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Handlebar change on 77 750 twin
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14 Jul 2006 20:05 #62076
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I would like to change the stock bars on my 77 750 twin. I'm looking for something lower but at about the same pullback i think. I'll be swapping my mirrors out also a little shorter stemmed. Anyone out there done this on a 750 twin like mine, and do you have any recommendations for a certain style?
Thank you in advance,
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14 Jul 2006 23:38 #62106
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I have put Superbike bars on the last two 750 twins I have had, the latest is my avatar.
But not all Superbike bars will work, measure the distance across the handlebar risers (mounts) and look for one with a center distance at least as long as your measurement, and get the widest bars you can find. On the 78-80 750 twins, anything shorter than 29" wide will put the master cylinder into the tach.
I bought both of mine from some bike shop in PA that also sells on eBay, I have bought 3 or 4 Superbike bars from them at different times. I think I paid ~$25, but they were the only ones I have found that work.
But not all Superbike bars will work, measure the distance across the handlebar risers (mounts) and look for one with a center distance at least as long as your measurement, and get the widest bars you can find. On the 78-80 750 twins, anything shorter than 29" wide will put the master cylinder into the tach.
I bought both of mine from some bike shop in PA that also sells on eBay, I have bought 3 or 4 Superbike bars from them at different times. I think I paid ~$25, but they were the only ones I have found that work.
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15 Jul 2006 05:48 #62121
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(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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got12narow wrote:
I HATE the stock bars on my second 750. They have to go, even though I want to maintain an appearance of stock on this bike, I can't stand the position. I feel like I'm sitting up begging like a dog. Or getting my nails done or something.
Shorter mirrors and lower bars? you want them to be *totally* useless? Just the lower bars alone pretty much gets you mirrors full of elbows...
EDIT: Wow, just checked that link. Looks like they've been bought out and closed down. I guess the cheap bars didn't sell that well...
Post edited by: Biquetoast, at: 2006/07/21 13:24
I have the cheap SuperBike bars from AZMotorsports.com on one of my 750s. Got the "Daytona" model for the 400, it's like in between the superbike and stock.I would like to change the stock bars on my 77 750 twin. I'm looking for something lower but at about the same pullback i think. I'll be swapping my mirrors out also a little shorter stemmed. Anyone out there done this on a 750 twin like mine, and do you have any recommendations for a certain style?
Thank you in advance,
I HATE the stock bars on my second 750. They have to go, even though I want to maintain an appearance of stock on this bike, I can't stand the position. I feel like I'm sitting up begging like a dog. Or getting my nails done or something.
Shorter mirrors and lower bars? you want them to be *totally* useless? Just the lower bars alone pretty much gets you mirrors full of elbows...
EDIT: Wow, just checked that link. Looks like they've been bought out and closed down. I guess the cheap bars didn't sell that well...
Post edited by: Biquetoast, at: 2006/07/21 13:24
(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(3.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com
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15 Jul 2006 17:31 #62219
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I put drag bars on mine. I love em.
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21 Jul 2006 08:08 #63639
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Sorry if its already been covered. I'm away from the bike and have come across a set of SB bars. I forgot to get teh diameter of the stock bars on the 77 750. Can anyone tell me if the stock bars are 7/8" or 1"?
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Adam
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21 Jul 2006 08:35 #63645
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Thanks Steel:)
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