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- Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:40 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: Parts Source
- Replies: 18
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Parts Source
Does anyone have a recommendation for a good mail-order parts source on the west coast? I ordered everything from Capital Cycle while living in Minneapolis for 20 years, but now that I'm in northern California, waiting for parts to come from DC isn't practical.
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:06 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
The fact that I was perusing the top 10 topics list on your website at the very moment you posted this advice only served to reinforce its apparent wisdom. Cheers.
- Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:16 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
[quote="jjwithers"]I posted a link to Clubmans on my site: http://beemersandbits.com/2011/06/clubman-handlebars/ I found that i really liked the reach of my set of bars on one bike. I didn't want the same set of handlebars but i wanted the same reach and found a set of drag bars that had t...
- Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:14 am
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
Much obliged!
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:28 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
Fair enough. Thanks.
- Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:05 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
I prefer to work the bars using sanding papers. A hint: get (black) powdercoated bars not chrome - Easier work. Also be sure to buy bars that are wide enough to clear the forks. Great tips -- thanks much. If the jpeg link below works, can you answer one other question for me? It seems there are two...
- Sun Jun 02, 2013 8:39 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6428
Re: clubman handlebars
Not a bad idea -- I'll have to check it out. I bet when they're that low they'll crowd the tank too much. I think you need the clubman shape to move them forward while also dropping them.
- Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:18 pm
- Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
- Topic: clubman handlebars
- Replies: 13
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clubman handlebars
I'd like to put some clubmans on my /5 Toaster, but I'm a little uncertain about sizes and styles. Sounds like sanding down 7/8" bars is the norm. Am I right? Anyone got a brand or model they'd recommend?