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17 Mar 2012 23:56 - 18 Mar 2012 00:00 #510329
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'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
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Handle Bars? What do you like/want/use?? was created by Drooz
I've looked for a thread on bars. Handle bars that is! :whistle: I couldn't find one, so...
I've tried sooooo many different kinds/types/styles!! From stock to clip-ons to mx and everything in between. :woohoo:
These I just picked up a new set this week. They are from RSI Racing which seems to be focused on snowmobiles!! They work well enough on my KZ!!
www.rsiracing.net/catalog/
I love the narrow width and low rise. I actually trimmed an inch off each end.
What about you guys (gals?). What are you using and why? What do you want to switch to? Why?
I've tried sooooo many different kinds/types/styles!! From stock to clip-ons to mx and everything in between. :woohoo:
These I just picked up a new set this week. They are from RSI Racing which seems to be focused on snowmobiles!! They work well enough on my KZ!!
www.rsiracing.net/catalog/
I love the narrow width and low rise. I actually trimmed an inch off each end.
What about you guys (gals?). What are you using and why? What do you want to switch to? Why?
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!
Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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18 Mar 2012 00:10 #510334
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1978 KZ1000 A2
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1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
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Pretty much Super Bars (kind of fitting for my paint Scheme)
but they are the only barsI have tried Not crazy about the comfort but they look great lol
my harley had sort of a fat small beech bar I really liked
but they are the only barsI have tried Not crazy about the comfort but they look great lol
my harley had sort of a fat small beech bar I really liked
1978 KZ1000 A2
Thrown Together To Ride Til Winter
Facebook Page
Free Range Custom Art
1982/83 750R/GPZ
1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
1982 Yamahopper QT50
Previous
2 79 HD sporty XLH
02 HD FLSTS Heritage
60's HD Hummer
70's Honda 550 Four
70 Yamaha 100
and various enduros dirtbikes minibikes...
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18 Mar 2012 06:12 #510370
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1980 KZ550-C2 LTD Custom
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Right now some upward turned clubman bars. I'm thinking about some 12" apes to go cruiser style.
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18 Mar 2012 08:39 - 18 Mar 2012 14:38 #510374
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
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i just took off the mx bars that ive had on for the past few years. i love the look but they would be more comfy with more rearward bend. so i just bought some superbike bars to try again.
i cant see your pics(blocked at work). i'm looking at the rsi web site,are the rsi carbon bars like a mx or superbike bend ? they look sweet. the only carbon bars ive seen before were mx bends.
i cant see your pics(blocked at work). i'm looking at the rsi web site,are the rsi carbon bars like a mx or superbike bend ? they look sweet. the only carbon bars ive seen before were mx bends.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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18 Mar 2012 08:59 #510376
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81 KZ1000 LTD
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TRX 450 fat bars. I saw them on ebay and they looked like a good fit. I might swap them out for some rizoma's if I can find a good deal on them one of these days.
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18 Mar 2012 10:11 #510390
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1982 KZ1000 CSR
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Those look great.
Where did you get your levers/master cylinder?
Where did you get your levers/master cylinder?
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18 Mar 2012 12:02 #510414
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The usual gravity feed won't work unless fluid level in the reservoir is above the master cylinder bore.
Would resolve any question about this aspect before relying on proper functioning of the master cylinder.
It might work temporarily, until needing more fluid in the bore.
Good Fortune!
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The usual gravity feed won't work unless fluid level in the reservoir is above the master cylinder bore.
Would resolve any question about this aspect before relying on proper functioning of the master cylinder.
It might work temporarily, until needing more fluid in the bore.
Good Fortune!
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KZ900 LTD
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18 Mar 2012 22:24 #510535
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1980 KZ550-C2 LTD Custom
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You can get the set for $70 at facory kiss on eBay in different colors.
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18 Mar 2012 23:29 #510548
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Ya, a temporary solution to a broken fluid reservoir mount. :blush:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!
Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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Patton wrote:
The usual gravity feed won't work unless fluid level in the reservoir is above the master cylinder bore.
Would resolve any question about this aspect before relying on proper functioning of the master cylinder.
It might work temporarily, until needing more fluid in the bore.
Good Fortune!
Ya, a temporary solution to a broken fluid reservoir mount. :blush:
'77 kz1000 (zx10r) Modified/Street
'81 GPz550 "TrackBike"
'05 zx10r Retro/Mod Sportbike 4 SALE!!
'02 zrx1200r Lightly Modified Street SOLD!!
'74 h2b 750 (FZ600) "Mongrel" 2 Stroke SOLD!!
"Invictus Maneo" - I remain unvanquished.
Kawasaki - Let The Good Times Roll!
Mississauga, Ontario. CANADA
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18 Mar 2012 23:52 #510551
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Johnnynopants has a set of those and loves them. I am ordering mine soon.
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19 Mar 2012 03:10 #510589
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71 Moto-guzzi 750
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I used to use Superbike bars but use the daytona style Bars now
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20 Mar 2012 01:09 #510779
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Someone once told me to marry that motorcycle I was riding ......there's times I wish I hadda listened .
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Superbike bars here. Grab-On grips.
What headlight bucket is on your bike Drooz?
What headlight bucket is on your bike Drooz?
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