"Low Cafe Bar" from NewBonneville.com
- Thread starter nohawk
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those are made by "Flanders"
Both JRH and I have them. I also have the flanders " clubmans" that I cut down and re-bent.
we both like 'em . One thing about the "low cafe bars" is that the rise angle is very shallow so I could not cut as much off the ends as I wanted. I like narrow bars, it might not bother other people.
The pull back is really shallow which I like. very neutral on the wrists and good for people with long arms or who want to get a little more forward on the bike. A little extra weigth on the front end really helps these bikes.
here is a link that you might want to look at
Both JRH and I have them. I also have the flanders " clubmans" that I cut down and re-bent.
we both like 'em . One thing about the "low cafe bars" is that the rise angle is very shallow so I could not cut as much off the ends as I wanted. I like narrow bars, it might not bother other people.
The pull back is really shallow which I like. very neutral on the wrists and good for people with long arms or who want to get a little more forward on the bike. A little extra weigth on the front end really helps these bikes.
here is a link that you might want to look at
em_dot
Street Tracker
I have Bellacorse Superbars that are 29.5" wide. Basically a cut-down version of the low cafe bars. Super easy install even for me. Stock cables work fine, but you may want to use a zip tie on clutch cable (to the frame). I had a little more slack on mine, it hit the header and burned. A $50.00 lesson in attention to detail!
Here's a link: http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc002-6.htm
Here's a couple of pics:
Here's a link: http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc002-6.htm
Here's a couple of pics:
nohawk
Rocker
32" width is the same as my Renthals on my dirt bike, that does seem a little much. Wider bars always seem to make the bike feel lighter due to the extra leverage though.
nohawk
Rocker
I have Bellacorse Superbars that are 29.5" wide. Basically a cut-down version of the low cafe bars. Super easy install even for me. Stock cables work fine, but you may want to use a zip tie on clutch cable (to the frame). I had a little more slack on mine, it hit the header and burned. A $50.00 lesson in attention to detail!
Here's a link: http://www.bellacorse.com/bcc002-6.htm
Here's a couple of pics:
Your bike is super nice, those bars may be just what Im looking for. Looks like they could be flipped upside down for an even lower position.
nohawk
Rocker
Where are these swap meets you speak of?
em_dot
Street Tracker
Thanks Nohawk. I really enjoy it.
Flipping these bars has been done on the "other site" (not that I encourage you to actually go there). I've seen something similar on Jockey Journal from time to time.
What I like about them is that they are approximately 3" lower and 3" forward. Perfect for a monkey armed man, like myself. With the bar end mirrors, I can actually see stuff behind me. The stockers that just showed me my arms.
Hope that helps. We'll need pics once you are done.
Joel
Flipping these bars has been done on the "other site" (not that I encourage you to actually go there). I've seen something similar on Jockey Journal from time to time.
What I like about them is that they are approximately 3" lower and 3" forward. Perfect for a monkey armed man, like myself. With the bar end mirrors, I can actually see stuff behind me. The stockers that just showed me my arms.
Hope that helps. We'll need pics once you are done.
Joel
bluesforchallah
Rocker
I have a pair of K&N bars. Purchased used, paid $50 to have powder coated and the results were great. I know it's hard to tell from this shot, but I believe there's just over an inch of rise. I went from a pair of NH ace bars and haven't regreted making the switch.
Mister_Fla
Scooter
Quick question for you all, do the handlebars have to be knurled or plain? I don't get the difference and how it matters...I know stupid question but I've never bought replacement bars for a bike
MattRat
TT Racer
http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/tex1230/bonneville090509/?albumview=slideshow
my bike with stock, low cafe, and upside down m-bars
(sorry for crappy cellphone pics)
How did you get the m-bars to work upside down w/o the controls bashing the tank? I fiddled with mine for hours but to no avail.