I have Heli's on mine and they work perfectly. Doesn't bother my arms or wrists and I can ride all day. I'm 5'9" also (and 68 years old). Bill Sowers http://www.localweb.com/mtrspts ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 10:19 PM Subject: New owner w/ old issues
> 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 > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free by me and AVG. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.338 / Virus Database: 189 - Release Date: 3/14/2002
