Posted by INTRUDN on December 17, 2001 at 17:44:01:
In Reply to: handle bars posted by Joe on December 13, 2001 at 02:36:20:
Pretty much any 1" diameter handlebar will fit the stock risers (mounts), but if you want a more flat, wider bar, then you will need to use some risers that are taller than the stock ones. If you use the stock risers the bars will hit the tank. Now, it is possible to use some straight rise 5-6" or, pullback risers, and keep the stock cables, however you will need to do a little fabricating to get anything other than stock Suzuki risers to mount on your bike.
The reason is, Suzuki uses a fairly small diameter mounting bolt on their risers, and most 1" aftermarket risers are drilled to use the stock Harley mounting bolt, which is larger than Suzuki's. But, have no fear, INTRUDN is here with the plan to get you what you want, and how you want it. Here is what you will need to do:
If you are fair at using simple/basic tools, then you have half the battle won. You will need a drill (drill press will make it MUCH easier), a bit the same diameter as the new mounting bolt, and some strong thin-walled pipe (sized so that the new mounting bolt will just barely go inside it.) For the pipe, I used a natural gas pipe "nipple" that I got from the hardware store (cost 50 cents). I had to use a round file to take off the welded bead inside the pipe for a smooth fit, but it works!
First, take off the stock mounting hardware, including the chrome capped rubber mounts. When you do this, you will see the tiny piece of pipe that Suzuki uses for a bushing inside the two pieces of rubber. You will want to cut your new pipe the same length as these. Next, if you have a drill press, USE IT, but if you do not, and you are VERY careful, you can hold the capped pieces of the rubber mounting with a rag or wear some gloves, and hold the drill between your knees (or use a table vise--much safer), and s-l-o-w-l-y begin to push the cap down onto the bit so that it won't be torn from your grip. After you get that done, just put it back together using the new pieces of pipe, the new riser bolts and risers, and you are good to go. You will be receiving a bill for my services soon....LOL!