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Drag bars?

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I'm over 6 feet, so drag bars are just right for me (on a 550).
 
I'm right at 6 ft tall, and drag bars are perfect for me on my 550. They look a lot better than the stock bars, too.
 
Thanks for the feedback. I am 6'2" with long arms, at times I am even leaned back while riding.
~2.5" less rise doesnt seem like a lot but I bet it makes a big difference.
 
The mirrors on the bike are the original ones and are useless at highway speed so I am thinking of getting mirrors too. Is it true that bar end mirrors vibrate less than the standard mount ones? I like the napolean ones the best I think. If they dont vibrate less then I guess I will just get new type standard ones.
 
I put some bar end mirrors on both of my Katana's and love them. They vibrate way less and actually give a useful field of view behind me. Highly recommend them even though they effectively make your bars about 6" wider....
 
I found a set of BikeMaster Drag Bar Handlebars.
A few sites list the specs as 28" width, 3.84" rise, 0" pullback, 5.6" center
Isnt it supposed to be 0" rise 3.84" pullback??:confused:
I mean you just rotate them, but why make it confusing like that??
 
I have a set of the Z1 drag bars on my 750.
-bike looks badass
-more control
-more natural for long arms

The only downside, is riding corners, you become dangerously top heavy if you don't lean Into the bike properly. So some posture adjustment Must be made.

Drag bars have ZERO rise.

The bars Will fit on some GS bikes with no risers.
(they easily clear my 82 650g)

But it's an extremely tight fit on my 78 750EC, the throttle cables will curl out, and your Left grip might hang a little bit off of the bar,
 
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A very good idea. I bought the Euro-style bars from Bikemaster, with about a 2" rise. I wish I'd bought the flat drag bar instead. I need to get about 3" lower to avoid the thunderous buffeting from my windshield. I'm even considering lowering the seat a couple of inches to do it.
 
1_v8_merc said:
But it's an extremely tight fit on my 78 750EC, the throttle cables will curl out, and your Left grip might hang a little bit off of the bar,
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Shorter cables will help drag bars fit a lot better, and look less dorky (long looping cables)

You can use 79 1000 S throttle cables on your 750, dunno about the clutch
 
Without rearsets, I find drag bars to be a little too low, but I am also 6'4"...
 
gearheadE30 said:
Without rearsets, I find drag bars to be a little too low, but I am also 6'4"...
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Well, I am 6'2" with long arms. The main reason for going to drag bars to transfer more acceleration force to my butt instead of my arms, less so for appearance and somewhat for less windblast at higher speeds. Might get a sore back:confused:
I thought of rearsets but I dont think I could have a passenger with them.
 
Hey "big T" what about brake lines? ( sorry to get a little off subject) but I just got a set of drag bars for my 550 and want to shorten up the brake line by about 3-4" where can I get one that will fit the master cylinder and the caliper?
 
One thing that will help when installing drag bars is to switch to the GS500 clutch lever and mount, which angles the cable away from the bar for a smoother run (and I have one for sale - $20, shipped in the US)

Picture below (comes with the adjusting sleeve and a neat plastic cover)
 
I bought the drag bars, but decided not to install them because they interfere with my gas tank at full turn, and my steering lock would be hard to use. The bar end mirrors are nice though.
 
ChicagoBob said:
One thing that will help when installing drag bars is to switch to the GS500 clutch lever and mount, which angles the cable away from the bar for a smoother run (and I have one for sale - $20, shipped in the US)

Picture below (comes with the adjusting sleeve and a neat plastic cover)
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Hi Chicago Bob,

If you still have this clutch lever, I would be interested in it.
Thanks!
 
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