Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

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Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

14 Nov 2008 18:14 - 14 Nov 2008 18:15
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Ok, I want to get some lower bars for a sportier riding position similar to clip-ons but not quite as low. Would superbike bars fit inverted (clubman style) on a '78 kz650? The mounting flat in the middle is 4" across on the bars. The clubmans are 4.8" so I am hoping that 4" is enough. Would anyone care to measure how far across the tripletree area is where the bars attach? I'm across the state from my bike for a couple weeks, but want to order parts now. I am considering just putting drag bars on, but would like some drop and superbike bars upside-down look about perfect.
(...also,I'd rather not do clubmans...


Thanks for the help.
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Re: Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

14 Nov 2008 20:57
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that's a good question man...I am interested in what you find out.

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Re: Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

14 Nov 2008 21:30
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I currently have clubmans on my kz 650, and they are simmlar to the clip-ons on my buddy's 03 suzuki gsxr 600. I had drag bars on it before, i liked them more than the clubmans. I think superbike bars flipped upside down would be perfect. But thats just my .02 cents.
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Re: Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

15 Nov 2008 10:07
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Would anyone care to measure how far across the tripletree area is where the bars attach?

The mounts need 5 inches of bar to fit.
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Re: Upside down superbike bars on '78 kz650

15 Nov 2008 11:12
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Thanks bud, looks like I'm going with some drag bars...

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