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    Wrong handlebars? 1979 GS750

    Hi, I am trying to get my recently acquired GS750 to original condition. I have fixed a few zingers from the guys I bought it from, here is perhaps a new one. I just got what I believe is the original master cylinder. The previous master cylinder obscured the rpm gauge. Anyway, it looks like the original master is still too close to the gauge. So, are the handlebars too narrow? Is the switch block installed incorrectly? I think maybe the handlebars are incorrect. If so, just add this to the list. Thanks in advance, and hopefully this image post works. It is from flickr, am pasting the address that flickr produces when I "share" the image.
    Andy
    Explore this photo album by Andy Hoover on Flickr!
    1979 GS750

    #2
    That MC, I’m 99% certain is not OEM.

    edit: Hmm. After looking at the parts fiche, it just might be. Maybe it is the bars that are wrong/short.

    As for posting pics from your Flickr account, you need the BBCode which you can’t get from the App.

    watch this (iPad/Safari):



    or this (Samsung/Android Chrome).
    Last edited by Rich82GS750TZ; 04-17-2022, 08:50 PM.
    Rich
    1982 GS 750TZ
    2015 Triumph Tiger 1200

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      #3
      They don't look original to me, but there are lots of owners of the real McCoy that will let you know. If they are not, the originals are easy to find. Good luck with your rebuild.
      sigpic
      '77 GS550B
      '78 GS550C

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        #4
        The M/C is correct. The seating position on the '77-'79 with original bars is fairly upright, with arms slightly bent (for the average rider) - look for 5" rise, 5-6" pull back and a width of 29".
        How about posting some more photos, your bike looks like it's in pretty good nick - we'd like to see it.
        -Mal

        "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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        78 GS750E

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          #5
          Thanks, guys. I'm working a LAD tomorrow and taking off Tuesday. So, I'll post more pics then. In the meantime I'll look for the 5 inch rise, 5-6 inch pull-back, and 29 inch width bars. Just did a quick measurement on the current bars and get 27.5 inch width, 3 inch rise, and no (or virtually no) pull-back
          1979 GS750

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            #6
            Lots of people use Bikemaster bars on our bikes.... The Daytona are a favourite of some as are the Superbike bend. I have used the Euro bend before too.

            YOu might find the LTD or the Honda bend or something is close to stock... You might also find someone with a stock set for sale if you post a wanted ad.

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              #7
              Thanks, just put up a post in the wanteds, will see where that goes. It does not look like they are that expensive anyway, but why not recycle when we can? Also, was looking at the Flanders Daytona or the GS E bars, but those are much more expensive. They must be really nice....
              1979 GS750

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