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CeliaMarie Junior Member Offline 2009 Blvd s40! Posts: 79 Long Island, NY Gender:	Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 style 07/06/10 at 17:22:54 has anyone done it? Does anyone know the approximate cost in parts? Any tips? Thanks!
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28884 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #1 - 07/06/10 at 17:29:48 if you can find someone to swap bars, risers and cables easy.
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Mr. Hyde Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 565 Kingston, Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #2 - 07/06/10 at 17:30:07 You can buy a new 2004 bar for about $80. Ronayers has it listed for $76 but I'm sure there are members here that have one sitting on a shelf somewhere. I've got one but shipping could be expensive. Where are you located? PS: Have you checked the Marketplace for parts?
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Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty
Reply #3 - 07/06/10 at 17:45:59

Thanks for the quick reply!
Yes, I have, but the dealer says that there are so many parts, that I could not possibly get them myself. He quoted me about $800 parts/labor for the job, telling me that cables need to be changed etc b/c of the length difference. I was wondering if anyone did this job themselves, and if they still had a parts list, etc. At least I could price out all the parts, and saave money on that. I'm on Long Island.

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Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty
Reply #4 - 07/06/10 at 18:07:38

i'm guessing you got the drag bar, cables are about 1" shorter.
if you reroute them a little they'll stretch.
and as far as buckhorns go, I got a couple hanging from the rafters.
and fer $80 they'll go anywhere. but I bet you can get some local to you.
try the independent shops, all you want is a harley bar w/o the dimples.
see what they got, might fit you better.

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gerald.hughes Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline FSO Posts: 1100 Tucson, Az Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #5 - 07/06/10 at 18:31:28 Personally, I really like the stock HD Dyna bars. You can pick them up really cheap, and they go right on with no cable changes.
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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #6 - 07/06/10 at 18:53:43 I can't imagine what the dealer would swap out for $800. I would stay away from them.
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krsanky YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 27	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #7 - 07/06/10 at 19:14:59 You can have my 2001 bars if you pay for shipping. I'm in VT.
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #8 - 07/07/10 at 05:52:38 Celia, I bought an HD set on Ebay for less than $20. Had to do away with the risers, and re-route some cables, but worked out fine. Changing the grips and all the stuff on the bars is easy too, just take your time and take things apart slowly. This is my '06:
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Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty
Reply #9 - 07/07/10 at 06:39:38

i bought a 1996 that had a 4" rise and 6" pull back......took them off and put on the factory original 7" rise and 11" pull back did not have to change anything or re-route.....I suspect at some point the 7/11 was changed tot he 4/6 so the cables were not an issue.....all this said if you want my 4/6 handle bars for $28 shipped (paypal fees and shipping included) let me know - they are in excellent condition and no rust....

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CeliaMarie Junior Member Offline 2009 Blvd s40! Posts: 79 Long Island, NY Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #10 - 07/07/10 at 06:40:29 Thank you, guys.. I'm going to look around for a local bike shop and see if I can begin a working relationship with someone who will give me some quotes on installation and opinions on the right bars to suit me/bike. You've given me fine advice to start from. Thanks! Celia
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CeliaMarie Junior Member Offline 2009 Blvd s40! Posts: 79 Long Island, NY Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #11 - 07/08/10 at 12:39:06 oh, and Gerald? Where did you get those floor boards?
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Stimpy - FSO Serious Thumper Offline SuzukisSavage Int'l Division Posts: 1203 Germany - formerly SD, SoCal Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #12 - 07/08/10 at 12:52:25 Look here for cheep savage parts: http://stores.ebay.com/PinWall-Cycle-Parts-Inc_Suzuki-GZ250-Savage_W0QQ_fsubZ... ..is it true that floorboards on a savage create leg numbing vibration?
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gerald.hughes Serious Thumper ModSquad Offline FSO Posts: 1100 Tucson, Az Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #13 - 07/08/10 at 13:08:04 Celia, Here is the link: http://www.jpcycles.com/forward-controls-and-footpegs/floorboards Stimpy, I have been riding these boards for some months, and haven't noticed any particular vibration from them.
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Changing 2009 stock handle bars to c. 2004 sty Reply #14 - 07/08/10 at 13:09:34 I could be mistaken, but I think his floorboards are these: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/5500000 *edit - gerald answered... and I was right! heehee
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