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4 years 3 months ago #27594
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Looking for handle bars for a 79 KZ1300 or at least the right dimensions. Any suggestions on the best closest to stock bars would be appreciated.
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4 years 3 months ago #27598
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Does anyone at least know the rise and width of bars?
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4 years 3 months ago - 4 years 3 months ago #27600
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I know that when I wanted to change my B2 KZ1300 to an A2, I needed to change out the handlebars. I ended up going with what turned out to be replacement bars for a CB750 Honda.
Dimensions: 31.5" wide, 4.5" rise, 7.25" pullback, 6" center width, 7/8" DIA.
I figured this out using a broom handle and sitting on the bike and holding the broom handle where I thought the bars should be and had a friend measure the spread and riise. Then went to a catalog and found similar width and rise. As far as the pullback, the CB750 has a similar ride style so I opted for the replacement bars for the CB750.
For giggles I measured the pullback on the B2 handlebars and they were 10" which is close to a Harley. No wonder I hated them.
Dimensions: 31.5" wide, 4.5" rise, 7.25" pullback, 6" center width, 7/8" DIA.
I figured this out using a broom handle and sitting on the bike and holding the broom handle where I thought the bars should be and had a friend measure the spread and riise. Then went to a catalog and found similar width and rise. As far as the pullback, the CB750 has a similar ride style so I opted for the replacement bars for the CB750.
For giggles I measured the pullback on the B2 handlebars and they were 10" which is close to a Harley. No wonder I hated them.
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4 years 3 months ago - 4 years 3 months ago #27601
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1980 Kz 1300 b2 touring
1980 kz 1300 A2
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Here's what i get on the bars from my 1980 model. Width 29 1/4", height 8 1/4 ", pullback 5 3/4". Not from the B2 in my profile pic.
1980 Kz 1300 b2 touring
1980 kz 1300 A2
Last edit: 4 years 3 months ago by roadhazard. Reason: omission
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4 years 3 months ago #27602
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The US specification bikes had wider / taller bars than the European models. Has anybody tried both, and which did you prefer? Pete F has owned both KZ and Z models, so he'll comment , hopefully.
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4 years 3 months ago #27617
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I used suzuki gt 750 replica ones but can't remember the sizes
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