Handlebar replacement

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djoyce93

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• Mar 28, 2012

• #1

I bought a 1970 Commando and need to put normal handlebars on it replacing the cafe style ones. Does anyone know if they're 1" or 7/8" ? Any preferences for comfort? Thanks

 

DogT

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• Mar 28, 2012

• #2

Mine measure .875, so I'd say 7/8". Walridge has them for about $40, the US bars that is. The new ones are slightly different than the old original 'export' bars. Slightly less rise and shorter as I remember, but not much, just enough to notice if you're familiar with them.

Dave
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cjandme

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• Mar 28, 2012

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Yes 7/8th, and the european bend seem to be the most popular these days. I have the U.S. bend which i find to be a bit wide. Cj

 

DogT

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• Mar 28, 2012

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Here's the original 'export' bars on top and the new Walridge ones on the bike.

Dave
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ILLF8ED

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• Mar 28, 2012

• #5

I'm with the western bar crowd...same as above bars. The Euro style makes the front brak master cylinder a bit cramped. Not a worry if you have a drum brake. After many years of playing with all the Commando body styles I've settled on US Roadster is the best for me which includes these bars.

 

Guido

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• Mar 28, 2012

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Moto cross bars for me. I like the low profile and wider stretch. It's like power steering.