handlebars

emory70 · 08-13-2010, 10:23 PM

we all know that the geezer uses 7/8 bars, and that we can use bicycle handlebars. that just seems too easy. i was talking to my dad about it, and he thinks that motorcycle bars are probably made out of thicker tubing. has anyone considered or looked into this?

Sarris · 08-13-2010, 10:24 PM

Me think so too!!

:plus1: :plus1: :plus1:

Water Warrior 2 · 08-14-2010, 05:39 AM

Motorcycle bars would have to be stronger and have a more dedicated clamp area than regular bicycle bars. I am sure there are some cross overs in there that would work but workable high end bicycle bars would be very expensive. There might also be vibration and flexability issues involved too.
All I really have is personal experience bending motorcyle bars with my hips when the bike suddenly stopped moving and I didn't.

08-13-2010, 10:23 PM	#1
emory70 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 100	handlebars we all know that the geezer uses 7/8 bars, and that we can use bicycle handlebars. that just seems too easy. i was talking to my dad about it, and he thinks that motorcycle bars are probably made out of thicker tubing. has anyone considered or looked into this? __________________ STGMTT Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-13-2010, 10:24 PM	#2
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: handlebars Me think so too!! :plus1: :plus1: :plus1: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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08-14-2010, 05:39 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: handlebars Motorcycle bars would have to be stronger and have a more dedicated clamp area than regular bicycle bars. I am sure there are some cross overs in there that would work but workable high end bicycle bars would be very expensive. There might also be vibration and flexability issues involved too. All I really have is personal experience bending motorcyle bars with my hips when the bike suddenly stopped moving and I didn't. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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