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14 Oct 2009 20:31 #327613
by thompsonmx100
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
1985 gpz750
Kz 650
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I didn't like th mx bars i put on my gs 500 went for a streetfighter look and it just felt wierd made my back hurt and killed my corner positioning.
2006 gs 500 streetfighter
1982 gpz750 breathed on wreck
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15 Oct 2009 14:03 - 15 Oct 2009 14:29 #327722
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77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.
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mjkawa wrote:
That's what I have on my 650, here's a pic.
Some may like them this way, some may not but I'm very pleased with them, they give a good riding position, slight forward lean without too much pressure on the wrists and the grip angle feels very natural.
Note that there are (at least) two types of Clubmans, mainly a 'Kawasaki type' and a 'Honda type' - if you decide to mount them this way make sure you get the 'Kawasaki type' (the ones pictured) as the 'Honda type' is to narrow between the 'horns' to fit around the Kaw gauges.
Any one got any pics of the clubmans mounted upside down?
That's what I have on my 650, here's a pic.
Some may like them this way, some may not but I'm very pleased with them, they give a good riding position, slight forward lean without too much pressure on the wrists and the grip angle feels very natural.
Note that there are (at least) two types of Clubmans, mainly a 'Kawasaki type' and a 'Honda type' - if you decide to mount them this way make sure you get the 'Kawasaki type' (the ones pictured) as the 'Honda type' is to narrow between the 'horns' to fit around the Kaw gauges.
77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.
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15 Oct 2009 16:08 #327729
by mjkawa
82 KZ-1000-J
77 KZ650 B
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Thanks OnkelB, Thats just what I was thinkin about.
I love this place!!
Just ask and you shall receive!!
Also, love the swing arm.
Got any other picks of this ride? Its very similar to what im working on.
Thanks again!
MJ
I love this place!!
Just ask and you shall receive!!
Also, love the swing arm.
Got any other picks of this ride? Its very similar to what im working on.
Thanks again!
MJ
82 KZ-1000-J
77 KZ650 B
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15 Oct 2009 17:24 #327744
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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16 Oct 2009 05:13 - 16 Oct 2009 05:14 #327820
by OnkelB
77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.
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mjkawa wrote:
More than you'd care to see. Here are a couple - from the side:
Got any other picks of this ride?
More than you'd care to see. Here are a couple - from the side:
77 KZ 650 B1, 82 GPz 1100 B2.
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16 Oct 2009 05:15 - 16 Oct 2009 05:15 #327821
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16 Oct 2009 19:52 - 16 Oct 2009 19:54 #327949
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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I also have Clubman bars and like them.
Mine are mounted right side up.
The ends are not too sharply angled downwards like some I've seen, which I think would hurt your wrists over time.
I have another set that are lower by a few inches.
Mine are mounted right side up.
The ends are not too sharply angled downwards like some I've seen, which I think would hurt your wrists over time.
I have another set that are lower by a few inches.
Rob
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Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me
1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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16 Oct 2009 19:57 #327951
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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i had a set of those clubmans mounted the same way on a xs650 i had years ago it completely changed the way the bike felt and how i rode it i would use them again for sure up until i saw your bike onkelb with them like that i have never seen any others mounted that way.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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26 Oct 2009 03:21 #329676
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I run a set of Drag Bars with 2" setback mounts. These work great for me, but my bike seating position is modified. The seatrail is lowered about 4" in the back just forward of where the shocks attach. The only prob is the bars are bent slightly back at the grips causeing cramps in my forearms. I can easily ride 300 miles non-stop on it without back pain just arm cramps.
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