Baileyrock Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 I was going through my 5th gen parts and have several bars all marked 5th gen, BUT I discovered two variations of 5th gen bars??? :blush: I also found two different part numbers on Ron Ayers for both the bars and top tree! 11 53150-MBG-000 HANDLEBAR, L. HANDLE 11 53150-MBG-D00 PIPE, L. HANDLE 13 53300-MBG-000 BRIDGE, FORK TOP 13 53300-MBG-E00 BRIDGE, FORK TOP I have two identical bars other than one has a OffSet locate Pin and the other a pin right in line with the bar? :huh: Here's a pic(all pics are of a Right Hand bar). The bar on the right has the locating pin directly in line with the bar and the one I am calling straight! Take a look, I'm adding a 5th gen poll to find out who has what and the year of each type. Your help and thoughts are appreciated! BR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wera803 Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 2001 with heli-bars :blush: Sorry, don't have my stock ones either or I'd look and vote for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Vee-Ef-Ar Posted April 16, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 16, 2009 Nicely spotted BR... hmmm I wonder why? Anyway, I have a 98 with the offset. Your poll is asking for more than 1 vote, unfortunately I only have 1 bike :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Yeah, they did change them at one point, you're not seeing things. I think the cat-equipped 5th gens were different from the non-cat versions. Now why on earth they would change the handlebars is beyond me. They also changed the clutch, the rear brake disc, the font on the instruments, blah blah blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Yeah, they did change them at one point, you're not seeing things. I think the cat-equipped 5th gens were different from the non-cat versions. Now why on earth they would change the handlebars is beyond me. They also changed the clutch, the rear brake disc, the font on the instruments, blah blah blah. BNP for 2000!!! (bold new parts??) :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 I have several bars of each style and need to know what they fit before I sell them! :blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Who's got what??? :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted April 18, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) Who's got what??? :huh: Whoa this is wacko - now I gotta go look..... :huh: The verdict is..... my pins are strait down the centerline across the triples. Learn something new everyday. My bike is a '98. MD Edited April 22, 2009 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
original007 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 '99 offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer mello dude Posted April 18, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) Hey BR.....The offset bars might also be 4th gens. Check to see if bar heights are the same. 4ths are about a bar diameter lower. ---- I intalled 4th gen bars on my 5th. btw- dunno what it is but the survey wont let me vote..... MD Edited April 18, 2009 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted April 18, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2009 I bought a set of '98 bars to put on my 4th GEN. They are the "inline" ones which look to fit perfectly on my '97-won't even have to grind off the locator nub. If they don't maybe I can 'trade' for a set of the "offset" ones. Anyone know which of these works best on a 4th GEN? Good catch on this, Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer robwalmsley Posted April 18, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 18, 2009 hi there ive just fitted 5thjen.offset lug bars on my 4th gen.the bars come from a breakers so i dont know the model year.the problem i found on fitting these bars is the bar ends just touch the tank.ive fitted tap washers to the steering lock stops .ive a 1/8gap now.im slowly getting used to the new steering and handling.the 4th gen bars have offsetlugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keny Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I have to check mine. I have a 00 whit the H.I.S.S system, might be that that made differens in the top tre, as the key look/ignission look are bigger on 00 on whit the H.I.S.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted April 19, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 19, 2009 :fing02: Hmmm can't get it to let me "vote" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 I have no idea which mine has. I would like to change the fonts on the instruments though. :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 OK there are 98-99's with both the straight & OffSeen bars on them??? :491: I have no idea how to figure this out? These two bars are identical in every way except pin location! People mentioned 4th gen bike's/bars here, are the angle, shape & lenght all identical to a 5th gen bar or what? BR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer banderso Posted April 19, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 19, 2009 99 - Offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 99 - Offset Thanks! :491: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted April 20, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 20, 2009 Sir, The 5th Gen I have are about a 1/2 in. higher than the stock 4th Gen bars. (which is why I got 'em) The pins on the 5th gens LOOK to be in the same place as the 4th. Hope this helps. 99 - Offset Thanks! :fing02: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Sir,The 5th Gen I have are about a 1/2 in. higher than the stock 4th Gen bars. (which is why I got 'em) The pins on the 5th gens LOOK to be in the same place as the 4th. Hope this helps. Thanks, but what is that pin location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 Fixed the Poll, I think? :happy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rangemaster Posted April 21, 2009 Member Contributer Share Posted April 21, 2009 '98 INLINE. Looks to be a direct replacement for my 4th gen except 1/2 in higher. Sir,The 5th Gen I have are about a 1/2 in. higher than the stock 4th Gen bars. (which is why I got 'em) The pins on the 5th gens LOOK to be in the same place as the 4th. Hope this helps. 99 - Offset Thanks! :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 '98 INLINE. Looks to be a direct replacement for my 4th gen except 1/2 in higher. Still looking for your pin location! Straight or off-set? thax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 '98 INLINE. Looks to be a direct replacement for my 4th gen except 1/2 in higher. Still looking for your pin location! Straight or off-set? thax I took INLINE to mean straight, not offset?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileyrock Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 '98 INLINE. Looks to be a direct replacement for my 4th gen except 1/2 in higher. Still looking for your pin location! Straight or off-set? thax I took INLINE to mean straight, not offset?? So your smarter than me! :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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