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    This is what i got for my XS...i'm going to put them on and see how i like the looks of them...I might invert them IDK...then again, I was thinking about getting some Ape hangers...


    the ape hangers


    no but for real i like these
    Last edited by Ken Talbot; 05-03-2011, 09:41 PM. Reason: image layout
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  • #2
    I actually had CR MID bend Protapers on my Special when I first got it, I stole them from my dirtbike to temporarily replace the god afull stock bars. In verted they are ok, they look decent but your hands will be far forward the bars wont have enough pull back to keep your wrists from aching. Will work for the short term but I will speak from expirience they will get old.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by g15usmc View Post
      This is what i got for my XS...i'm going to put them on and see how i like the looks of them...
      no but for real i like these
      Hi g15,
      dunno how those other guys managed to install those bars seeing as how they are 1 1/8" diameter in the middle.
      Unless they paid out the ~$35 for the adapters?
      And you are kidding about the apes, right?
      Can you say "Self-evisceration"?
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      • #4
        well yeah i like those apes...but i wouldn't actually put them on an xs...and i also wont pay 300 dollars for a set of handlebars...
        Daily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
        Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special

        Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...

        Ride Till You Die!

        "MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!

        “Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”

        "When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"

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        • #5
          I used a set of Protapers on my 79 special, I forget the bend, and for me they needed more pullback and there was not enough angle. I think there are Protaper bends that would work better than what I had. I used the adapter.

          I have a couple of sets of adapters one is black, and one is silver if anyone wants them email me.


          --Nick

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          • #6
            My protapers were 7/8"s
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            • #7
              Originally posted by somesuch View Post
              I used a set of Protapers on my 79 special, I forget the bend, and for me they needed more pullback and there was not enough angle. I think there are Protaper bends that would work better than what I had. I used the adapter.

              I have a couple of sets of adapters one is black, and one is silver if anyone wants them email me.


              --Nick
              I might want them...I'll let you know if i do...
              Daily Driver - '04 Suzuki Marauder 1600
              Project Bike - '79 XS1100 Special

              Hi my name is Nate and I'm am Addict...I quit riding every night before bed and can't help but start riding again the next morning...

              Ride Till You Die!

              "MESS WITH THE BEST DIE LIKE THE REST" -Semper Fidelis!

              “Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle.”

              "When in doubt, Gas it!. If it doesnt fix the problem, at least it will end the suspense!"

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              • #8
                minimum width

                Originally posted by g15usmc View Post
                This is what i got for my XS...i'm going to put them on and see how i like the looks of them...I might invert them IDK...then again, I was thinking about getting some Ape hangers...


                the ape hangers


                no but for real i like these
                what is the total width of that bar?
                is 28" to narrow for our xs1100's?
                Ed
                Last edited by Ken Talbot; 05-03-2011, 09:42 PM. Reason: image layout
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by g15usmc View Post
                  This is what i got for my XS...i'm going to put them on and see how i like the looks of them...I might invert them IDK...then again, I was thinking about getting some Ape hangers...


                  the ape hangers


                  no but for real i like these
                  Hey how do i get me some of them, 3rd ones down? whered you see them at?
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                  • #10
                    I would not want to be impaled if going over the bars on type #3. The low rise bars are nice on the 11s.
                    Rob
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                    • #11
                      screw it if u go over the bars alot worse can happen getting impaled may b the quick cure just jokin thanks for thinkin like an adult!!!
                      '81 Yamama XS1100 5K7 German Model

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                      • #12
                        79xs1100s, ALL ProTaper bars are 1 1/8" at mounting location and taper to 7/8" towards bar-end.
                        81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                        • #13
                          going over the bars on type #3

                          Those things would gut you like a trout!!
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by motoman View Post
                            79xs1100s, ALL ProTaper bars are 1 1/8" at mounting location and taper to 7/8" towards bar-end.
                            So would they would fit? dont they have to be 7/8 " diameter where you fasten em????
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by anarchy18 View Post
                              So would they would fit? dont they have to be 7/8 " diameter where you fasten em????
                              Yes, the setup on the XS is 7/8 at the mounting point.
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