Alternative SFV650 Gladius Handlebars?

[calum717]

Hi All,

I'm new on here so apologies for any mistakes...I hope to be on alot more in the future.

My bike was knocked over whilst parked and luckily the only damage is twisted handlebars.

Does anyone know the standard handlebar size or where I can get new set from online for an 09 Gladius? Short of going to my local dealer who will charge me an arm and a leg! :)

I've had a look through the forums but couldn't see anything on sizes and the only websites in the stuff wanted stickies that have them are for the US...

Cheers

Calum

[maviczap]

Something like Renthal high rise bars would be similar to your stock Gladius bars, but obviously not the same

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renthal-Road-Bike-High-Handlebars-7%2f8%22-silver_W0QQitemZ370175382188QQcmdZViewItem?rvr_id= 215728673046&rvr_id=215728673046&cguid=d7b03ce912d0a0aa132313e3ff546590

[calum717]

Thanks Mavi. Silly question but swapping them over is just a case of slipping the controls off the old and onto the new right? I've seen alot of talk about drilling etc...

[maviczap]

Thanks Mavi. Silly question but swapping them over is just a case of slipping the controls off the old and onto the new right? I've seen alot of talk about drilling etc...

Possibly, on most Sv's the switch gear is held in position by a little plastic pip.

The handlebars have a hole in them, where this pip should locate.

Apart from that its just swapping the controls over. To get the grips off, slide a thin screwdriver and squirt some WD40 underneath the rubber, then they'll slip off easy.

Clean the WD off and spray some hairspray in the grip, slide back in place and the hairspray will stick them in place

[calum717]

That's great, thanks again. Appreciate the help :)

[maviczap]

That's great, thanks again. Appreciate the help :)

No problem. Renthals don't bend as easy as OEM Suzuki ones either

They do different heights and colours too

[toxic]

Personally I would got with renthal ultra lows, but compare measurements on their website to be sure (http://www.renthal.com/File/apps1.asp?tabtype=5&productid=0&appid=ROAD&zone=&biketype=&manufacturer=&model=&bikedate=).

[Spanner Man]

Good morning all.


Renthal Ultra lows seem to fit the Gladius well. You do need to drill them to accomodate the aforementioned plastic pip on the switch gear though.
Also, the standard end weights wont fit Renthals. You'll need a set of Renthal ones.

I think I have a new set of Ultra Lows in blue should you want them.


Cheers.

[tonyt]

There's a handlebar from a SV1000 naked going cheap on ebay at the moment.. should fit ok.. ie with the switchgear and bar ends etc..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-SV1000-SV-650-GSF-600-1200-BANDIT-HANDLEBARS-NEW-/380314766721?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item588c86cd81

[calum717]

Hi all,

Just wanted to say thanks for the help - I bought and fitted the new bars today, alot more fiddly than I expected but they're on.

Cheers again

[toxic]

Did you go with renthals?

[calum717]

Yeah, solid bars. The stock ones that I took off felt cheap and light compared to the renthals