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31 May 2010 15:22 - 09 Jun 2010 11:46
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soooo, im lookin for some new bars for my bike, and some opinions as well.

Im diggin the drag bars...but black or chrome?
i also like the ace clubmans too. also havent decided on black or chrome.
superbike bars are cool to but im not too sure.

Here are some pics of my bike, what would you get? 79 kz 650 c

also if anyone has some pics of these bars on their bikes i would love to see them.

Thanks much
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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

31 May 2010 15:23
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82 Honda ATC 200-sold
82 Yamaha Virago 920-sold
82 Yamaha YZ250j-kept
80 Suzuki GS 550-sold
82 Kawasaki KZ550 A2-ride all the time
79 Kawasaki KZ650 C-sold
73 Kawasaki Z1 900E-paid $200, sold $6000
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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

31 May 2010 15:45
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Keep in mind that the black handlebars may not be conductive, that is, on the chrome ones are/may be more conductive.

The same applies to powder coatings, as I understand the paint must be removed for a good ground or Earthing of the circuits.

A tap for threaded holes works good for paint/powder coating removal, on engine mounting bolts, some fine grit sandpaper scuffing to bare metal followed with an application of the silver anti-seize will greatly reduce the chance of corrosion.
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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

31 May 2010 16:32
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oh yeah, i noticed that when i was looking at some, the ones i was looking at were 28 inches long, 7/8's and they already come uncoated for that reason.
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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

01 Jun 2010 09:41
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Here's mine with drag bars. There is no tach, I had to reroute the hydraulic lines, and I used a pair of dirtbike top clamps for spacers. Also moved the mirrors to the ends of the bars. Stock bars were bent, drag bars were free. I'm time rich and money poor.

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01 Jun 2010 11:40
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rettereth, i need to see more pics of this bike. And you need a seat cover.
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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

01 Jun 2010 14:01
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I have a new seat to put on there. That one split this winter while riding in sub zero temps.
Here are some more pics, in no particular order.

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Re: handlebars, handlebars, handlebars!?!???

01 Jun 2010 14:02 - 01 Jun 2010 14:03
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other side

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01 Jun 2010 14:04
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whole deal

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01 Jun 2010 14:07 - 01 Jun 2010 14:13
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left side

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01 Jun 2010 14:14
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right side

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01 Jun 2010 14:15
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last one

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