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Standard handlebars xj900f

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Suffolkrider, Apr 21, 2018.

  1. Suffolkrider

    Suffolkrider Member

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    Hey , I'm soon to start my xj900f build and I want to put standard bars on her (renthals ect)

    Does anybody know what top yoke will fit straight on to allow this?

    It's a 1993 xj900f
     
  2. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    There was a Naked version, I believe used conventional bars - the XJ900N, sold widely in Germany and other places.
    Here's a 900N
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/38261239603/permalink/10156535526924604/

    There's also been mention of another model with a suitable top yoke, but I unrecall what it was. They are out there though, and somebody will pipe up.
    There's a useful source of German spares on Facebook - I've dealt with him and had no complaints. He specialises in XJs.
    This is a useful FB group for XJ9 owners, owned by the spares guy. His shop is called Bike Tielle or something similar, and he will pop up sooner or later, or just scan down the listings.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/38261239603/

    <edit> He seems to have mostly shifted his wares to ebay these days, but if you don't see it listed, just ask - he breaks a lot of stuff.
    http://stores.ebay.de/BikeTeileShop/_i.html?_nkw=XJ900&submit=Finden&_sid=41466096
     
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  3. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    I've just come across this conversion, which means you can keep your standard top yoke.
    FB link again, but for those who don't FB, I've copied a couple of pictures.
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/38261239603/permalink/10156527800349604/

    Take a pair of 2" risers... (amazon link)
    https://www.amazon.com/HTT-Motorcycle-Handlebar-Kawasaki-Boulevard/dp/B01COEDYIE
    2 inch risers.jpg

    Use the original mounting bolts and drill the risers deep enough to nestle the head of the bolt in there...
    risers counter bored.jpg

    Fit them with a pair of rubber washers on top of the serrated portion on the top yoke...

    new bars fitted with rubbers underneath risers.jpg

    Close up...
    new bars fitted with rubbers underneath risers 2.jpg

    Here's the text from the post relating to this...

     
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  4. Franz

    Franz Well-Known Member

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    I am doing the same with longer bolts 70mm from underside the top yolk as one thread in the yolk is stripped and I am using two old brake caliper pistons to give me the height I need to be above the plastic centre nut cover.
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Can anyone identify these handlebars cheers? I don't recognise the logo on them.


    Screenshot_20250510_000513_Photos.jpg
     
  7. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    Too small.
     
  8. Franz

    Franz Well-Known Member

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    Yes l thought l needed to go to specksavers Dave :D.
     
  9. Franz

    Franz Well-Known Member

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    I am not sure yet which handlebar l will get but l like the ones in the picture. Those risers are ideal for my bike.
     
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    I spy, with my little eye, something that looks like a Vmax....
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    The bars on the 900f in my photo?
     

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