handlebars for 1983 kz550 ltd.

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11 Mar 2015 19:11 #664140 by fastdave
handlebars for 1983 kz550 ltd. was created by fastdave
Does anyone know if these will work good on a 1983 kz550 ltd?

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12 Mar 2015 05:46 - 13 Mar 2015 05:38 #664164 by martin_csr
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I installed a Flanders set onto my 81 650 a while back but have since replaced them w Emgo European bars from Z1Enterprises.com. The Fr Br mc was level w the Flanders set (the mc is tilted w the Euro bars). The upright riding position is fine around town, but for extended periods at highway speeds or bursts of 65+ mph, not so good unless you have a fairing,
To save money Emgo probably has the style, but the measurements could be different.

1981 KZ650-CSR w/ Flanders BMW Med Tall Street bars.
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12 Mar 2015 17:25 - 12 Mar 2015 17:31 #664254 by fastdave
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Thanks, your bike looks good with them and they look comfortable. I think ill go ahead and get the bars. Thanks.
Oh did you have to change out any cables or anything?

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12 Mar 2015 21:20 - 13 Mar 2015 05:42 #664274 by martin_csr
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You don't have to change out the cables & brake line, but they might be too long with new bars.
I moved the front turn signals to the headlight bucket first. Then refurbished the Fr brake & got new ss lines. After that I installed a new clutch cable, then an even shorter clutch cable for the Euro bars. I never got around to replacing the throttle cables. doh.
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13 Mar 2015 03:37 #664290 by fastdave
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Thats sounds cool. Im going to go ahead and order the bars. If the cables bother me I can change them later. Thanks

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