Planet Minis

d0n · 06-11-2006, 09:21 AM

I'd like to put a set of adjustable bars from a z50a on my z50r's. If I had the foldable bars I could haul these minis in my station wagon instead of hauling the trailer. Otherwise, I'd have to remove the z50r bars for transporting.

Can this swap be done? Do the z50a bars bolt onto the z50r triple tree or will I need the z50a triple tree and bars to mount on my z50r?

thanks for any advice.

lowbike1 · 06-11-2006, 09:30 AM

ya, as long as you have the whole setup, you will need the top plate as well cause the holes are spaced differently

d0n · 06-11-2006, 09:38 AM

cool thanks!

birddogg · 06-11-2006, 09:53 AM

Can't you just loosen your bars in your clamps and fold them back to fit? Just tighted them back up so you can still handle the bike. That's how I haul my XR in my jeep. The old 50 bar setup would be a lot of hassle unless you found everything complete for a good price. Even then, you have that funky banana bike bar bend. Might be cool for cruising the street, but not a good off-road bend.

Outlaw Powersports · 06-11-2006, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by birddogg

Can't you just loosen your bars in your clamps and fold them back to fit?

Stock bars on a Z50R do not fold. They do not have adjustable bar clamps. Bars bolt right to the upper tree.

d0n · 06-11-2006, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw Minis

Stock bars on a Z50R do not fold. They do not have adjustable bar clamps. Bars bolt right to the upper tree.

yup

wreck · 06-11-2006, 11:22 AM

I have a set of fold down bars if you want to try them out.You might have to redrill your top plate but no big deal.

http://www.planetminis.com/classifie...-out-of-my.htm

birddogg · 06-11-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw Minis

Stock bars on a Z50R do not fold. They do not have adjustable bar clamps. Bars bolt right to the upper tree.

Didn't realize he was still running stock bars. That's usually the first thing to go in the trash.

dirtbkr188 · 06-11-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Outlaw Minis

Stock bars on a Z50R do not fold. They do not have adjustable bar clamps. Bars bolt right to the upper tree.

Actually, the 1979 Z50R had conventional bar mounts, which are still available from Honda. The OEM Part numbers are below:

Outlaw Powersports · 06-11-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtbkr188

Actually, the 1979 Z50R had conventional bar mounts, which are still available from Honda. The OEM Part numbers are below:

Was not aware of that. And my son has a '79 with adjustable mounts. I thought they were aftermarket. Thanks for the info.

d0n · 06-11-2006, 08:25 PM

cool!

birddogg · 06-11-2006, 08:48 PM

A lot of my friends use the clamps from TRX steering stems or ATC uppers. Dirtbkr188 knows his Z's.

wreck · 06-14-2006, 09:48 AM

http://www.planetminis.com/classifie...or-mx-bars.htm

06-11-2006, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
d0n 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Troy NY Posts: 2,172	z50a to z50r will some parts fit? I'd like to put a set of adjustable bars from a z50a on my z50r's. If I had the foldable bars I could haul these minis in my station wagon instead of hauling the trailer. Otherwise, I'd have to remove the z50r bars for transporting. Can this swap be done? Do the z50a bars bolt onto the z50r triple tree or will I need the z50a triple tree and bars to mount on my z50r? thanks for any advice.

06-11-2006, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
lowbike1 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Posts: 2,125	ya, as long as you have the whole setup, you will need the top plate as well cause the holes are spaced differently

06-11-2006, 09:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
d0n 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Troy NY Posts: 2,172	cool thanks!

06-11-2006, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
birddogg 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Cambria, Pa Posts: 597 My Mood:	Can't you just loosen your bars in your clamps and fold them back to fit? Just tighted them back up so you can still handle the bike. That's how I haul my XR in my jeep. The old 50 bar setup would be a lot of hassle unless you found everything complete for a good price. Even then, you have that funky banana bike bar bend. Might be cool for cruising the street, but not a good off-road bend.

06-11-2006, 11:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
wreck 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monticello, Mn Posts: 1,283 My Mood:	I have a set of fold down bars if you want to try them out.You might have to redrill your top plate but no big deal. http://www.planetminis.com/classifie...-out-of-my.htm

06-11-2006, 08:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
d0n 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Troy NY Posts: 2,172	cool!

06-11-2006, 08:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
birddogg 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Cambria, Pa Posts: 597 My Mood:	A lot of my friends use the clamps from TRX steering stems or ATC uppers. Dirtbkr188 knows his Z's.

06-14-2006, 09:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
wreck 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monticello, Mn Posts: 1,283 My Mood:	http://www.planetminis.com/classifie...or-mx-bars.htm

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