Changing the bars on a C50 - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

AmishCrackDealer · 09-04-2008, 12:38 PM

Hi yall.
I have an '05/'06 C50 with stock bars and cables. I want to swap out to a slightly taller bar, but with a shorter width and less angle on the pullback. I searched topics about C50 handlebars, but didnt see the information I was looking for (could've missed it).

What are the dimensions of the stock bars? rise, pullback, and width...

Thanks for all help.

Amish

amvince · 09-06-2008, 08:54 AM

Don't hav any dimensions but I may be interested in the bars if you change them. I'm trying to make my M50 fit my wife.

johbren · 09-06-2008, 09:18 AM

I thought of a narrower bar so I could fit it through my basement door I wonder about some buckhorn pullbacks?

tallannie · 09-06-2008, 11:07 AM

So lessseeee Amish....

You have a C50... I have a C50.
You have a tape measure... I have a tape measure.
I am dinking on the keyboard....you are dinking on a keyboard.
I am thinking,"I could go measure those things"..... you are thinking "Annie could go measure those things for me".
I sit back down....

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Originally Posted by AmishCrackDealer

Hi yall.
I have an '05/'06 C50 with stock bars and cables. I want to swap out to a slightly taller bar, but with a shorter width and less angle on the pullback. I searched topics about C50 handlebars, but didnt see the information I was looking for (could've missed it).

What are the dimensions of the stock bars? rise, pullback, and width...

Thanks for all help.

Amish

AmishCrackDealer · 09-08-2008, 09:28 AM

hahaha - Tallannie - I wasnt asking someone to do it - i was hoping someone else already had...

anyway - to get the bars I wanted, I needed to do some slight tear-down of the stock bars. Turns out the risers aren't knurled and the stock bars aren't dimpled. Thats a good thing - makes the searching easier.

I measured the stock bars at a 6" rise with a 36" spread. Although my main dislike with the stock bars is the angle of the pullback, I didnt have a way to figure out what they were, so I skipped it for now.

I bought a new z-bar handlebar off the internet this weekend. It has a 10" rise and is only 30" wide. If I am close on my backyard calculations, I should be able to use the stock cables, switch boxes, and levers. This will allow my shoulders to rest more comfortably, and my arms to be more parallel to the road which should lessen the fatigue on my hands.

I also ordered some new grips that have gel inserts which i figured should help some too.

I will take pictures when I get them on.

cabbotage · 09-10-2008, 02:59 AM

Look at that, Amish, now you're the go-to guy. I've been thinking of swapping bars and was wondering the same things. One second you're just some guy... two posts later your an expert on handlebars.

You've already saved someone else the trouble of a walk out to the garage.

AmishCrackDealer · 09-10-2008, 09:27 AM

hahahaha

Just your friendly neighborhood Amish Crack Dealer....

Twixer · 09-11-2008, 08:49 PM

Hey Amish,

I just ordered a set of Road King hi rise pull back bars for my C50. They are about 4" taller and 2" narrower than my stock bars. My son just put a pair on his Road King and they fit great without changing any wires or cables. I took his old touring bars and laid them on top of my bars and they were almost identical in configuration. The knurl distance was correct for the stock risers. I'll keep you informed when I get them installed and post a pic.

AmishCrackDealer · 09-12-2008, 09:42 AM

same here - I was hoping my new z-bars would be in by the weekend, but unless they show up today - looks like next week for me...

AmishCrackDealer · 09-13-2008, 11:03 PM

Well - I installed my new z-bars today. I also installed saddlebags, grips, and a cup holder all after I changed the oil and filter. I am installing a 12 volt socket tomorrow so I can charge my cell phone when I go out on long rides.

I am planning a long ride next month as a matter of fact. Going from Mobile, Alabama to Key West, Florida then up to Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, before heading back home. Taking a week off of work and I have 3 friends who are riding it with me. REALLY looking forward to this! Now that my bars are 100 times more comfortable - I can relax and just ride....

AmishCrackDealer · 09-14-2008, 06:13 PM

Got the 12 volt socket installed and also wired up an alarm system. I'm almost ready for new paint

AmishCrackDealer · 09-18-2008, 09:04 AM

I have pictures now!!!

Notice the chrome drink holder?

On long rides I dont have to buy a drink and toss it - I can carry it with me now. I was able to use the stock cables and lines without modification - probably could've gone up to the 12" z-bars as they are only 32" wide - but -the 10"ers fit me perfectly.

The bags are ok - kinda small on the inside - I am planning to remove them after this Key West trip next month.

My plans for the winter - I intend to make full dresser fenders for it, similar to old Indian Chief fenders, and a new paintjob - leaning towards either an electric blue metallic, or a dark burnt orange metallic...

diamond_jim · 09-19-2008, 03:58 PM

Cool. I like it. Hey, I used to have grips like that on my old BMX bike.

AmishCrackDealer · 09-19-2008, 05:28 PM

i was surprised how comfortable they were. and for $10 - why not!

09-04-2008, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	Changing the bars on a C50 Hi yall. I have an '05/'06 C50 with stock bars and cables. I want to swap out to a slightly taller bar, but with a shorter width and less angle on the pullback. I searched topics about C50 handlebars, but didnt see the information I was looking for (could've missed it). What are the dimensions of the stock bars? rise, pullback, and width... Thanks for all help. Amish __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-06-2008, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
amvince Sit speling cheker Joined: Jan 2008 Bike: 07 M50 Black, 06 Ninja 250 Blue Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 1,820	Don't hav any dimensions but I may be interested in the bars if you change them. I'm trying to make my M50 fit my wife. __________________ "ALL I CAN DO IS WHAT I CAN DO"

09-08-2008, 09:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	hahaha - Tallannie - I wasnt asking someone to do it - i was hoping someone else already had... anyway - to get the bars I wanted, I needed to do some slight tear-down of the stock bars. Turns out the risers aren't knurled and the stock bars aren't dimpled. Thats a good thing - makes the searching easier. I measured the stock bars at a 6" rise with a 36" spread. Although my main dislike with the stock bars is the angle of the pullback, I didnt have a way to figure out what they were, so I skipped it for now. I bought a new z-bar handlebar off the internet this weekend. It has a 10" rise and is only 30" wide. If I am close on my backyard calculations, I should be able to use the stock cables, switch boxes, and levers. This will allow my shoulders to rest more comfortably, and my arms to be more parallel to the road which should lessen the fatigue on my hands. I also ordered some new grips that have gel inserts which i figured should help some too. I will take pictures when I get them on. __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	hahahaha Just your friendly neighborhood Amish Crack Dealer.... __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-11-2008, 08:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Twixer Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2008 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: NW Pa Posts: 53	Handlebar swap Hey Amish, I just ordered a set of Road King hi rise pull back bars for my C50. They are about 4" taller and 2" narrower than my stock bars. My son just put a pair on his Road King and they fit great without changing any wires or cables. I took his old touring bars and laid them on top of my bars and they were almost identical in configuration. The knurl distance was correct for the stock risers. I'll keep you informed when I get them installed and post a pic.

09-06-2008, 09:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
johbren Ditch Magnet Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2007 red and black c50 Location: lewisburg ohio Posts: 182	I thought of a narrower bar so I could fit it through my basement door I wonder about some buckhorn pullbacks?

09-10-2008, 02:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
cabbotage Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7	Look at that, Amish, now you're the go-to guy. I've been thinking of swapping bars and was wondering the same things. One second you're just some guy... two posts later your an expert on handlebars. You've already saved someone else the trouble of a walk out to the garage.

09-12-2008, 09:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	same here - I was hoping my new z-bars would be in by the weekend, but unless they show up today - looks like next week for me... __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-13-2008, 11:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	Well - I installed my new z-bars today. I also installed saddlebags, grips, and a cup holder all after I changed the oil and filter. I am installing a 12 volt socket tomorrow so I can charge my cell phone when I go out on long rides. I am planning a long ride next month as a matter of fact. Going from Mobile, Alabama to Key West, Florida then up to Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, before heading back home. Taking a week off of work and I have 3 friends who are riding it with me. REALLY looking forward to this! Now that my bars are 100 times more comfortable - I can relax and just ride.... __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-14-2008, 06:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	Got the 12 volt socket installed and also wired up an alarm system. I'm almost ready for new paint __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

09-18-2008, 09:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	I have pictures now!!! Notice the chrome drink holder? On long rides I dont have to buy a drink and toss it - I can carry it with me now. I was able to use the stock cables and lines without modification - probably could've gone up to the 12" z-bars as they are only 32" wide - but -the 10"ers fit me perfectly. The bags are ok - kinda small on the inside - I am planning to remove them after this Key West trip next month. My plans for the winter - I intend to make full dresser fenders for it, similar to old Indian Chief fenders, and a new paintjob - leaning towards either an electric blue metallic, or a dark burnt orange metallic... __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals. Last edited by AmishCrackDealer; 09-18-2008 at 09:12 AM.

09-19-2008, 03:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
diamond_jim Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: S4 Scatcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,622	Cool. I like it. Hey, I used to have grips like that on my old BMX bike. __________________ M50 tutorials, tips and how-to links DJ's new project bike

09-19-2008, 05:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
AmishCrackDealer Ditch Magnet Joined: Dec 2007 Bike: Custom Hyosung GV650 trike, Suzuki C50, Ducati Monster chopper Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	i was surprised how comfortable they were. and for $10 - why not! __________________ This material is the sole work of the AmishCrackDealer. Any reproduction or re-distribution without express written consent of the AmishCrackDealer will result in the torture of your relatives and the dissemination of illicit material depicting you committing illegal acts with barnyard animals.

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