handlebars and sprocket tooth upgrades

hey so im trying to decide what handlebars to get. im looking for ones that are lower but still comfortable over distance, e.g. not clubman. i was thinking european or superbike, but i cant find any pictures of ones installed. any ideas?

also i am looking for info about getting a sprocket upgrade to make takeoff faster. my thought here is that wouldn't it decrease top speed? any drawbacks? basically i want to try and make this bike more competitive with some of the modern 600cc sports bikes. is that even possible?

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For gearing ratio changes, www.gearingcommander.com is what I use.

For new sprockets & chain:
www.z1enterprises.com
www.sunstar-mc.com/home.aspx
www.rebelgears.com/
www.schnitzracing.com
www.jtsprockets.com
www.pmfronline.com/counter_shaft_sprockets.php
www.dgchassis.net/

Here's a KZ440 w the Euro bars. New member from KCMO. KZ440 Project -->> M.B Co -->> his photos are gone - check the KZ gallery

KZ440 Euro bars eurobarspic Photo eurobarz european

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I have the euro bars on my 1000LTD. Can't really see them in the pict, but you might be able to judge the hand position. I like mine.

D'oh my bad lol. my bike is s 78 KZ650c. and im looking to lower the profile so its looking like superbike or drag bars for me i think. as for sprocket upgrades and stuff, i dont even know what to think lol. if i spent enough time on it, i think i could figure it ou easy enough, but i just have to find the time to.

The only way you might stay anywhere near a 600 is if the 600 is running on two cylinders, then you might have a chance.

110-120 hp and less than 400 lbs dry weight, match those numbers

The KZ650 is a fun bike, enjoy it for what it is and don't waste your time trying to make it into something it will never be (short of spending a gazillion dollars on it anyway).

that is one pretty LTD friend.

Hey Riverroad, I like your bars. I am considering a euro or GP touring style bars. What brand is your bars? I was looking at the EMGO euro bars but am concerned that a 2 in rise is not comfortable.

Forgot about this topic lol. I'm still looking for something more sporty, but still comfortable to ride around 3 hour trips. Anyone have superbike or drag bars and use their bike as a daily rider or commuter? Or are there any other options?

Go to my build page and look at my pics. I have superbike bars from Z1ent

I also ride a KZ650. I recommend the bars on Z1enterprises. Cheap, and very nice. The bars I ordered have about a 2-3" rise, and are a little longer than most superbike bars, which is perfect for accommodating the very long front brake master cylinder that comes on the KZ650. If you go too short, it will hit into your tachometer.