newB: superbike bars
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newB: superbike bars
12 Oct 2007 09:39
Hello all, first post... many more to come.
I plan on purchasing superbike bars for my 80' kz650 custom, but the measurements i've found seem off. All the ads on ebay for superbike bars have a center measurement of 4" but the bar clamps on the top crown are a little more than 4" apart. Will the bars fit, or will I be clamping down on the bends? Is there anything I can do to remedy this, or should I keep shopping for a wider center?
I plan on purchasing superbike bars for my 80' kz650 custom, but the measurements i've found seem off. All the ads on ebay for superbike bars have a center measurement of 4" but the bar clamps on the top crown are a little more than 4" apart. Will the bars fit, or will I be clamping down on the bends? Is there anything I can do to remedy this, or should I keep shopping for a wider center?
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Re: newB: superbike bars
12 Oct 2007 10:49
Welcome. 
Not sure on the bar spacings. I've bought bars in the past and have never had a problem, as long as they're 7/8" bars.
You may have problems with the brake master cylinder getting close to the Tach, so that might need dealing with.
Pictures are a must for new members.

Not sure on the bar spacings. I've bought bars in the past and have never had a problem, as long as they're 7/8" bars.
You may have problems with the brake master cylinder getting close to the Tach, so that might need dealing with.
Pictures are a must for new members.

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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, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s (aka GPz750)
1978 KZ1000 project
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Re: newB: superbike bars
12 Oct 2007 20:09
There are Superbike bars available with a 4.75" center width, I know this because I have bought 3 of them so far.
The 750 twins require at least a 4.75" center.
I think Z1 Enterprises may sell them, but I bought mine from a bike shop in PA that sells on eBay.
They are not real easy to find.
Post edited by: steell, at: 2007/10/12 23:09
The 750 twins require at least a 4.75" center.
I think Z1 Enterprises may sell them, but I bought mine from a bike shop in PA that sells on eBay.
They are not real easy to find.
Post edited by: steell, at: 2007/10/12 23:09
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