Home
Forum
Search
Login
Register
Merch
Donate
Welcome, Guest. Please
Login
or
Register
::
View Members
SuzukiSavage.com
›
General Category
›
Rubber Side Down!
› New Handlebars 1997 ls650
(Moderators:
verslagen1
,
Dave
,
Serowbot
)
‹
Previous topic
|
Next topic
›
Pages: 1
New Handlebars 1997 ls650 (Read 181 times)
AmazingSandwich
YaBB Newbies
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 2
New Handlebars 1997 ls650
07/19/11 at 20:57:58
Hello all, I'm looking to replace my existing (pull back, not drag style) handlebars for my savage and just need some quick guidance. I know that the bars are 1" in general but are they 1" throughout? Are there any other tips about the stock bars I need to know before buying another set of bars or can I just get a 1" bar. Essentially I just want something that is going to stretch me out a bit, lower my hands and widen them some. Nothing as drastic as a drag bar but something with a bit of a rise and much less back bend.
thanks in advance!
Back to top
IP Logged
verslagen1
YaBB Moderator
ModSquad
Offline
Where there's a
will, I want to be
in it.
Posts: 28886
L.A. California
Gender:
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #1 -
07/19/11 at 21:24:32
We call 'em buckhorns
You'll need something with about 4 to 6" rise or you'll hit the tank.
I stand 6' and 30" bars are good for me. Ended up with a set of Z bars.
they have about the same pull back as drag bars.
Go to a independent and pick up some bars an try them on for size.
as opposed to going to a bar and pick up an independent.
next, sit on your bike close your eyes and put out your hands where you'd like them. have someone measure, width and rise from the bar clamps.
Back to top
Versey's Place
Tech Section Index
IP Logged
AmazingSandwich
YaBB Newbies
Offline
SuzukiSavage.com
Rocks!
Posts: 2
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #2 -
07/19/11 at 21:59:43
Thanks for the tip about the tank, what is the 30 you speak of refer to? Im 5'11" myself btw.
Would this work?
http://www.bikebandit.com/biker-s-choice-custom-v-twin-standard-superbar?mg=7...
Back to top
IP Logged
Arnold
Serious Thumper
Offline
The dude abides...
Posts: 896
Westchester, NY
Gender:
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #3 -
07/20/11 at 08:12:30
He means 30" wide drag bars. Broomstick is nice too.
Back to top
IP Logged
verslagen1
YaBB Moderator
ModSquad
Offline
Where there's a
will, I want to be
in it.
Posts: 28886
L.A. California
Gender:
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #4 -
07/20/11 at 08:41:05
AmazingSandwich wrote
on 07/19/11 at 21:59:43:
Thanks for the tip about the tank, what is the 30 you speak of refer to? Im 5'11" myself btw.
Would this work?
http://www.bikebandit.com/biker-s-choice-custom-v-twin-standard-superbar?mg=7...
30" wide end to end
those are 2.5" rise, not quite enough, but similar to my 1st bars.
You can fine tune the height after you get them with some home made or commercial risers. Our risers are attached to the tripple tree by thru bolts. You can raise the bar clamps up with some spacers and new thru bolts. There are a lot of things we can use for risers, 3/8 drive 3/4 sockets work and come in standard length and deep socket length. Just get 2 matching.
BTW, the thru bolt is metric, just a shade larger than 3/8 and doesn't go thru 3/8 drive sockets. But 3/8 bolts work fine instead.
Back to top
Versey's Place
Tech Section Index
IP Logged
MotoBuddha
Serious Thumper
Offline
Let's roll!
Posts: 1416
Charlotte, NC
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #5 -
07/21/11 at 06:09:53
30" across the gap, or along the bend of the bar?
Back to top
Travel kills ignorance.
IP Logged
MrBrownTX
Full Member
Offline
Posts: 242
Caddo Mills TX
Gender:
Re: New Handlebars 1997 ls650
Reply #6 -
07/21/11 at 10:44:01
across the gap
Back to top
Used to have 2006 S40
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1331666008/0
Gear up like you are going to slide across the pavement. Ride like everyone else is trying to kill you
IP Logged
Pages: 1
‹
Previous topic
|
Next topic
›
Forum Jump »
» 10 most recent posts
» 10 most recent topics
General Category
»» Rubber Side Down!
- Technical Documents/Reference
- The Marketplace
- The Cafe
- Politics, Religion (Tall Table)
- Forum Upgrade Issues / Tests
« Home
« Home
SuzukiSavage.com
09/27/24 at 14:25:41
›
General Category
›
Rubber Side Down!
› New Handlebars 1997 ls650
SuzukiSavage.com
» Powered by
YaBB 2.2
!
YaBB
© 2000-2007. All Rights Reserved.