US spec handlebars - sorted now, thanks

[jon stead]

Ok, put the US spec bars on today and I think it looks way better. It's also more comfortable to ride. The mirrors are in the right place now as well. I can see clearly behind me and not just a view of my biceps.

One question though. Is there a different bracket that the speedo and rev counter mount to for a US spec and a UK spec bike? I ask because my gauges have always looked too "flat". I'd prefer them to be angled back a bit.

[Bryanj]

The US K1 had a different bracket along with different speedo and tacho as the cable entry is at an angle and not straight down, also the rear chrome cups are complete rather than a large hole. These were never fitted to the UK model which had the straight inputs and cup with large hole. I have a set of NOS US gauges along with used mounting hardware but they will not be cheap

[jon stead]

My bike is a 73 K2 US import. Cam you tell if the gauges are correct for my model?

[Bryanj]

The K2 should have the Big gauges like the 750 with a chrome rear light bracket that is the shape of the UK black one.

If you can post a pic of the faces and the chrome backs I will look in my parts books and tell you about the clocks

[jon stead]

Here you go

[JamesH]

You have K0 type gauges there. You can tell because the spedo / tacho cable outlet is 90 degrees (straight out) to the back of the gauge body.

[Bryanj]

Yep James is correct, like I said I have the correct assembly if you want to know how much PM me

[jon stead]

Thanks to Bryan, my bike is now sporting a lovely set of K2 gauges and bracketry.

[hairygit]

Thanks to Bryan, my bike is now sporting a lovely set of K2 gauges and bracketry.

Pictures?

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[jon stead]

Not the best, but only one I have at present.

Next time home, gauges coming off again and bracket will get a coat of paint. New gauge rubbers should of arrived from DSS and I'll replace rusty chrome domed nuts for stainless ones. I'll post a better picture then.

[hairygit]

Ooh, they are clean! Need to take the bars off now and get them re chromed, they let the clocks down!

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[jon stead]

Ooh, they are clean! Need to take the bars off now and get them re chromed, they let the clocks down!

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It's true, it's never ending, but I'm enjoying my bike now.

[AndyH]

Nice work there Jon. 

[Bryanj]

You are welcome, always new they should be on the correct bike and yours looks good