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Anyone have some comparison pics of the handlebars from a special versus a standard. Mines a 79SF, but not sure the bars are original.
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Standard bars..........
Special bars..........
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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The second one marked as a special says in the ad it came from a 2H7, that would be standard wouldn't it?
But comparing several pics from ebay, I'm assuming the special bars have more of a buckhorn shape compared to the standard...is this right?
I'll take pics of mine, but believe they are from a standard, which are more comfortable for cruising??Last edited by old_skool; 01-12-2012, 07:29 PM.81 XS1100HComment
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Hmmmmm......I didn't notice what it said. It doesn't matter though, those are the signature "Buckhorn" bars of a special. Someone must have put those on a standard.
You see the difference.
A lot of people prefer the flatter standard bars but personally I like the buckhorns so I can lean back and sit up straight. The angle of the grips is different but you get used to it.
Which do you have?Last edited by BA80; 01-12-2012, 07:37 PM.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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I'm thinking I have the standards, will look at them again in the morning, and take some pics, might be replacing them with the specials, if a lot of people prefer the standards, might not be hard to trade....81 XS1100HComment
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They are cheap enough on flea bay that you could get a set and keep your others in case you want to change back. Just sayin'.
I put a set from a Honda CB750 on my project bike. They don't seem to sit so low and have about the same angle on the grips. Haven't gotten to try them in the real world yet. We'll see.Last edited by BA80; 01-12-2012, 07:57 PM.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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That is purely subjective.which are more comfortable for cruising??Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
XS650EComment
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Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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Hornets nest
This topic usually stirs a lot of opinions.
Many in favor of standard bars. I've got both & still can't decide which I like best.
Tom Clisham
Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper
79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCEComment
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Many
Many peolpe have traded the Special bars for lower bars as they claim better controll in th twistys, or comfort for their wrists. The Special were more of a look that went with the bike thing, than a handleing thing. I love em, they fit my wrists fine and never had a problem in the corners, but that is just me
1979 XS1100 Special (Mad Max, OEM) Current
1980 XS1100 Special
1990 V Max
1982 KZ750 LTD Twin
1986 700 FZR Yamaha Fazer (faster then expected)
1979 XS750 Special (my 1st Special)
1974 CB750-Four
Past/pres Car's
1961 Catalina 389/1970 Torino GT 351/1967GTO 12to1 comp./ Roller cam/ T-10/ 456 gear/Tri-power/1967 GTO 400, 1969 Camaro, 1968 Z28, 2001 BMW M Roadster 0 to 60 in 4.5 sec. Jaguar XK8Comment
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I rotated mine down a little from stock. just sat on the bike and moved em to where I like em... opinions may varyMany peolpe have traded the Special bars for lower bars as they claim better controll in th twistys, or comfort for their wrists. The Special were more of a look that went with the bike thing, than a handleing thing. I love em, they fit my wrists fine and never had a problem in the corners, but that is just me
Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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Yeah, looking at everyone's special bars, I definitely have the standard's. I'm not worried about racing in and out of the twisty's and really just want comfort, bad wrist to begin with, so I may have to go through quite a few bars to find the ones that are comfortable, but I think the special's OEM's are the place to start.81 XS1100HComment
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Here are my custom bent CB750 bars, they were mini buckhorns, now more of a dirt bike style.
2H7 (79) owned since '89
3H3 owned since '06
"If it ain't broke, modify it"
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Don
1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...
2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come
old:
1989 kawi ex500
1996 yzf-r6
1999 yzf-r1
2001 kawi zx-6r
2000 Ducati 748
2002 YZF-R1
2005 V-Star 1100 ClassicComment
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