handlebars

Hey guys, first time poster and new xs650 owner. I'm planning on building it like a chopper during this summer and want to use the rabbit style handlebars. During my research I found out that the "riser holes" on the top yoke are 100mm apart, wich will not fit alot of rabit style handlebars...

I have the following parts left over from my build. $100 takes it all. Original airboxes Gauges Handlebars Chain Guard (decent condition looks like it may have been cut out for shock springs a little) Luggage Rack Front disc brake line assembly Extra gauge cover Buyer pays shipping

I ordered some new euro-style bar from mikesxs, it arrived yesterday. Took it out of the box, and right off the bat I noticed it seemed a little asymmetrical. Really, it almost seems like the center has a twist, making the two sides' elbows slightly askew from each other. I'd like to be able...

Hello, I just swapped out my bullhorns for a some powder-coated bars from Zombie Performance, and now the bike is missing real bad. I have filed and sanded down all of the points of grounding from the controls to the bars. I have also taken the controls apart and made sure I didn't pull apart...

So, I made the mistake of letting my friend rip my bike in a parking lot and he ended up in the bushes after about 10 seconds of glory. I've uploaded some photos of the damage, but as far as I can tell the lower front forks are toast, gas tank is obviously dented, and front fender is bent. I...

Hello! I've been a member for several months, but this is my first post! Got my 1980 Special back in May and have been (very) slowly cleaning it up. The bike had been sitting for about 26 years, so there is a lot of work to do to get it running again (carbs are a work in progress). Learning a...

Hello guys i recently got a set of drag bars (27.5" Length, 0" Rise, 3.75" Pullback) from mikesxs for my 1981 special and began to install them. Everything was going great, I rerouted the clutch cable as seen on previous threads, I went to mount the master cylinder, but then began to run into...

13588772_10209447791088881_1323083938_o by SpoogeMCMM posted Jul 7, 2016 at 1:13 AM I accidentally bought these 1" bars thinking they were 7/8 bars.... looking to trade for something similar or some other cool 7/8 bars. I dont feel like swapping out all of my controls to 1". So show me whatcha...

The bike is nearly done, and I have issues with the flanders dog bones risers on the custom springer. It has 4 pivot points, and even though the pinch bolts are SEVERELY torque'd down, it still moves and pivots on those axis when going over bump/pothole or when kick starting. I kick started it...

Just acquired a 1975 XS650 and I'm looking forward to some good times. First impression is that I really like it, but I would prefer slightly higher handlebars, similar to the Yamaha Special. Not a full "ape hanger" chopper style, but slightly higher and more upswept than the stock handlebars...

I have 1980 650 Special and considering changing handlebars to XS type bars? Just I just like the looks of XS bars? What bars you recommend and what problems will I have with stock controls and cables? Thanks

So I'm gonna cafe my '75 this winter, and I was looking for some handlebar advice. I think I want clubmans, but I was wondering if anyone has any issues with fitting the controls or anything hitting the tank. Also, does anyone have any insight as far as drop and pullback? Pictures would be...

So I'm thinking about putting some clip-ons on my '75 xs650. For those of you that have done it: Using the stock controls, did you use the stock wiring to the controls, stock throttle cable (mikuni vm34s), stock brake lines, etc (length I guess is what I'm concerned about)? What size...

Just picked up this beauty. I want to change out the handlebars so that it looks like the earlier models with the flat handlebars. Has anyone ever changed out handlebars or know how to do it? Thanks guys.

Hi everyone I am new to this forum and I have a pretty hard to solve problem (for me atleast). Recently I switched my stock handlebars to clubman bars and when i went to fire up the bike there was nothing to the electric start. So, I kickstarted the bike no problem but noticed that the headlight...

Handlebar shopping and the ones I am interested in are 7/8" bars, but the specs refer to a 1" clamping area width. You would think I would have noticed by now, but are stock bars on a Special 1 inch at the clamps? Do I have my head up my ass on this?:shrug:

I've notice a peculiar thing with my bike. If I'm riding with no hands(just for fun/testing) my handlebars wobble quite violently BUT only at speeds around 45. Any speed faster than 50 no wobble, same with under 40. Weirdest thing. I'm not sure if this is a steering head bearing issue, an...

Ok so I just purchased a set of Biltwell Keystone bars for my '81 bobber and I've been searching the web for weeks trying to find a set of risers to go with them. First off its impossible to find a decent set of 7/8 risers so I scratched that idea and purchased a set of shims to run 1" risers...

Hey guys I just ordered a set of Biltwell Keystones for my XS650 bobber and I need help finding some decent risers for them. I went with 7/8 bars so I could keep the grips and lever I have now, but it seems like there isn't any 7/8 risers out there for me. I'm looking for a set of black 3 inch...

I'm looking for a handlebar like the typical curvy handlebars mostly used on bratstyle bikes in Japan.