Author Topic: Clubman bars on my 78 750 (Read 4460 times)

Dannodarko · « **on:** May 17, 2012, 05:34:10 PM »

So I got a set of clubman bars for my 750 and I'm in the process of sorting out all the wires and cables, etc.. My question is, with these bars am I now required to get shorter clutch/throttle cables? Thanks all- Dan.

Dannodarko · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2012, 05:34:41 PM »

Edit: 75 not 78

Really? · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:00:18 PM »

Required, No. Just watch the routing.

You can get shorter cables to have a cleaner look. -3.5 is good.

Stev-o · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:16:26 PM »

I also recently put club mans on my K5. The clutch cable is no issue but the throttle is another story. Tried 2 or 3 different routes, 1 looked real good but pinched the cable so no go. Best bet is a shorter cable, but from who?

Dannodarko · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:24:43 PM »

Yeah I'm kinda seeing that becoming an issue too...

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:27:11 PM »

Got pics?

MCRider · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2012, 06:30:01 PM »

Motionpro is the go to place for shorter cables. They'll make whatever you want.

http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/tools/category/cables/?gclid=COjN5uDXiLACFSWFQAod9nF3fw

Really? · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:38:54 PM »

They have the -3.5 clutch cable listed. I have that on the 75. Like Ron said, they will make it for you.

Dannodarko · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:47:04 PM »

Awesome, thanks guys!!

lucky · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:53:55 PM »

You sure you want to be hunched over all the time and the back of your neck is in a kink?

Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2012, 09:05:17 PM »

Quote from: lucky on May 17, 2012, 08:53:55 PM

You sure you want to be hunched over all the time and the back of your neck is in a kink?

No, I don't. That's why I have super bike bars on my K4. And stock bars on the K8.
I like them for a change...

Magilla · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2012, 05:51:14 AM »

I love the look of the clubman bars but I am too old for them. My custom Harley had straight bars and they looked killer. So I rode in pain for years. After a long ride from Myrtle Beach to Charolet and back I could barely walk and no amount of Advil would have helped. Since then I have blown out two discs in my lower back. Like I said, no clubman bars for me. Most days I consider myself lucky if I can stand and walk let alone ride a bike. In fact I rode six, count them, six miles yesterday. That is the most I have been able to ride since 2005. I FEEL A COME BACK!!

lucky · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2012, 08:29:08 AM »

Quote from: Magilla on May 18, 2012, 05:51:14 AM

I love the look of the clubman bars but I am too old for them. My custom Harley had straight bars and they looked killer. So I rode in pain for years. After a long ride from Myrtle Beach to Charolet and back I could barely walk and no amount of Advil would have helped. Since then I have blown out two discs in my lower back. Like I said, no clubman bars for me. Most days I consider myself lucky if I can stand and walk let alone ride a bike. In fact I rode six, count them, six miles yesterday. That is the most I have been able to ride since 2005. I FEEL A COME BACK!!

You would probably really benefit by wearing a kidney belt under your shirt.
If you cannot find one the right size try a weight lifting belt. It helps a lot.

When I was 24 and racing motorcycles the rough tracks would really hurt my lower back and kidneys. Just depended on the condition of the track.

70CB750 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:20:24 AM »

+1 on kidney belt. I didnt mind the bouncing when I was younger, but now with 50 close enough, I can tell the belt makes a difference.

jesus freek · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:24:42 AM »

I've got clubmans on my 72 CB750. I like them other than the fact of the amount of pressure on my right wrist. I still have the stock cables. I will post pics tommorow of the routing tommorow if you like.

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MCRider · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:31:09 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on May 18, 2012, 09:20:24 AM

+1 on kidney belt. I didnt mind the bouncing when I was younger, but now with 50 close enough, I can tell the belt makes a difference.

A few sit ups every now and then won't hurt.

jamesb · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2012, 10:59:22 AM »

your forearms are going to feel the difference until you get used to them i had to take mine off it was to painful for me since my wreck my left shoulder and back couldn't take the pressure on them.

Dannodarko · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2012, 06:21:41 PM »

@ Jesus freek yeah post a picture up I'm curious to see how others are routing the cables, thanks !!!!

jesus freek · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2012, 07:42:13 PM »

Will do! I just got home form a 12 hour day and my camera phone is a little whack. I will do it in the morning where the is more light. I cracked the lens on my camera phone,insurance I don't think will cover it,but it still works! I'm really happy with the outcome on the clubmansand have had no problems.

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CafeDawg · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2012, 09:38:24 PM »

These are the only two I could find of my 78 750F with clubmans and stock cables, hope it helps, I love em.

Respect
CD

jesus freek · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:07:24 AM »

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jesus freek · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2012, 06:21:07 AM »

I hope these help you out. Like I said I am real happy with them. The banjo sits nice. The bars and mirrors and a set of grips. I bought on ebay. For the life of me I can't remember the sellers name, I think the price for all 3 was 53.00 dollars. I ended up scrapping their grips for some different grips I got from Dennis Kirk, they were only 11.00 and were open ended which worked out great for the bar end mirrors. For a small amour of cash and a couple hours worth of work it was all worth is

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