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Kickhorse

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550 Handlebar Mods
« on: October 06, 2007, 03:08:12 PM »
I want to clean up the bars and controls a bit and want to get some ideas from you guys.

Bars - I'll probably go with the drag bars
Speedo / Tacho - Looking for other options cause I ride a bit at night and want brighter
Mirrors - I like the Napoleons
Levers - I want a more modern look like this:


So, if I do that, what do I do about the electrical controls.  Any ideas on separate aftermarket controls?  I can't really use old levers cause with mirror gone, the holes are any eyesore.

I have to rebuild forks with new seals and oil, since they are leaking.  I plan to do all the updating at the same time.  Any other front end mods I should consider while I've got everything taken apart.  I've flipped thru the galleries, but not a lot of closeups of what I'm looking for.  Please feel free to share pics of some clean looking setups so I can get some ideas.  Thanks!!!
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2007, 06:27:10 PM »
use a clutch perch and master cylinder from a gsxr 750, they have the modern look without the holes for the mirrors.
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2007, 07:24:59 PM »
Im running the levers off a r1 they look pretty cool.

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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2007, 07:38:13 PM »
Quote from: del105 on October 06, 2007, 07:24:59 PM
Im running the levers off a r1 they look pretty cool.







wOw. . .. what kind of gas tank is that?     looks wild - very kewl   :o
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2007, 07:46:23 PM »
  :o That tank is the tits.
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2007, 09:03:28 PM »
When I converted to modern master cylinder and clutch levers I used a universal dual sport sinal switch found on ebay.

Like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MINI-MOTORCYCLE-TURN-SIGNAL-HEADLIGHT-SWITCH-DUAL-SPORT_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35594QQihZ004QQitemZ140165784289QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

For the starter switch I used a switch unit from a Honda RC51. They all work great.

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Kickhorse

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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2007, 09:22:09 PM »
Great stuff guys.  This is exactly the info I am looking for.
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2007, 09:43:07 PM »
Quote from: starion88esir on October 06, 2007, 07:46:23 PM
  :o That tank is the tits.
you should see the rest of his bike :o
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2007, 09:32:39 PM »
sooooo. . .what kind of tank is that??   I'm dying here, that's about the kewlest I have seen. . . .or is that information 'classified'?   '   ;)

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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2007, 01:45:43 AM »
he he he. . .. I stumbled on yer tank (I believe?) just now, doing some internet based project dreamin'. . .I must say, that set up is particularly fetching, to say the least!      ;D



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1973 GMC Vandura 3/4 Ton Van (350CID V8)
1973 Dodge "Chinook" RV (360CID V8)
1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon SR5 (4WD - 3A engine)
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2007, 08:34:02 AM »
yep that's it. Benjie from BCR made it.     The R1 master cylinder and lever are are huge upgrade and can be had for really chep on ebay. I think I paid $40 for mine.
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2007, 09:22:38 AM »
I have yet to see a Benjie product that doesn't make me drool.  ;D
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2007, 01:59:01 PM »
Quote from: del105 on October 08, 2007, 08:34:02 AM
yep that's it. Benjie from BCR made it.     The R1 master cylinder and lever are are huge upgrade and can be had for really chep on ebay. I think I paid $40 for mine.

Best.Tank.Ever       lol    seriously, that thing is art!  I really dig the stainless strap going down the center. . .

and yes, Benjie's site is a drool-o-rama. . ..  :P
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1970 Taco Model 22 deluxe w/3.0HP Briggs & Stratton MiniBike
1973 GMC Vandura 3/4 Ton Van (350CID V8)
1973 Dodge "Chinook" RV (360CID V8)
1985 Toyota Tercel Wagon SR5 (4WD - 3A engine)
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Re: 550 Handlebar Mods
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2007, 04:03:51 PM »
Quote from: cleveland on October 08, 2007, 09:22:38 AM
I have yet to see a Benjie product that doesn't make me drool.  ;D

Amen to that , im sure doug_id would agree
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