My 79 special needs new handlebars.Suggestions?

[XSessiveForce79]

XSellent bars

I have a 79 XS and my fairing is an 81 kawasaki Z1R...my bars came off a 81 HD Sportster. look good , comfy , nice fit to the fairing

[cywelchjr]

I have a 79 XS and my fairing is an 81 kawasaki Z1R...my bars came off a 81 HD Sportster. look good , comfy , nice fit to the fairing

I thought that HD bars were 1" instead of the 7/8" that ours are? Do the controls and everything fit ok?

[Eveready1100]

I've got XS1100 RH three piece bars on mine. Comfy as for me. As stated though, it is a very individual thing so in the end, it'd be best to try out a few sets till you find the ones that suit you.
Here's mine naked


And with the fairing fitted to show my favored riding position


Last one is with 78 Standard bars with 1" risers


Hey B. Walker5. You think your bench is dirty?

[b.walker5]

Hey B. Walker5. You think your bench is dirty?

LOL. Compared to the way i normally keep it, it's X rated.

[slow mo]

standard bars

The Standard model bars work nicely on a Special if you like sitting back in a cruising position, JMO.

i totally agree with Phil ,,i replaced the buck horns with standard bars and now have a much more comfortable ride,,ride safe ,,slow mo!