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Looking for handlebar

Yesterday 06:23
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Hey guys I’m in search of a handlebar for my 82 kz1000 ltd. It currently has a flat drag bar and I’m not digging it. Not wanting the cruiser style bar bike originally came with but something with a bit of rise and sweep back is fine. Anyone have one they want to get rid of that might go well on the bike? I think what I’m wanting is a bar more similar to what came on the j model and not the cruiser, but open to suggestions. Having the locating hole pre drilled is a plus, but I can always drill if needed. Thanks!

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Yesterday 06:49
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CB82 wrote:
Hey guys I’m in search of a handlebar for my 82 kz1000 ltd. It currently has a flat drag bar and I’m not digging it. Not wanting the cruiser style bar bike originally came with but something with a bit of rise and sweep back is fine. Anyone have one they want to get rid of that might go well on the bike? I think what I’m wanting is a bar more similar to what came on the j model and not the cruiser, but open to suggestions. Having the locating hole pre drilled is a plus, but I can always drill if needed. Thanks!
Google "superbike" bars, they are available in different heights (the Renthal alloy ones are nice)
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192

kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide

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Yesterday 07:05
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Euro bars are another option. if superbike bars are too flat. z1enterprises has handlebars with measurements. assuming they still do, anyway.

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Re: Looking for handlebar

Yesterday 10:46 - Yesterday 13:25
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Here's a 440LTD with superbike bars (and a GPz550 tank) - might give you an idea of how it could look
Please ignore the terrible seat cover. I don't know how to make those :)

 
 
1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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Yesterday 12:17
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And these are the Renthal alloy ones

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192

kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/616810-electr...-fault-finding-guide

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Yesterday 15:35
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Here are some aftermarket bar dimensions according to "style" :

 
 
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project

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Re: Looking for handlebar

Yesterday 16:04 - Yesterday 16:06
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Early LTD bars are reproduced and sold by Z1 Enterprises
about 39 Dollars
The are pretty comfortable too . My 78 LTD 1000 came with them
For a different look  and still comfortable I switched to Clubman bars  but installed them upside down and they look and feel real good.
Full disclosure .. I added  one and a half inches to the bars on both sides and then they were perfect
Dave
Top full side view are stock bars 
Bottom picture is with inverted clubman bars

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Re: Looking for handlebar

Today 17:36
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Thanks guys really appreciate the recommendations. I went with the superbike Renthal bars from Z1. They are on the way! That’s the type bar I had in mind glad I asked! You guys rock! Thanks again! 
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Today 18:38
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I put a set of inverted clubman bars on my buddy's 85' Honda Nighthawk 700S after his son bent the original adjustable bars. At first he complained but after he rode it he changed his mind.
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1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
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Today 19:19
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IMO the inverted clubman is just awful 
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It gives the impression that the installer didn't know how they're supposed to work 
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1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
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Re: Looking for handlebar

Today 01:18
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I am using the 7/8 "Daytona" sport touring handlebar from Z1 Enterprises.

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Re: Looking for handlebar

Today 08:42
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Nerdy, have you ridden a bike with inverted clubman bars or are you just blowing wind? It's actually quite comfortable and doesn't put your elbows up in the air like a lot of the dirt bike style bars. 
The Rust Bros. Garage Collection
1974 Honda CB 550 K0
1975 Honda CB 400F Super Sport
1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD
1978 Kawasaki KL 250
1980 Suzuki GS 1100E
1983 Honda CB 1100F
1984 Honda Sabre 700
1984 Honda Interceptor 1000
1990 Moto Guzzi 1000
1994 Kawasaki ZG 1000 Concours

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