? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

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? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

06 Feb 2010 14:40

i like the look of the drag bars but was wondering what you guys do for the master cylinder. do you use aftermarket or is there another style off another bike? do you use risers to gain clearance over the triple trees? thanks for any advice and assistance

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

06 Feb 2010 15:51

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i had problems running the 78 style mastercylinder so i just let my throttle hang out past the bars about an inch and lived with it.the 73-77 style mc might be morecompact though,ill run superbike bars when it goes back together sometime in 2015! :laugh:

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

06 Feb 2010 16:41

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thanks. i thought of doing that also but it was sticking out almost 3" and i wasnt impressed with the look. is the 78 master cylinder different?

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 05:14

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One option is to go with Superbike bars. I know they aren't as aggressive as drag bars but they have enough room for everything to fit correctly. I have them on my '78.

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 05:38

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Drag bars come in different dimensions.

The drag bars we keep on the shelf are:
Width 27.5" Rise 0" Pullback 3.75" Center Width 8.5"

We can get some that are 28" wide, pullback 3.8" and center width 5.6" (this is too narrow for many bikes).

I've seem them advertised as wide as 30".

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 05:51

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Drag bars are hard on my wrists, I like the superbike bars myself

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07 Feb 2010 05:53 - 07 Feb 2010 05:54

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Mine has the Superbike bars and some kind of different master cylinder. I think my master cylinder maybe a 77model?

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 06:10

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if you don't mind the slightly anachronistic setup you could put on a mc from a late model sportbike like I did, they are really easy to fit because the cup can be put wherever.

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 06:22

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thanks, i thought of the superbike bars

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 06:27

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thanks, i may have to go with something wider to get the clearances i need. do you know if there are any risers available that would raise the bars 1/2 to 1"?

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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 07:29

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thanks, i may have to go with something wider to get the clearances i need. do you know if there are any risers available that would raise the bars 1/2 to 1"?

These are setbacks but they do make a riser setback. You might have to do some searching but they do make them

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82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
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74 Honda QA 50
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Re: ? for those with drag bars on '74 z1 900

07 Feb 2010 08:21

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thanks

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