Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

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Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 12:37

Just trying to find out what are the stock handlebars.....Daytona Tour Style?.........European Style?.........Z1 KZ900 Style?.....or others?
I know they are 7/8", but just looking for the stock setup.

2016 CTX700(Honda)
1990 cr500(restored 100%)
1990 cr250(restored 100%)
1979 KZ650 C3
1979 KZ1000 ST(shaft)
1979 KZ1000B LTD

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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 13:37

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The LTD bars 1976 thru 1980 were all pretty similar, a bit of rise and angled back quite a bit. I always compared them to wheelbarrow handles, although that is a bit of an exaggeration. I have never used the stock bars on any of the three LTDs I've owned, I found them uncomfortable . However the new owner of my 1976 installed the stock bars that went with the bike and likes them, to each his own!

Mike

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1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 13:53

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krazee1......which ones did you end up using then?

2016 CTX700(Honda)
1990 cr500(restored 100%)
1990 cr250(restored 100%)
1979 KZ650 C3
1979 KZ1000 ST(shaft)
1979 KZ1000B LTD

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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 14:13

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My personal Favorites are K&N. I think they are called SuperBike Bars. They are black chrome and have about a 2 1/2" rise and about 3" pull back. I dont know if they are still available.

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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 16:09

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Superbike bars are very popular on KZ 1000s
I run Clubman bars from Airtech. I run the wider ones plus welded on 1 inch extra to the end of each side.
I install them upside down so not to be all bent over the bike while riding .
Pretty comfortable this way and look great.
Here is a picture of my bike (78 LTD ) with stock and my Clubman setup
Dave

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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

27 Nov 2020 18:11

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SuperBike style bars are my preference also!

Mike

Former M.E. at Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing, Lincoln, NE
1966 W1 (the Z1 of 1966-50H.P. and 100mph!)
1974 Z1
1978 KZ1000 LTD
1976 KZ900B pile O parts
1980 KZ750E
1980 Honda XL250S (I know, wrong flavor!)

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Re: Stock Handlebars on 1979 KZ1000LTD?

28 Nov 2020 09:33

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Thanks guys!!
Nice bike Dave!!

2016 CTX700(Honda)
1990 cr500(restored 100%)
1990 cr250(restored 100%)
1979 KZ650 C3
1979 KZ1000 ST(shaft)
1979 KZ1000B LTD

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