Hi all,
So my gsx1400 has been neglected for the past few months since my car accident.
Want to get it running proper again.
First thing looking to do is swap out the current handle bars to blue renthal bars.
My question is would these fit the gsx1400?
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/466577
Any modifications needed to fit this?
they look like they will fit, I have some bars on mine that are slightly higher and slightly wider than standard and no problem with all cables and wires.
Quote from: Suzuki boi on Friday, 15 September 2023, 05:33 AMHi all,
So my gsx1400 has been neglected for the past few months since my car accident.
Want to get it running proper again.
First thing looking to do is swap out the current handle bars to blue renthal bars.
My question is would these fit the gsx1400?
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/466577
Any modifications needed to fit this?
Check out this
https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=290.0
758's fitted to mine with no issues whatsoever, a nice riding position too.
Had 758 ultralows on my xjr and was perfect, the gsx has after market which looks very much like 758 but are just black, also perfect for me at 5ft 8
I have the blue renthals on my 1400, they really do look nicer than standard chrome bars.
I'm unsure as to the benefits of changing the handlebars. After 21 years I'm so used to the riding position it would feel strange to change them. :confused1:
Agree Chris. Never found a need to change. Weve been thru all this before, too flexi, wrong angle etc. OK for me.
Thanks lads. Think I'll order from sportsbikeshop as they seem reliable enough.
Don't have a problem with the original ones, just they not in great condition now.
Holes either side are in bits for the bar ends and rust on it, so to me a change is needed.
My bike had them fitted when i bought it, it's all down to personal freferences as it's your bike but I must admit that I think they make the look of the bike more than the standard ones do. T.T.T
TTT, i agree, do look good.Wouldnt mind a black set.
Quote from: GSXKING on Saturday, 16 September 2023, 07:32 AMI'm unsure as to the benefits of changing the handlebars. After 21 years I'm so used to the riding position it would feel strange to change them. :confused1:
Depends what suits ya. If I ride a 14 with standard bars it causes pain between my shoulder blades cause of the angle my hands are at.
Mine came with them fitted when I bought the bike. Perfect riding position for me at5'10 , so never bothered changing them, don't need to.
I might change my 758s, only because after several drops they are very slightly bent & it annoys me. Not sure what I'll fit instead, I might go for something slightly higher now I'm old & ride slower.
Also tried 754 road low on my xjr which felt very high compared to the original flat bars but aren't much high than ultra lows, all are lower than standard gsx chrome bars I would say
I've got some (black) renthals on mine - a bit straighter than standard bars and much better on my wrists.
Not Renthals, but mines got Eaton tapered bars, had them on when I bought it, I've got a std 'bar hanging in the shed, but I'm used to the nearly flat 'bars now. A bit wider and a lot lower, it pulls you forward a bit, but gives a great feel of the front, and a it wider gives good leverage in corners