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Started by Suka4punishment, Monday, 11 May 2020, 01:32 AM

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Suka4punishment

Hi all, hope everyone is safe and well.
I'm thinking of changing my bars and I've noticed a few of you have renthal.
I'm looking at ultra low 758-01-GO.
But wondering if they're comfortable and have a good feel.
Ideally it would be good to try a bike with them fitted but that's not gonna happen too soon.
Anyone got any recommendations without breaking the bank?
All the best
Paul.

Del

the 758 is the bars I always choose - had on 14 my ZRX and there on my bandit
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T 24

I have Renthal 789 and I like it.

Hooli

I've done over 140k on 758s, I wouldn't change them on a 14.

Irish in Oz

What's the standard width height and sweep for a 1400, has it changed over the years.

Hooli

Renthal info here https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=290.0

Not sure on the original bars, I've seen it somewhere but can't find it.

Irish in Oz

I think you need the original specs or you have to buy or borrow different bars, I notice Del has same bars on three different bikes, did they all have the same bars standard  :confused1:

Maybe it's just me with a boring standard 14 with full Givi touring gear and heated handlebar grips.

Hooli

I can't stand the standard bars on 14s, the sweepback gives me cramp at the base of my neck in line with my shoulders & the bars flex so much it's like steering with jelly.

gsxbarmy

Quote from: Hooli on Monday, 11 May  2020, 04:28 AM
Renthal info here https://gsx1400owners.org/forum/index.php?topic=290.0

Not sure on the original bars, I've seen it somewhere but can't find it.

If you look at the chart picture in that link Andy, you'll see I added the dimensions of the standard bars for comparison  :onya:

Like you I hated the standard bars sweepback, used to make my wrists ache from the odd angle - personally i found the 758's twinned with 46mm Oberon risers to give me a similar height, but a much preferable (and comfortable) sweep.
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Irish in Oz

So the 758 have the least sweep but are lower than original, I now see it in chart Mr. Barmy  :onya:

GSXKING

Nothing wrong with standard bars after 19 years why would I change them ????????  :stir: :stir: :stir:
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grog

Yeah, standard bars i like. Never caused any aches or pains. Hooli, flexing, ive never noticed or thought of that. Have never tried anything else so i dont know the difference. Maybe i should, only $80 local. Thats 758 , i have some 30mm risers so could experiment. Stock bars with risers were just terrible.

Snapey

I've got a set of Renthal 758's hanging in the shed that won't be used while the far superior Pro Taper's are on the bike.
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Greg Lindsell

I wish I had of known Snapey I just bought a set of 758s to replace the original slightly bent set.

Irish in Oz

Quote from: Greg Lindsell on Monday, 11 May  2020, 09:58 PM
I wish I had of known Snapey I just bought a set of 758s to replace the original slightly bent set.

Did you get a 1400.

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