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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #25 on: April 20, 2009, 08:24:48 PM »
Just a quick question on this subject, I am trying to swap out the original bars for clubman bars and I am just trying to avoid any major electrical messes and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for taking the wiring out of the stock bars or any must do's or definite do nots. Any help would be great.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #26 on: April 20, 2009, 09:02:53 PM »
Quote from: joep218 on April 20, 2009, 08:24:48 PM
Just a quick question on this subject, I am trying to swap out the original bars for clubman bars and I am just trying to avoid any major electrical messes and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for taking the wiring out of the stock bars or any must do's or definite do nots. Any help would be great.
When I swapped out my stock bars for drag bars, I just poured some liquid dishwashing soap into the bars and pulled out the wiring.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #27 on: April 20, 2009, 10:26:49 PM »
I guess my question is more around the disconnecting of the wiring from the turn signal if I should just splice them back together or if there is an easier, quick disconnect that I might just not be seeing, I have a '72 CB 350 and the wiring is soldered to the connection points so I am just contemplating the best move might be to just cut the wires like an inch down from there and then pull them out, swap the bars and then splice back together. Any thoughts?
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #28 on: April 20, 2009, 10:38:40 PM »
Quote from: joep218 on April 20, 2009, 10:26:49 PM
I guess my question is more around the disconnecting of the wiring from the turn signal if I should just splice them back together or if there is an easier, quick disconnect that I might just not be seeing, I have a '72 CB 350 and the wiring is soldered to the connection points so I am just contemplating the best move might be to just cut the wires like an inch down from there and then pull them out, swap the bars and then splice back together. Any thoughts?

There should be no cutting and splicing needed, unless a PO screwed things up for you.  Everything should disconnect fairly easily inside the headlight bucket.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #29 on: April 21, 2009, 01:21:41 AM »
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what kind of key system do you have on that..???????
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #30 on: April 21, 2009, 07:36:14 AM »
Quote from: martino1972 on April 21, 2009, 01:21:41 AM
what kind of key system do you have on that..???????
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #31 on: April 21, 2009, 12:13:19 PM »
Quote from: Sporkfly on April 21, 2009, 07:36:14 AM
Quote from: martino1972 on April 21, 2009, 01:21:41 AM
what kind of key system do you have on that..???????
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The electrical/electronic system is of my own design.  The "key" is a circuit that enables the bike via the master logic board.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #32 on: April 21, 2009, 12:38:57 PM »
Quote from: Mach-5(50) on February 02, 2009, 09:31:54 PM
here is an interesting alternative i hadn't seen before. has any ridden with theses?
also, not a bad site, although it is all triumph stuff. http://newbonneville.com/html/hyde_handlebars.html

The Triumph guys swear by the "M" bars as for comfort. Nice alternative to the clubman. I have the Norman Hyde "Ace" bars on my Triumph T100. A little too agresive for my body. I'm switching out to superbike bars and having them powder coated a gloss black.

My Ace bars:



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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #33 on: April 21, 2009, 12:55:28 PM »
Quote from: kslrr on April 21, 2009, 12:13:19 PM
Quote from: Sporkfly on April 21, 2009, 07:36:14 AM
Quote from: martino1972 on April 21, 2009, 01:21:41 AM
what kind of key system do you have on that..???????
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The electrical/electronic system is of my own design.  The "key" is a circuit that enables the bike via the master logic board.

in other words,the key card makes contact with 2 prones and a relay kicks in....????   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

care to enlighten us about that system,you know you can't hide anything from us...... ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #34 on: April 21, 2009, 01:46:41 PM »
Quote from: OakBehringer on February 02, 2009, 08:32:30 AM
I would not go with clubman or drag bars if you're not going to get rearsets, as well. Superbikes are nice for you.

why?

my cafe is comfortable w/ drag bars and stock pegs.
the uncomfortable part is the seat.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #35 on: April 21, 2009, 03:31:46 PM »
I have been trying to get Norman Hyde bars in 7/8 for a while now,anyone know where I can get them.I think even Norman is out of stock.want to put them on this.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #36 on: April 21, 2009, 03:57:37 PM »
Quote from: bikerbart on April 21, 2009, 03:31:46 PM
I have been trying to get Norman Hyde bars in 7/8 for a while now,anyone know where I can get them.I think even Norman is out of stock.want to put them on this.

Bikerbart, which type of Norman Hyde bar are you looking for?
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #37 on: April 21, 2009, 05:46:41 PM »
Quote from: tom8Toe on April 21, 2009, 12:38:57 PM
I have the Norman Hyde "Ace" bars on my Triumph T100.

My Ace bars:


I like those a LOT.  I need to find those and a lower seat for my 350F. 

I can see the other ones you're looking for being a lot more comfortable though.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #38 on: April 21, 2009, 06:39:03 PM »
i love my superbike bars...comfy...responsive...and looks the best i think..since the k has a little wider tank
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #39 on: April 21, 2009, 07:16:39 PM »
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #40 on: April 21, 2009, 07:31:10 PM »
sport bike bars FTW! I don't like clubmans to me if you want that position just get clip ons. they just aren't very attractive IMO but to each their own

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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #41 on: April 21, 2009, 07:34:40 PM »
Quote from: uthinkimodd on April 21, 2009, 07:31:10 PM
sport bike bars FTW! I just don't see why you would get then clipons then drag bars and then clubmans.. but to each their own that's what's so great about building your own you pick. but that's my order.

huh?  i got the keywords.. but the connection was a little fuzzy.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #42 on: April 21, 2009, 07:38:54 PM »
Quote from: heffay on April 21, 2009, 07:34:40 PM
Quote from: uthinkimodd on April 21, 2009, 07:31:10 PM
sport bike bars FTW! I just don't see why you would get then clipons then drag bars and then clubmans.. but to each their own that's what's so great about building your own you pick. but that's my order.

huh?  i got the keywords.. but the connection was a little fuzzy.

yeah I started typing one thing then changed my mind then forgot to delete some stuff.... it's been a long day.

refer to picture I like sport bike bars or clip ons
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #43 on: April 30, 2009, 07:22:15 PM »
I still have not purchased new bars.  I found a few sets of drag bars on ebay.  I have been so busy, I have not had time for much of anything.  I have been working on the car more than the bike.  I will be ordering bars soon as the car pays off next week.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #44 on: May 03, 2009, 03:44:40 PM »
Quote from: uthinkimodd on April 21, 2009, 07:31:10 PM
sport bike bars FTW! I don't like clubmans to me if you want that position just get clip ons. they just aren't very attractive IMO but to each their own



what kind of bars are those?
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #45 on: May 03, 2009, 05:19:45 PM »
similar to stock, if not stock...  ^
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #46 on: May 03, 2009, 05:43:32 PM »
Those are a few inches lower than stock.  Either superbike bars or Euro-sport. 
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #47 on: May 03, 2009, 05:45:06 PM »
or stock 400f bars... would have to be '75 or '76 as '77s had more rise.

i don't see wires there, could they be inside?
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #48 on: May 04, 2009, 07:03:49 AM »
hey tom8toe,Norman Hyde M bars.
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Re: Cafe handle bars
« Reply #49 on: May 04, 2009, 08:56:10 AM »
I replaced the stock CB550 bars with Euro bars.  They were very similar to superbike bars and a great improvement over the stockers.  I ran this setup for over a year and really liked it. I switched them to clubman bars and they were okay at first but became VERY uncomfortable with stock seat height and pegs.  The distance for me and ergo's were not good for long distances.  After running them for about 1 month I switched to clip-ons.  They are MUCH better for me using stock seat and pegs.  They will be much better I think when I shave down the seat foam about 1". 

Bottom line though, what works for some people may or may not work for you.  You really have to try alot of different options to find that sweet spot for you.
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