# Can I use "new" bar controls on my GS1000 build?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [September 23, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-new-bar-controls-on-my-gs1000-build/73951 "2009-09-23T16:48:32Z")\
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**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-new-bar-controls-on-my-gs1000-build/73951/1 "2009-09-23T16:48:32Z")

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I have begun mockup for my GS1000 cafe build and have started working on my bars and controls. I orders some clip ons but after I mounted my stock controls on them, Ive realized that they just look worn. I jumped on ebay and was looking at some Suzuki SV stock clip ons that come with all the controls and levers. Can I use these controls on my GS1000 and just mate the wires with my stock wiring harness? I plan on freshening the harness up and changing all of the electrical plugs so I assume I can just match the wires up when I change out the connectors. Anyone have any insight?

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**Author:** ![focusinprogress](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/focusinprogress/32/7227_2.png) [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-new-bar-controls-on-my-gs1000-build/73951/2 "2009-09-23T17:32:41Z")

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you can def. swap out the controls, just do some basic electrical using an idiot light to figure out what wires go to where and you will be all set. I have contemplated throwing some newer controls on my '75 CB550 cafe bike as well…

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**Author:** ![Boarderx192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b782af/32.png) [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\
**Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 5:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/can-i-use-new-bar-controls-on-my-gs1000-build/73951/3 "2009-09-23T17:43:22Z")

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thanks