 bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960
Loquacious
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960 |
Okay, I've searced and searched and searched and I can't seem to find it. Somewhere I've got the measurements for the America bars but don't know where. I've also done searches on the site and can't seem to find it. So my last resort is to go to the membership...anybody have the measurements for the America bars handy?
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 999
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 999 |
my favorite bar is 45 feet long and around 30 inches deep. complete with 68 beers on tap and over 200 bottled varieties. beeyellllllllllllllllllch!!
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
John, Try the links embedded within this Archived Bonnevilleamerica page! Eh?!  OK. We have Flanders bars. Here is a link to the Specs page. Scroll down once you are on that page.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
 Quote:
Handlebar Measurements
Height or Rise: We placed our handlebars on a table in a riding position and measured straight up from the table to the top point at the control ends (we did not measure at diagonally from the bar center to the control ends).
Pullback: Again with the bars on a table in a riding position, we measured from the front side of the center mounting points to the furthest point back at the control end of the bars.
Center Width: We measured the perfectly flat part of the center tubing section.
Width: We measured from absolute control end tip to control end tip (w/o grips)
New cables and new brake lines? When buying new bars, a rough formula to follow is to measure the increased heigth + 1/2 the increased pullback that the new bars will give you. This amount will be very close to how much additional cable and brake line that you may need. However, the best method is to fit the new bars to the motorcycle and then make the increased length determinations, if needed at all.
Additionally, make sure to allow room for your new bars to clear your gas tank on full lock turn.
Bonneville American 2002 - 2005
Bar Diameter 1"
Bar Height 6"
Width 34"
Pullback 11"
Center 5-1/2"
Clamp Area 2-3/4" x 4-1/2"
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960
Loquacious
|
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960 |
Thanks Moe. I knew I could count on one of you guys.
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223
Big Bore
|
|
Big Bore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223 |
I still like Jethro's answer better!  eh?
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960
Loquacious
|
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960 |
Yeah but that would be hard to corner with in Georgia with and everyone would want to take me bike out for a ride to try out the beer selection. Oh yeah, eh? EH? 
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223
Big Bore
|
|
Big Bore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 9,223 |
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,308 Likes: 4
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 6,308 Likes: 4 |
My preference for bars is measured in how many taps they have, like MacGregors, eh?
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960
Loquacious
|
|
OP
Loquacious
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,960 |
If McGregors is the pub where we met in your home town, then yeah I prefer something like that as well. I never did get a chance to "enjoy" the place like I wanted to.
John
Like a dog on a car ride with my tongue in the wind
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13
Should be Riding
|
|
Should be Riding
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 11,126 Likes: 13 |
This what you were asking about Shaun?
Blowing gravel off rural roads
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,201 Likes: 1
Oil Expert
|
|
Oil Expert
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 2,201 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 371 Likes: 2
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 371 Likes: 2 |
So what sought of after market bars have people put on? I like the riding position now, but I feel it would be more comfortable if it was a tad higher and slightly further pull back.
A dog, a bike, a ute,
Now in the deep south.. Newcastle.
Cold winters, cold rain
Come on summer
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172 |
Buckhorns....
Last edited by Grump; 01/02/2006 2:39 AM.
More flags
More fun!
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 371 Likes: 2
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 371 Likes: 2 |
The buck horns look about right. How does the bike handle with them?
A dog, a bike, a ute,
Now in the deep south.. Newcastle.
Cold winters, cold rain
Come on summer
|
|
|
Re: bar measurement
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172
Saddle Sore
|
|
Saddle Sore
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,172 |
It takes about 2 miles to get used to them. You lose a lot of leverage for parking the bike or riding at real low speed, but at normal speed they are fine. And they are comfortable too.
More flags
More fun!
|
|
|
|
|
