82 xj750 handlebars

So, I'm bobbing out a 82 750 everything is going great so far, no major issues anyway. Except, the handlebars on this bike are hideous. I can't find any aftermarket bars that will fit the design of the head plate that they sit on. I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to fit different bars on this style of bike. Either using a different plate that still fits around the forks and the center knob or has anyone found handlebars that will fit the existing plate? I would like to explain the design of this but its tough to describe. Any help.would be fantastic. Thanks.

 

Use the upper triple tree from an 83' XJ750. In 83" Yamaha changed back to standard tube bars. With that upper, you can fir what ever style 7/8th tube bars you want provided they clear the tank.

I picked up a whole triple tree assemble for $39 shipped.

 

Like these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRIPLE-TREE-Upp ... es&vxp=mtr

I'm learning motorcycles as I go.

 

No - those are the same that you currently have. the triple tree that you are looking for will be off an 83

 

Here are some:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-YAMAHA-MID ... _500wt_966


Don't mind the "midnight" part, thats just a special blacked out paint scheme, which i think the triple trees were all black anyway so it doesn't even make a difference. they look like they could use some new paint anyhow.

Good luck!

 

Oh, and while you're at it, replace the headtube/steerer tube bearings with some modern tapered-style bearings since you'll have everything apart. if your stock bearings aren't notched yet, they soon will be. tapered bearings will be good for the rest of the bike and you'll never have to touch them again.

Email Len at info@xj4ever.com (without the spaces) and he'll get you the hook-up.

they are around 45.00 if i recall correctly.

 

Check out the link in my signature to see how this is done without tearing apart the whole triple tree. Takes about $15 and 15 minutes.

 

Is that link still available??

 

the buckhorn bars and the mounts are removable and new risers can be installed.

see the assembly drawing
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1982/xj750j/handlebar-cable

part 17 in this drawing

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1982/xj750j/steering


also the 83 maxim uses regular bars if you used the top tree it should work for you. I do not know if it will interfer with the air nipples on the side of fork tubes

https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1983/xj750k/steering

 

risers on ebay
Pair Motorbike Motorcycle Handle Bar Mount Mounting Riser Clamp For 22mm (7/8'')

Pair 7/8″ CNC Motorcycle Handle Bar Mount Risers Clamp Aluminium ATV Scooter US

 

Hey y’all. I work at a place that bends 1in +- stainless pipe so I was guna make some Zbars. How tall of a ride can I get without changing the stock bar cables ?!?! Please and thank you

 

How tall of bars can I put on with stock cables

 

first you have 7/8 inch bars on an xj
what xj do you want to modify?

if you look in the xj4ever catalog you will see cable lengths and what will fit different bikes
XJ PARTS CATALOG, SECTION M: CONTROL CABLE AND HAND LEVERS

you can get custom made cables.

how tall depends on your states restrictions

 

your other thread
removed link threads merged

 

same height as you currently have

 

are the current bars stock as well as the cables?
how long are the current cables?

XJ700
choke cable stock Wire length = 35".
clutch cable stock Wire length = 47-1/2".
throttle cable stock Wire length = 39-1/2".

from catalog
INTERCHANGE: most throttle cables (except 1984-85 FJ600, 1992-98 XJ600 Seca II, and XJ700 all models cables) will interchange with each other, as they mainly differ in their overall wire and sheathing length. When swapping handlebars, you may find the need to use a shorter or longer cable than original. The XJ650RJ Seca, XJ750 Seca, and XJ1100 cables have a narrower cable end barrel (1/4" wide vs. 5/16" wide for all other cables) which may present an issue on some interchanges. Additionally, all of the XJ550 model cables and all of the XJ650 model cables (except Turbo) use a bent metal tube end at the throttle, while all other models use a plastic tube with a thumb-screw adjuster.

the xj1100 are the longest cables

 

So the bars are stock bars. My state has no restrictions. I don’t want to buy new cables or extended cables. The bars and cables are bone stock. I just want to know how long I can stretch the original cables before they get tention

 

So if I got bars even just 1 inch taller and re routed the cables they couldn’t work? I assume because of the brake line but I can splice in an extension

 

Not much, Yamaha didn’t design them with slack in mind for different bars. It’s not as simple as two rise equals two inch longer cables. Depends on the pullback too and how the cables orient. When I swapped bars the stock throttle cable was fine because it exits underneath and points to the front. I had to shorten the clutch cable as it “points” a different way. Unless you can find a thread on here specific to your situation you will have to experiment.

 

So I noticed that all cables besides the hydrolic front break line had a whole bunch of slack and if I re routed them I’d have even more. I can splice in a longer price for the break line but I’m wondering if anybody has done taller bars with the original throttle power and clutch lines

 

This is the bike now

 

an inch may not matter for the cables but the brake line may not have enough extra in it to go an inch depends on how long the bar ends are ,throttle have adjustments that may compensate for the difference.
clutch and
chacal can make a custom length brake hose if needed.
do you have a flat mounted or angle mounted Master cylinder? this will factor in too.

are you currently running stock bars

 

do not splice brake line get correct one
I would suggest you keep your posts in this thread and not in the other thread
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/82-xj750-handlebars.36442/#post-592294

 

How much slack you have matters. Too much and the cable won't work reliably. Too little and you have controls that will change your intended level of input when you turn the bars.

 

Threads have been merged. The above link will be dead tomorrow.

 

I made myself a set of 7/8 bars for my 82 650 Maxim. Dimensions are roughly stock width at the clamps (don't remember that number off the top of my head) , roughly 10 inch rise, and about 3 inches of pull back. I have everything on and functional with the stock cables. I was able to carefully manipulate things around so everything works, no guitar strings, clutch pulls smooth and consistent ,throttle operates nice and smooths snaps back as it should (although I will admit i will be popping the throttle tube back off just for some precautionary graphite. The only issue I have is the brake hose. Technically it reaches as the master is bolted to the bars currently, but it is going to get swapped out for a longer braided one so I can get the rotation of the master cylinder to suit my liking. Not saying it's right, but I was able to make it work without issue, but I've also been accused of some redneck fixes a time or two.

 

Are we sure that's a 750 from 82? Rims, dials, and headlight look like they belong to a 85-86 700... signals too. Can't see the bars in the pictures.

 

justincummins is asking about xj700 bars

 

>JUST FORGET THAT RIGHT NOW<

unbolt your bars and lift them up and see what you see, take it from there. test full left and right too

 

My bike is an 85 xj700

 

Does anybody know if universal break lines work on these bikes. Might be a dumb question. But I don’t see why not they look right but when I looked ya the vehicles it will work on (which is a lot) it didn’t list yamaha xj

 

"Universal" is tech-speak for "does not fit" (or at least does not fit well, or looks like crap).
You can have lines made to length for about the same cost as buying a pre-made set (when comparing like to like).
Chacal can make fully DOT certified brake lines in custom lengths, and has OEM lengths in stock. Many other places will make custom lines as well. Galfer is one brand that comes to mind.

 

Universal break lines are insanely cheap. Yes even American made ones haha how much are the ones you’re talking about go for

 

I'm not a fan of buying the cheapest brake lines I can find. I've had bad experiences with the cheap stuff failing, and they aren't usually DOT compliant (off road use only). Like I said, when comparing like to like, custom lines don't cost much more. I can't quote prices, but Chacal can if you start a conversation with him.
A good set of braided steel lines will be the last set you'll ever need to buy, regardless of who you buy them from.
If you want to put togther your own set, components aren't too costly (again, depending on the standard of quality you choose to buy), but they won't be DOT compliant (that matters to me, but it might not mater to you, and that's OK).

 

Things like brake components, tires, helmets, good beer, are too important to not buy cheap.

 

i use goodridge build it yourself lines on all my bikes, never had a problem. i even asked about them at the state inspection station, perfectly fine.

now let me ask this, when a garage gets a length of steel brake line, cuts it to length, flares the ends and puts it on a car, is that DOT certified ?

 

I purchased goodridge lines and fittings for both bikes as well. Haven't gotten them put on yet as for some reason I didn't order quite enough fittings

 

I got 3 inches of added height to my bars with stock cables and no issues Decided to just wing it and see what happens. Turned out successful

 

looks good but your mufflers fell off

 

I'm looking to change my XJ650 maxim handlebars from 7/8" to 1-1/8" is there an adapter bar clamp anyone has used that works great?