If this is a 2012 Glee, maybe it should be posted in the Gen 2 thread instead of the Gen 1

 

Thanks, my bad, I forgot my bifocals and posted in wrong thread.

 

That you have bent bars answers the question "should I?" New bars are not difficult and a little shopping will find your bar that you like. No, I do not have recco for the EMGO. I took some basic measurements and went to the bike shop. The one I selected was on a Yamaha 450 quad machine. Similar rise, slightly less pullback, wide enough at the mounting points to fit my 2012. Cut 1/2 in. off the ends for that 'custom' look.

 

Thanks. I wasn't asking if I Should. I was only asking about that specific brand I mentioned.

 

I have not tried the EMGO; there are many bars which will fit, with different sweep and angles, reach, etc. which determine a neutral wrist position or ulnar-radial deviation from neutral. Examine the stock bar and imagine how you would wish it to be instead. I'm still rocking the stock bars, but the first thing I did back in the day was cut an inch off each bar end so I could filter more easily; the stock bars are pretty wide.
Whatever you decide upon, when disassembling the levers and controls off the old bar, remember to not remove the bar end weight screw entirely, as there is a nested tightening mechanism inserted into the bar. Loosen them, give them a few taps with a rubber mallet, then simply pull out the whole assembly, locking screw and all.

 

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Those are the ones. Such a low price, so will see how they go. I'm trying to not have to replace all cabling, etc., so the dimensions on this should be about right. Will report back when I get em in a couple weeks.

 

Some here put risers under the stock bars. I do not. Being of a sporting nature, I like a bit of forward lean. I would likely find the emgo bend to my liking. If my memory serves me (& it's failing these days) I found a number of bars on the Answer rack but the mounting area needs to be wide enough to accommodate the Suzuki requirements. The Yamaha bar was an ordered PN I spoke of and is similar but improved in my application to the Suzuki OEM.

 

Thanks much for your insights and info. I always enjoy finding something unique that works, even when a different brand. All part of the fun, eh?

 

Just be aware that the new bars may affect your cables

 

Thanks -- the ones I ordered are the exact same dimensions. I've been researching Rox risers, speaking of cable length issues; to that point, I've read elsewhere that the 1.25 'up and back' risers don't require new cables, but that 2" risers are likely to require it.

 

TinMan88, do you have a P/N for the Yamaha quad bar, or is it the same bar for any 450? I've had a couple of lower/narrower Suzuki bars on my 2014 650, both had their points but not quite what I hope to find.

 

Sorry Chap, Been out riding. No, I do not have the PN. I recently checked at the shop I frequent for a computer check of my purchases. Nope. The backstory is I went to the shop which is multi-brand, with a tape measure. I found the stock gen1 Vstrom bend to have too much pull-back but plenty of rise. Went to the parts rack first but none fit the shape I required so I began lurking the store and found the quad racers of the day showed promise. I know little of the genre but had parts guy order "one of those". There is a locating hole needs drilled to correspond appropriate to Suzuki switchgear. I have been forever happy with my choice as it ended the neck ache some report here. Later year Stroms may have different bend so don't overlook that option as well. I am large framed and prefer a forward sitting position. Little guys may not find my choice to their liking. YMMV

 

I replied to this post earlier but I don't see my reply so I'll do it again. Any bar change or bar risers for me has always included having to change the cables

 

I hear you. This is more of a handlebar REPLACEMENT. The handlebars are slightly bent, like 1/4" just enough to be super annoying and feel weird. So I'm replacing with handlebars that are symmetrical but generally the same dimensions.