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Where to get handlebars?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by jmd_forest, May 2, 2011.

  1. jmd_forest

    jmd_forest New Member

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    I dropped my 85 XJ700 Maxim early last year at about 2MPH and put a slight kink in the left side of the handlebar. Although I can barely tell, they're also rusted up a bit and I would like to change it out for a new unit.

    Anyone have good recommendations for where to get a nice (and cheap) stock style replacement?

    jmd_forest
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    Sure. If they're 7/8" tubular, just about anywhere, generally under $50. BikeMaster makes an extensive line of 7/8 bars, in about every shape and style you can imagine, including some that are relatively close to your originals. Here's a link that has a pic of a few of them; NOT a recommended source, just the quickest pic I could find. http://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-DRAG-B ... B000WJ7RCI

    And they're far from the only manufacturer.
     
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    jmd_forest New Member

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    I believe the handlebars are stock since I've owned the bike since around 92 or so and the handlebar swiches/etc seem to be stock. Sorry for sounding so noob, but is stock 7/8?

    I appreciate the link but was hoping for some guidance also. I would like to keep it as close to stock (since I like the stock bars) and the ones pictured don't "seem" to match well. Anyone know of a knockoff of the factory bars?

    Again, thank you for your suggestion.

    jmd_forest
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    "Standard" tubular handlebars are 7/8" yes.

    Here are the dimensions for your original bars (from XJ4Ever's catalog:)

    1985-6 XJ700 models:
    overall width = 26"
    rise at grip ends = 3"
    pullback at grip ends = 5-1/2"

    Which will help you locate a "close" aftermarket solution, OR--

    Chacal does carry the original bars too: HCP4415 OEM original HANDLEBARS, bright chrome plated, fits all XJ700 models. $77.95
     
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    bikemasters are the way to go...dirt cheap too!
     
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    or if you are into metal fabrication I use this dudes blog a lotSpecial79
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    support chacal. he supports us.

    dave
     
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    I get mione from here, don't know if they ship stateside, but there is a chart to compare styles.
     
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    The "EM" part numbers are a dead giveaway; those are EMGO handlebars, also widely available here in the States.
     
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