches clamp area, 2 1/4 x 4 inches. You can always live with a little extra slack in the controls if that occurs. Let us know how you make out. |
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Re: Newbie handlebar question
Ok thanks i will try to find out the dimensions, do you have any other more popular suggestions as far as achieving a similar look? Maybe clipons would be better?
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Re: Newbie handlebar question
Thanks guys I will try to do more research!
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Just went to my trusty chart. The S-40 has drag bars and only 6 inches of pull back. Won't fit the GZ though. A different diameter bar. |
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Re: Newbie handlebar question
Normally I would post a photo from my personal archives of a GZ with those exact bars, but I've somehow lost the images over the years.
I will tell you that I have seen those exact bars, assuming they are 7/8s, mounted a GZ both in the proper orientation and mounted upside down. The latter was.... interesting. Shouldn't be an issue. Just remember that wider bars make the bike feel more stable and requires less input to steer. Shorter bars will feel more twitchy and require more effort. |
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Re: Newbie handlebar question
Ok thanks i will try to find out the dimensions, do you have any other more popular suggestions as far as achieving a similar look? :lol:
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