I scored a deal on a set of Harley Sportster handlebars. 30 bucks I'd MUCH rather have them than the wide ones I have on the project now.
Problem is, they are 1" diameter and everything I need to hang off them is for 7/8" bars. Meaning I need a 6-8 inch extension on each side. I have a set of MTB bars kicking around I can hack pieces off of, but not sure the best way to attatch them.
Option #1 is just get them welded on. Done.
#2 is 3-d print an adapter/reducer with a 3/8"-1/2" steel rod up the middle as reforcement, then epoxy it all together. About 3-4 inches or so inserted into each side of the joint.
Which one you guys think would be more durable in the long run ?
Actually, the more I play with this thing and sit on it, the more I realize there IS nothing stock that really works well. Head tube to spine distance is just too far.
Those ones I have on it now are reachable, but 38 wide (wont fit through a door) I only have about 30 degrees of steering use before I run out of outside arm and have to one-hand it. I sit at about the rear seat tube.
Duct-taping the Harley ones in place for a trial fixes that a little but is going to be a tone of re-working. Found out this morning I not only have to extend, I have to re-angle the extensions.
MIGHT have to just bite the bullet, buy a tube bender and make my own custom ones. Sheet, shoulda just taken the 3 grand and bought a project Harley !!!
[This message has been edited by MidEngineManiac (edited 01-27-2023).]
Originally posted by MidEngineManiac: Problem is, they are 1" diameter and everything I need to hang off them is for 7/8" bars. Meaning I need a 6-8 inch extension on each side.
What exactly is your problem ?
Do you need larger diameter bars, or longer ? What are you trying to hang ?
Already solved it last night on a builders group. LOL, seems I'm not the 1st one doing this.
Use a couple of the brackets off a set of these. Mounts the thinner bars, adjustable extension, adjustable height, and brings the width down to 24" or so.
Willie was right, kind of a 6-bend but not in a conventional way.
(throttle, grip, switches, mirrors ect I already have are all for 7/8" bars. Didnt want to try to sell a couple hundred of stuff and re-buy)
Already solved it last night on a builders group. LOL, seems I'm not the 1st one doing this.
Use a couple of the brackets off a set of these. Mounts the thinner bars, adjustable extension, adjustable height, and brings the width down to 24" or so.
Willie was right, kind of a 6-bend but not in a conventional way.
(throttle, grip, switches, mirrors ect I already have are all for 7/8" bars. Didnt want to try to sell a couple hundred of stuff and re-buy)
This is all my own stupidity, I am trying to solve stuff I should have thought of in the 1st place before jumping in eyes closed.
This all started finding this online. I decided it would be cool powered, but trade the height of the front seat post for length and stretch-out legroom with the rear one. Long, low comfortable, cruiser all with bolt-together off-the-shelf stuff. I would have MUCH rather just welded up a frame, but cant do that in a condo. I get enough grief using the zip wheel in the yard.
Never stopped to think if I move my azz back 18", my shoulders go with it so I either kill my back leaning forward or get real creative with the steering.
I'd MUCH rather have them than the wide ones I have on the project now.
