Nice Chrome Handlebar bar top Clamps Available

[mmatches1]

I heard that some were looking for a nice set of handlebar top clamps and I found a set that fit my 81 XS1100. They are available at both Mikes XS and XS650 Direct and the price is right.

http://www.xs650direct.com/products-58.html

Handlebar bar top Clamp

Chrome Custom handlebar bar top Clamp - with plated allen socket bolts.
Fits: All 650's 1970-84


Part #37-0002

$17.95 CAD Ea
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[natemoen]

Problem there though is that the XS11 has the ignition switch also mounted in that clamp and the chrome one does not have the part for that switch.

[bikerphil]

Got one on my Standard, chrome will start to pit rather quickly, nice looking piece though.

[donebysunday]

Got one on my Standard, chrome will start to pit rather quickly, nice looking piece though.

True ! And I had to put a little bit of a tiny worn out drill bit taped to each side of the bars where the clamp bites the bar, even though I cranked them down as hard as I dared. This kept them from turning in the clamps when braking hard, ( leaning on the bars would cause them to turn down under the clamps on the XS650 ), might be a better way but this worked for me.

[motoman]

Problem there though is that the XS11 has the ignition switch also mounted in that clamp and the chrome one does not have the part for that switch.

Just on Standards Natemoen.......

[natemoen]

Just on Standards Natemoen.......

Really? Guess I never knew that part was different between the standards and specials.

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Phil,

I've had mine on there for several years, still looks good, but mine is GARAGE KEPT!

And it clamped down nice and tight on my bars just fine! But yep, if you have a standard, won't work because of the ignition switch, but specials are just fine.

T.C.

Got one on my Standard, chrome will start to pit rather quickly, nice looking piece though.

[skids]

I have one of these. You need to throw your keys on the ring over the top or they rub the chrome off. Also, they don't grip the bars very well (at least at first), so be sure your bars will stay in position if you put down-pressure on them -- or your tank will be sad!

[fredintoon]

Problem there though is that the XS11 has the ignition switch also mounted in that clamp and the chrome one does not have the part for that switch.

Hi Nate,
the Standard's ignition switch don't mount on that clamp, it sticks up through it so the chrome clamp simply leaves the switch out in the open.
Just like on a Special.
Where the chrome clamp won't work because the Special's bar clamps are spaced further apart.

[Dan Hodges]

Handle Bar clamps

I heard that some were looking for a nice set of handlebar top clamps and I found a set that fit my 81 XS1100. They are available at both Mikes XS and XS650 Direct and the price is right.

http://www.xs650direct.com/products-58.html

Handlebar bar top Clamp

Chrome Custom handlebar bar top Clamp - with plated allen socket bolts.
Fits: All 650's 1970-84


Part #37-0002

$17.95 CAD Ea
Add to Cart

The (top) handlebar clamp for the original V-Max fits perfectly,looks beautiful, won't slip like most of the after market stuff and simply looks trick. You can even get the chrome push on bolt tops from Yamaha which really finishes it off........ultra cool.