Greetings Everyone, Having recently purchased a mint '94 GTS, and having dreamed of owning one for years, I was a bit dissapointed with the ergos. At a perfectly average 5'9" tall, the reach over the tank is a bit long. After only 90 minutes on the bike, hands were going numb and elbows were sore from being locked. Obviously, the solution is either Heli bars or a steering plate adapter (to allow standard handlebars to be used). I am fairly certain that Heli bars will not work, as they don't offer enough additional rise. That leaves the steering plate. Has anyone had any recent (<6 mo ago) experience with the company that sells this plate? Being a competent home mechanic, would I find installing the plate difficult? I would very much like to hear from anyone who has used the steering plate, particularly which handlebar size used and where they bought it, and if the stock hoses and fittings made the switch. Ideally, I would like a bar that avoids interference with both the tank and the stock windscreen. Any and all input is welcome. As soon as I can solve this minor problem, I can begin to fully enjoy one of the greatest motorcycles made.
Thank you to our host for maintaining an excellent service and resource. And for the record: '94 GTS-1000 (w/ stock hardbags, Corbin seat, Bagster tank bra w/ integral tank bag & fairing/mirrors bra) purchased w/9500 miles from original owner in Dallas, GA, and currently residing in Chattanooga,TN. Bikes owned: '86 Kawasaki 454 & '88 Yamaha V-Max. ALso currently own a '99 Suzuki DR-350. Lee Lewis
