1981 Yamaha 550 Maxim (Need Help!)

[cmfj1979]

Hello

I just bought a 1981 Yamaha 550 Maxim and I want to customize it! The bike is stock and in great condition, but im really tall so I need to make adjustments as well as some cosmetic upgrades. Right now my handlebars are to small so I want to install 12inch ape hangers, I think its 7/8 bars but im not sure. Also all the switch housings, brake and clutch etc etc on the handlebars are broken and worn and I would like to replace EVERYTHING on the handlebars with CHROME! The speedometer works but the tac does not so I would also like to replace both with chrome as well. So my question is, where can I get these things and how do I know if it will wire up and fit? I don't mind if it ends up being expensive, I want to make this bike my own but I have no idea where to start and I don't want to start ordering stuff that wont fit or work! Any advice would be great!

[Airhead]

before you start to fit high bars consuder the extra work in getting new control canles specially made, and to a lesser extent...extending the electric cables, post in the new members section a hello is good

oh and i deleted the two other same posts...one's enough...just leads to confusion

why not just fit bar risers, a far better option and you'll probably get away with those without any other changes?

[cmfj1979]

Hello, thanks for the reply! I want to change the handlebars and everything on it. I am 6ft 7in tall so risers wont cut it unfortunately and it doesn't solve the worn broken stuff on the bars either. Also I have a chrome fixation and everything on the bars now is black lol! Would something like this ---> http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BW-WIRED-CONTROLS-LATE&CartID= work?

[Airhead]

like i said, none of it will work without specially made control / hydraulic cables, this is what you need to investigate