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Handlebar risers

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by CaptHeavy, Dec 11, 2015.

  1. CaptHeavy

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    PO installed some drag bar handlebars on the bike. I really like the look of it and want to keep it, however because of this the master cylinder doesn't have enough clearance to attach to the bars. I need some risers but don't have a set of calipers to accurately find out which ones I need.


    Anyone have any idea? Thanks

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Could you let us know which model XJ you have please? There are several master cylinders that come stock. A photo of the bar setup would also help.
     
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    The stock master cylinder won't work on these bars as it would be all kinds of slanted. The bike is an '83 XJ750 midnight Maxim.

    Here's a picture
     

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    Your master cylinder has a 16mm bore. Any good quality 16mm bore master cylinder will do. If you want it to say YAMAHA on the cover then you can source one from a Seca 650, XJ900, FJ600, 1977-1984 dual disc XS650, and I don't know what else, but there are lots of options. Depending on what you get, you may need to do a little wiring to accommodate a non-Yamaha brake lever switch. If you want a brend-new master cylinder, member Chacal has them in stock.
     
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    I've already found what MC I'll be picking up. The real reason for this post is to source a set of handlebar risers. I need about an extra half inch or inch of clearance.
     
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    AHHH. I misunderstood.

    I like Roxx risers. They are a bit spendy, but they add a fair amount of adjustability.
    You have the triple with the lower half of the bar clamp cast as part of the riser, so that is the easiest option. Option 2 would require that the triple be machined to remove the built in clamp, and holes bored for bolt-on risers. Option 3 would be to fit different bars that have some built in rise (this would be the least-expensve option).
     
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    awesome thanks for the help! I like these bars but new bars are definitely cheaper than the rox risers. We'll see what happens!

    Thanks again.
     
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