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Ros
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

A year a go I've been involved in an accident, so when I hit the ground I bend forward 1cm the right handle of the clubman handlebar.
Near the soldering point can be seen a few lines of clear metal, very thin lines.
So can be straightened or better find a new one?
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Ratbuell
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 08:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think they're chromoly steel, not aluminum. So...with heat and patience, you should be able to straighten it.
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Avc8130
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 08:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Give it a shot. If you mess up it's like $60 from Buell.

ac
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Al_lighton
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 10:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They're aluminum. I've drilled the last section deeper to mount bar ends, and it wasn't steel I was drilling into.

Toss 'em.

Al
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Duphuckincati
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 11:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm sure there's plenty of those bars out here with zero miles on them. Somebody will step up soon I'm sure.

If they let loose while you're riding it will definitely get your attention...
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Jgarner99
Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Metal gets weaker when you bend it. But it gets way, WAY weaker when you try to bend it back.
Ever talk to somebody who's had a handlebar break off in their hand? It doesn't happen when you're just putting down the street; if it breaks, it'll happen at the worst possible moment....
Too much at risk. Buy a new one.
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Ros
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 04:01 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Metal gets weaker when you bend it. But it gets way, WAY weaker when you try to bend it back.
Ever talk to somebody who's had a handlebar break off in their hand? It doesn't happen when you're just putting down the street; if it breaks, it'll happen at the worst possible moment....
Too much at risk. Buy a new one.


That's right!!
And that's what I'm afraid, bend on brake!
Anyone knows somebody to sell a clubman?

(Message edited by Ros on January 13, 2012)
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Sportster_mann
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 07:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's a pair on Ebay UK -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACE-handle-bar-Cafe-Race r-bar-BUELL-CR-/140677862764?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Part s&hash=item20c10dd56c

There's also 2 pairs on Ebay.com - but they seem overpriced.
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Sportster_mann
Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 09:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As you are in Spain, here's a link to the only European online dealer I know -

http://www.jerseyh-d.com/products/275835-handlebar -clubman-black-anod.aspx

Part number is N0037.1AT
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Ros
Posted on Saturday, January 14, 2012 - 01:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys!!
I'm trying to bid on eBay, crossing fingers.

Thanks again
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