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    Installing Honda gl1100 handlebar! ( need extended lines)

    Well, after plenty of fighting, it runs right!

    Some silly person installed some kinda drag bar on it and I hate it.
    Not knowing the size of the OE handle, and by others recommendations I am in the process of installing the gl1100 bar.

    My problem now is that the brake line doesn't reach....
    I noticed that my brake lines are ancient and needed replacing anyway... So, on ebay I found this,

    http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?n...d=360597053536

    I just noticed I also need a new clutch cable.

    The throttle cable looks like it'll work... I think...

    This should cover me I think... Yes?

    Anyone else who installed the handlebar please chime in and lemme know what I'm up against.
    Last edited by sparkfly88; 06-20-2013, 04:54 PM.
    79F
    "Excelsior"
    Honda gl1100 handlebar
    Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
    OE headers,Jardine slipons
    Hid headlight 6000k
    Stock jets
    Shinko 712 F & R
    Oe hardbags and luggage rack
    TC fuse block
    K&n filter with oe airbox
    Raptor 660 Acct
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  • #2
    the other thing I can think of
    is the length of the wires coming from
    the switch blocks.
    pete


    new owner of
    08 gen2 hayabusa


    former owner
    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
    zrx carbs
    18mm float height
    145 main jets
    38 pilots
    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

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    • #3
      I'm not too worried about the wires I can splice them myself as ugly it will be, it'll at least work
      79F
      "Excelsior"
      Honda gl1100 handlebar
      Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
      OE headers,Jardine slipons
      Hid headlight 6000k
      Stock jets
      Shinko 712 F & R
      Oe hardbags and luggage rack
      TC fuse block
      K&n filter with oe airbox
      Raptor 660 Acct

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      • #4
        Maybe if I bought the cables meant for the special with the wrist breaker bar....length might be similar
        79F
        "Excelsior"
        Honda gl1100 handlebar
        Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
        OE headers,Jardine slipons
        Hid headlight 6000k
        Stock jets
        Shinko 712 F & R
        Oe hardbags and luggage rack
        TC fuse block
        K&n filter with oe airbox
        Raptor 660 Acct

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        • #5
          I know for certain that I have put bars on that measured very close to the GL1000 bar dimensions with no problems with wire, cable, or brake hose length. But then I have only owned Special models, so I am sure that would help you out.
          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


          Previously owned
          93 GSX600F
          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
          81 XS1100 Special
          81 CB750 C
          80 CB750 C
          78 XS750

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          • #6
            Awesome!

            When I get home I'll measure the cables I have and brake line, maybe they aren't even oe...Lol

            If you wouldn't mind measuring the special cables n such that would be a great help!
            79F
            "Excelsior"
            Honda gl1100 handlebar
            Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
            OE headers,Jardine slipons
            Hid headlight 6000k
            Stock jets
            Shinko 712 F & R
            Oe hardbags and luggage rack
            TC fuse block
            K&n filter with oe airbox
            Raptor 660 Acct

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            • #7
              The motion pro part number is the same for the special and the standard...


              Maybe I don't have the oe clutch cable at all....
              79F
              "Excelsior"
              Honda gl1100 handlebar
              Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
              OE headers,Jardine slipons
              Hid headlight 6000k
              Stock jets
              Shinko 712 F & R
              Oe hardbags and luggage rack
              TC fuse block
              K&n filter with oe airbox
              Raptor 660 Acct

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              • #8
                The aftermarket cables are a bit on the long side so they will fit the Special and the Standard, that is the reason for the same P/N. I have taller bars than the GL ones on my bike and the only thing needed to be changed is the brake hose, the clutch cable can be routed differently on the outside of the fork ears to give extra length.
                Last edited by bikerphil; 06-21-2013, 01:29 PM.
                2H7 (79)
                3H3

                "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                • #9
                  SAWEET!

                  So where'd you get your brake hose from?
                  79F
                  "Excelsior"
                  Honda gl1100 handlebar
                  Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
                  OE headers,Jardine slipons
                  Hid headlight 6000k
                  Stock jets
                  Shinko 712 F & R
                  Oe hardbags and luggage rack
                  TC fuse block
                  K&n filter with oe airbox
                  Raptor 660 Acct

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                  • #10
                    No help for you, sorry, but Goldwing bars went on my Special with no alterations.
                    80 SG
                    81 SH in parts
                    99 ST1100
                    91 ST1100

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                    • #11
                      WHAT??

                      SO OE lines and brake line doesnt need any alteration??

                      How much did they change out on mine....
                      79F
                      "Excelsior"
                      Honda gl1100 handlebar
                      Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
                      OE headers,Jardine slipons
                      Hid headlight 6000k
                      Stock jets
                      Shinko 712 F & R
                      Oe hardbags and luggage rack
                      TC fuse block
                      K&n filter with oe airbox
                      Raptor 660 Acct

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by sparkfly88 View Post
                        WHAT??

                        SO OE lines and brake line doesnt need any alteration??

                        How much did they change out on mine....
                        SPECIAL different than standard. according to your signature you have an F (ie.standard), Dean has a special.
                        Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                        80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                        The Green Monster
                        K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                        Got him in '04.
                        bald tire & borrowing parts

                        80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                        Scarlet
                        K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                        Got her in '11
                        Ready for the twisties!

                        81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                        Hugo
                        Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                        Cold weather ride

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by sparkfly88 View Post
                          SAWEET!

                          So where'd you get your brake hose from?
                          I used a 22" caliper line I had laying around. Whoever put the low bars on your bike may have put a shorter hose on there. Just measure how long you need and there are many suppliers that can make you a custom hose with fittings. MikesXS sells a few different lengths that may be close to what you need.
                          2H7 (79)
                          3H3

                          "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by GLoweVA View Post
                            SPECIAL different than standard. according to your signature you have an F (ie.standard), Dean has a special.
                            So, stock cables are larger on the special, but the aftermarket is longer to fit both......


                            I havent checked the cross referencing on the brake line yet.
                            79F
                            "Excelsior"
                            Honda gl1100 handlebar
                            Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
                            OE headers,Jardine slipons
                            Hid headlight 6000k
                            Stock jets
                            Shinko 712 F & R
                            Oe hardbags and luggage rack
                            TC fuse block
                            K&n filter with oe airbox
                            Raptor 660 Acct

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                            • #15
                              http://www.mikesxs.net/product/29-6520.html


                              "Fits non-stock high bars"

                              No measurement though
                              79F
                              "Excelsior"
                              Honda gl1100 handlebar
                              Vetter IV fairing with speaker system
                              OE headers,Jardine slipons
                              Hid headlight 6000k
                              Stock jets
                              Shinko 712 F & R
                              Oe hardbags and luggage rack
                              TC fuse block
                              K&n filter with oe airbox
                              Raptor 660 Acct

                              Comment

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