Search found 8 matches

by caterwaulinguist
Wed Jul 24, 2013 3:40 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: Parts Source
Replies: 18
Views: 4262

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.
by caterwaulinguist
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.
by caterwaulinguist
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...
by caterwaulinguist
Wed Jun 05, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: clubman handlebars
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: clubman handlebars

Much obliged!
by caterwaulinguist
Mon Jun 03, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: clubman handlebars
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

Re: clubman handlebars

Fair enough. Thanks.
by caterwaulinguist
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...
by caterwaulinguist
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.
by caterwaulinguist
Sun Jun 02, 2013 7:18 pm
Forum: Post 1970 Airheads
Topic: clubman handlebars
Replies: 13
Views: 6428

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?