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Offline bobv7

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2020, 09:51:40 AM »
That's a lot of money for handlebars but I suppose they do give the opportunity to alter the hight to find a comfortable riding position. That bloke must be still experimenting! :o
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« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2020, 10:33:39 AM »
Hahaha yes ridiculous money to put into handlebars. But if that's what floats your boat.
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Offline florence

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2020, 11:27:18 AM »
something I used to do in my youth was to turn the standard bars upside down, gives a similar riding position.
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Offline K2-K6

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« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2020, 01:32:55 PM »
If you wanted to make some similar you'd be well advised to use a better welder than those  :o

That standard Is commonly referred to as "pigeon shite" and should be treated the same.  No penetration to speak of,  blobby sitting on surface fill rod, and highly likely to fail. Structural incompetence that shouldn't be ridden.

The exhaust are the same too.  shockingly bad.
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Offline Rob62

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2020, 08:36:35 PM »
Haha cool.... motoguzzi bars. I guess the big advantage of those bars is that the height can be adjusted quickly from cruiser to racer and back with a simple nip of a bolt... the ones in the original photo wouldn’t offer that possibility as the clamps are too wide apart.. I would be tempted to make my own though..... especially at that price  8)
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Offline SumpMagnet

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2020, 09:08:58 PM »
I like the Guzzi bars, and think they would be really nice... but £240? really? Crazy
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Offline JezzaPeach

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #21 on: March 31, 2020, 10:46:17 AM »
I fitted ace bars in the 1970s, which I found very comfortable for long distance touring, and have just fitted these to my current project in the pic attached. Slightly fiddly but easy on mine as the wires already run externally. The helpful Dutch supplier could probably advise on hole cutting for wires if that’s possible. info@mc-customparts.nl
I thought £33.76 plus postage was very reasonable. I think they make them themselves.
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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #22 on: March 31, 2020, 11:53:23 AM »
Look guys, don’t knock it, the left bar has a compass mounted on it, bet you haven’t got that!!  ;D
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Offline Bryanj

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #23 on: March 31, 2020, 12:25:05 PM »
Got sat nav instead
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Offline JezzaPeach

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #24 on: March 31, 2020, 02:44:11 PM »
Now THAT I do need !
Do you use earphones for voice guidance?
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Offline SumpMagnet

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« Reply #25 on: March 31, 2020, 05:14:37 PM »
Ace bars...ahh...that nostalgia!

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« Reply #26 on: March 31, 2020, 05:30:45 PM »
Nope, mines one of those big yellow AA type satnavs inside a plastic bag!!!!

Have you noticed no matter where you go in the UK there seems to be a sign for Oxford?
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Offline JezzaPeach

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Re: Unusual Handlebars
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2020, 12:15:10 PM »
At least there's a park and ride!
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Offline Bryanj

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« Reply #28 on: April 01, 2020, 01:10:15 PM »
Not in the centre there isnt and try finding one you can get back to after a late concert. Been there got the tee shirt!!!!
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