Sorry, can't help with the handlebars as mine are stock.

need2speed3 wrote:

...BTW, got any suggestions for a low-rise handlebar that doesn't f*ck up the cables?

How about the bars on both of my 550s? They're BikeMaster 'Euro' bend, and they're very similar to the stock bars on the 650 Seca with one huge difference-- they don't "crank" your wrists at a weird angle.

Every Japanese bike I've ever owned came with handlebars that, even though reasonably "low" in some cases, ALL put my wrists at a bad angle. Every single one, be they Yammies or Hondas-- all needed a bar transplant. Back in the day, we just used Euro-spec Norton/Triumph/BSA bars. Or maybe sawed an inch off each end of USA-spec Britbike bars (like on my Norton.)

On the 550s, you need a shorter clutch cable and brake hose, on the 650 I think you can get away with it because of the similarity of the stockers.

I was considering the "GP Touring" for my 650... www.bikemaster.com/handlebars.html

1982 XJ 650 RJC nearing completion with gunmetal gray metallic....on the battery tender and safety check Monday......so close now....

ooh I like that color

Thanks Mav....duplicolor + clear for panels/rear...dupli + urethane clear for the tank and front guard. Question for you: How does your dad like the v-star?

He likes it a lot its a nice comfy cruiser. Only thing he doesn't really like is the heal toe shifter and I agree its kind of awkward if you have bigger feet (I wear a 13-14 us shoe) but it doesn't annoy him enough for him to have changed it yet, I would have. Other than that no complaints at all and if you had a bit smaller foot the heel toe would be kind of nice I think.
Me and my brother do give him a hard time because he has the biggest bike and we can out run him all day.

VooDoo - 82 750 Maxim




The Shadow - 01 750 ACE

need2speed3 wrote:

biggs500 wrote: need2speed3, that's actually a US Seca, the Canadian ones were red and had the YICS engine. Not that any of this matters. And your bike is sick! (That's in a good way). Hey man, thanks! FWIW, I see many more silver 650 Seca's up here than red ones. I always understood that red was introduced for the last model year of Canadian bikes. BTW, got any suggestions for a low-rise handlebar that doesn't f*ck up the cables?

I am about to put clubmans on my 82 Seca. I'll post a pick and let you know how it goes.

1985 xj700

Mad Bohemian, Voo Doo is a damn good looking bike!!!
Nice looking custom,Subtle and clean.
Great pipes.
Have you seen her wayward child?
Voodoo child

1982 XJ650 Maxim...

A couple of pics of mine (minus carbs)

Wow! Lot's of awesome rides. Just thought I'd add to the mix with the 85 750X that I recently completed (well they're never really completed are they?)

Check out the pics below and if you'd like, jump over to see the video I just loaded on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tq-EMRVtk_g

@ BigFitz, I had the GP's on my 700 and while the width was good, they had a bit too much pull back for my liking. I went with the Renthal "Street Fighters" (narrowed 1" with end weights) for this build. I also have a spare set of Euro Bends (narrowed 1.5"), but they have a bit more rise.

My XJ'82 750J along with my friend's '82 XJ750R Seca.
We were on a five guys hamburger mission.
I always liked that Seca red color.