Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

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Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 09:02
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The pull back on the stock bars are horrible but I like the grip location (not the angle)

Stock bars measure

Center 8"
Width 27"
Rise 10"
Pull back 12"

I like the more laid back feel as compared to sporty so low rise straight bars are out.

My thoughts are to go with a width of about 29" a rise of 12" and a pull back of 6". I could then rotate the bars back some.

Thoughts? Anyone gone in this direction?
'82 KZ1000-K2 LTD

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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 09:50
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Yes. I installed Flanders BMW Med Tall Street bars on my 81 650-CSR which came stock with the same bars as the 750Ltd-4.

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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 09:58 - 07 Sep 2010 09:58
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Much better wrist angle? It looks more comfortable.

Great looking bike!
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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 11:44
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Yes, they're much more comfortable than those ridiculous mini-apehangers.
The style is kinda like a V-twin cruiser. One downside is that at speeds above 60mph or so, you kinda have to lean forward quite a bit, which isn't terribly comfortable. The Euro or Daytona style might be a good alternative. A plus is that the front brake master cylinder is level. On other bars the mc will sit at an angle.

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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 17:34
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Find several handlebar options at Z1 Enterprises. :cheer:

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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

07 Sep 2010 20:17
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Patton wrote:
Find several handlebar options at Z1 Enterprises. :cheer:

Good Fortune! :)

I looked as I would have loved to added on to the $100 order I placed today but all of theirs were low bars. I don't want anything lower just less pull back.
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Re: Handlebar recommendations '82 LTD

08 Sep 2010 04:07
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Z-bars can be had in varying heights and with very little pullback. I went with a set of TC Bros. 12" Ape Hangers on my LTD. They put my hands about 3 inches below my shoulder line if I sit straight up, and just about level when I slouch.
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