I don't know about the bars, but don't be so paranoid about the subframe "issue" that you avoid the '99 and '00 for that reason, that's a perfect example of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. My '00 has a bit over 36,000 miles on it with somewhere between 5-10,000 of that two-up, and have had no problems with it. BUT! I also don't have a four-one aftermarket exhaust system which may be a contributing factor to sub-frame failures with those years because the stock, two muffler exhaust system also functions as a support for the aluminum subframe. That's what I have heard anyway and it does make sense. If you would buy a '99 or '00 just keep an eye on the welds, aquire a steel unit, or add subframe reinforcements which are available but I don't remember from who, and watch the massive "Stoppies". Despite what you may have heard, there are a lot of satified, happy '99 and '00 Busa riders out there. If you do decide to look at the bike you mention, be sure that the latest (third generation) updates have been performed on the cam chain tensioner. I am 51 years old and would not trade my '00 for any other year Hayabusa.