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03 Mar 2006 13:26 #27906 by AzKZ650
Question on handlebars for a 650 SR was created by AzKZ650
Hi Guys,

I just bought a 78' 650SR a few weeks ago. I love the bike except it has kind of mini ape-hangers on it. They are about 9 inches up and 24 for width, I can't recall how far back they come, but I was hoping someone could give me some stock measurements (I'm assuming the ones I have aren't stock, they don't look like the bikes I've seen in the gallery), or recommend some comfortable after-market bars. Unfortunately I can't post a pic at the moment, They look alot like the handlebars on my brothers old schwinn from around 1979 :huh: .

Thanks,

-Brian

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03 Mar 2006 13:56 #27909 by DanOz7Five0
Replied by DanOz7Five0 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
Those probably are stock bars. They are usually replaced pretty quickly too.

Do they look something like this? If you can see them in all that mess

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03 Mar 2006 15:15 #27926 by AzKZ650
Replied by AzKZ650 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
I think mine are closer in, when I'm on it my elbows are right up against my ribs. I'll see if I can figure out a way to get some pixs posted over the weekend.
Any recommendations for replacement handlebars ?

Thanks,

-Brian

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03 Mar 2006 15:27 #27930 by 77KZ650
Replied by 77KZ650 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
Maybe drag bars, super bike bars, or clubmans, depends on your riding style ;) how do you like to drive?

07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH

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03 Mar 2006 20:04 #28025 by rstnick
Replied by rstnick on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
You can put on just about any type of bars to your liking.
The pics below are of Blake's bike. When I took it for a ride, it felt as how you described. He has since put on clip ons, in the lower pic.



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03 Mar 2006 20:19 #28037 by 77KZ650
Replied by 77KZ650 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
Clubmans give the same feel as clip ons, heres what mine look like

07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH
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03 Mar 2006 20:20 #28038 by 77KZ650
Replied by 77KZ650 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
from the side

07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH
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03 Mar 2006 20:22 #28039 by 77KZ650
Replied by 77KZ650 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
front (thats a viper fairing if you are wondering)


Post edited by: 77KZ650, at: 2006/03/03 23:24

07 MDP Rookie of the Year
01 ZX-12R street/drag bike. 8.97 @155.7 pump gas, dot tires, no bars, no power adders. top speed in the 1/4: 161MPH
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04 Mar 2006 06:45 #28127 by N0NB
Replied by N0NB on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
I do have a set of Clubman MOT-027ST like those pictured in the second of 77KZ650's pics. I took 'em off and put the stock ones back on. I have no need for 'em so if anyone's interested, let me know.

- Nate >>

P.S. Attached is a pic of how the PO had them mounted when I bought it.



Post edited by: n0nb, at: 2006/03/04 09:49

Nate

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1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
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04 Mar 2006 08:19 #28157 by Tower_Monkey1
Replied by Tower_Monkey1 on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
Take a look at my aviator, I've got the stock bars and they are similar to the stock bars that your SR should come with. If your elbows are into your sides, you have to have aftermarket bars. When you sit on the bike, youe hands are in the position that they would be if holding a coffe cup by the handle , correct ? If so, that would make for one un natural riding position, not to mention your arms hurting or falling asleep. Post up some pics for us. If you want I have a few sets of stock bars. Let me know. Wayne

NONB, I sent you a PM on the bars. Thanks Wayne

78 KZ650C2 Dyna ignition and coils,Pod filters,4-1 Kerker,CBR Tail Light,Drilled front dics,Custom front fender,1/4 fairing.

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04 Mar 2006 17:40 #28255 by ronboskz650sr
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Here are drag bars w/ barend mirrors...

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04 Mar 2006 19:14 #28282 by Mark Wing
Replied by Mark Wing on topic Question on handlebars for a 650 SR
I liked Superbike bars on my KZ650

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77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.

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