Handlebar options

[xs11lover]

How about this.

[James England]

How about this.

They look like they've been designed with the human wrist in mind!

[11Rider]

JC Whitney has them for about 20 bucks.

[neJeff]

I was just looking at pics of my old 650 Special and remembering how much I liked those bars. Anybody ever transplant those to the 1100?

[jetmechmarty]

If your XS650 Special had the original Special buckhorn bars, they are the same as all the Specials. Lots of people don't like them, so they're easy enough to find. If you find you have to pay for them, Mike's XS has them.

[neJeff]

If your XS650 Special had the original Special buckhorn bars, they are the same as all the Specials. Lots of people don't like them, so they're easy enough to find. If you find you have to pay for them, Mike's XS has them.

This was my 79', thanks for setting me straight on that by the way, 650. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...eff1/650xs.jpg They sure feel like different bars but maybe I'm not remembering correctly...again

[natemoen]

Sure looks like the buckhorns.

[neJeff]

Sure looks like the buckhorns.

Yeah, on second look I think they are too. I really liked the way the 650 rode maybe it was seat position or something else I'm thinking of. Felt real comfortable in the saddle of that 650 and took many extended trips with her. I'm going to have to find one and sit on it for old times sake

[newmaac]

Thanks folks for all the comments, (and pictures).
I think that I will try something like what XS11lover has on the red Special.
I am not crazy about the non-knurled bars that are offered @ JC Whitney, but you sure can't beat the cost.
For those prices, you can play around with a few styles to see what suits you.

Thanks again,
Mike

[11Rider]

Yes, the "non knurled" bars can move in the clamps if they're not real tight, but like you said, if nothing else they are good experimental bars. I currently have the set that's one step up from drag bars and I now realize I have to reach too far, so I'm going to get the next higher set. For 20 bucks I'm not complaining.

[skipper]

As a maybe tip for securing the non knurled bars, sprinkle some powdered rosin on the inside of the clamps (before you sit the bar in place and before you put the top clamp on). You can buy powdered rosin at most sporting goods stores
(used by baseball pitchers). Works good to secure heavy rifle scopes.

[11Rider]

Good tip, thanks!

[OLY-XSer]

I used some off of a 4 wheeler. I bought them at my local Yamaha dealer for 8 bucks, used.

[Titans]

I don't suppose anyone has the part number for the European Standard bars handy? Or where I can purchase a set for that matter.

Regards,
Adam

[steelraider]

Footpeg Handlebar Relationship

My problem is the relationship between the handlebars and footrest. I just took a test ride after being out of motorcycles for 25 yrs. I have XS1100g. 5 days camping and riding in the Smokie Mtns. Everything is fine except coming to a stop.

Set on the edge of your chair and lean back a ways then pick up your left foot and move it to the left. Then lean forward a little and repeat. Continue until it is very difficult to lift your foot. This is the situation I am in. With stock bars and pegs I find it very difficult to lift my foot making it very hazordous to stop and get the left foot down to support the bike. I know that extending the bars back will change my back angle and allow me to lift my foot easier and this could be accomplished with setbacks or longer bars. Not sure how the bars are measured but I need them to come back further so I don't have to lean forward so far putting my feet directly under me.

Any comments or ideas welcome!!!