Handlebar Recommendations

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Handlebar Recommendations

22 Nov 2007 09:26
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I own a 1983 KZ750F LTD. I am not that thrilled with the OEM raised and swept back handle bars. Does someone have a recommendation for a handlebar that is straighter but not necessarily cafe racer bars? Will the R model type bar work?

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Re: Handlebar Recommendations

22 Nov 2007 13:07
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How 'bout these?

tinyurl.com/2cknft
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1974 Z1 900 Project
1977 (2) KZ 650 projects

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Re: Handlebar Recommendations

23 Nov 2007 05:17
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Yeah, anything but stock buck-horn style roto-tillers that you have will be an improvement...but, I have to go with z1rick's recommendation. I doubt that you have to change anything with those bars...and you should experience a drastic handling improvement.
78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
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Re: Handlebar Recommendations

23 Nov 2007 05:44
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Also, for reference, see THIS RECENT THREAD for more detail, opinion, links, etc....

B)
(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Sold
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com

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Re: Handlebar Recommendations

23 Nov 2007 06:50
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My 1100 Spectre has the same style bars. I don't like them either but I do want a upright riding position. I picked up a old Voyager cop bike for parts for cheap. I plan to use the adjustable handlebars from it. They are 7/8" on the ends so the 1100 controls will fit but the bottom of the bars is 1" so I will have to ream the risers on the 1100 so they will fit.
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