Changing handlebars and the MC

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  • wapam
    XSive
    • Dec 2007
    • 39

    #1

    Changing handlebars and the MC

    The MC base is angled to remain level on the buckhorn handlebars. Would changing to a flatter bar mess up the MC as it would not sit level on "flatter" bars.

    Hope that made sense.

    Thanks.
  • DiverRay
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 7588
    • Star, IDAHO

    #2
    That is correct. It "should" still work, but may be harder to fill. The second option would be buy a "new" unit, designed for the normal bars.
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • Dsxs11
      XStremely XSive
      • Jun 2007
      • 240
      • Millington, Michigan

      #3
      Mine works fine on drag bars. and it's sits pretty flat. I do have to turn the bars to the left to fill it.
      I hate signatures. Too many cars and Bikes to list here.

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      • 81xsproject
        XS-XJ Super Guru
        • Nov 2004
        • 3185
        • Fortuna, CA

        #4
        Mine worked fine on super bike bars (before I changed it out).
        '81 XS1100 SH

        Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

        Sep. 12th 2015

        RIP

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        • bikerphil
          Master of XSology
          • Jan 2008
          • 8628
          • South Flori-DUH

          #5
          mc

          I have CB750 bars on my 79SF and the master sits at an angle but still works fine. I just turn the bars all the way to the left while on sidestand to remove cap and fill. That levels it out. You shouldn't have a problem. HTH>
          2H7 (79) owned since '89
          3H3 owned since '06

          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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          • TADracer
            XS-XJ Guru
            • May 2006
            • 1417
            • Kenner, Louisiana USA

            #6
            Mine works fine on my 2 1/2" rise bars. To fill or blead I turn the bars to the left and loosen the bolts a bit to rotate the MC to a relatively flat position. Simpe.
            Mike Giroir
            79 XS-1100 Special

            Once you un-can a can of worms, the only way to re-can them is with a bigger can.

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