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I Love My Buckhorn Bars. To all the new special owners, Try em ,you might like em. Everyone who tells new guys to dump them should make it clear everyone doesn't share their opinion. It's just your opinion.I have mine. something about cold dead hands comes to mind. Thank You
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79SF
XJ11
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I kinda like them too. They "fit" ergonomically. Although, I can see why some would not like them, I surely do.Ich habe dich nicht gefragt. -
I didn't like them at all. They felt awkward and looked like ass. IMHOHarry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
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Well how about this for fuel for the fire? I like my buckhorn bars and I like having the octy also....
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1980 LG
1981 LHComment
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I get that you don't like them because they feel awkward, but that other part....by all rights you should LOVE them.Originally posted by Bigfoot View Post
I don't mind the octy either DuWayne. Its SEXEH!Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.Comment
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I never minded the octy and mine have always worked well.Harry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
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I liked the looks but I felt the handling was compromised so I changed to some with slightly more spread.
I ditched the octy quick.'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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So, what kind of oil do you guys use?Harry
The voices in my head are giving me the silent treatment.
'79 Standard
'82 XJ1100
'84 FJ1100
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No argument here SFer. I had standard bars on my SG when I got it and changed them.
The flatter bars give better control without doubt, but being an old fart that like I am I would rather be comfortable. I prefer to sit up and back.
Maybe not the fastest in the tight corners but fast enough.
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I like the octy too!!!!! And now my Standard has them built in the petcocks!!!!!
Never had the buckhorns but do look awkward compared to what I'm used to.http://www.myspace.com/i_give_you_power
1980 XS11 Special - chopped, dropped and OCTY is still installed
- NOW IT'S FOR SALE! $1,800 OBO
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The one thing the buckhorns did real well was give me the feeling that the grips would slip off on rapid acceleration!
'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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Harry
How did you like those Dunlop 404's??'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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I think the 79 seat is taller than the later models.Its true about feeling like you are riding an iron board. Might make the bars fit better when higher in the saddle. I know on my XJ they could never work the same because of the lower seat and bigger tank. Heck I even have to look up to see out of the mirrors.Still trying to love it. Not there yet.79SF
XJ11
78EComment
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What seat have you got? Original? Mine had a K/Q from PO. Made it set 2" higher than the seat I changed to.'81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
Original except:
120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
"STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.
Big JohnComment
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Those buckhorns put my wrists to sleep.Too uncomfortable for me.
HMMM, maybe that's what are on the snowblower too.80 SG XS1100
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