Bonneville America Forums Forums Technical Forums Custom Corner Hunter Flat Bars,,Anyone Using Them?

These look interesting.

http://www.hunterflatbars.com/Designs.html

Has anyone tried them?

I can see the ergonomics,,,,kinda like throttle boss's

Cool concept. I have never heard of them and their ad makes them sound like the best thing on earth. Who knows, but will they fit our stock bars? Remember that we have these plugs in the ends of ours that would probably require drilling out.

They'll fit 7/8" and 1" handle bars,,,,(tube handle bars, solid have to be drilled out 3 inches deep).

Theres a video(Quick Time) of the guy putting them on a 250cc something or other, sawing off the handle bars right behind the grip.

http://www.hunterflatbars.com/Shop.html

Somebody's always got a better mousetrap. They make it sound good but would want to talk to someone who's had them before considering.

Well i'm game,,,,,,,

ordered a set this morning,,,,will let ya know

Got'm installed about a week now.

Installation was easy. Followed as per directions took about about a hour.

Started with the clutch side, using a hack saw, i made a small cut behind the grip(for reference). Removed the grip with soap and hacked away on handle bar(2 minutes at most).
Followed directions, and in and done.

Throttle side, I soaped up the rubber by shoving a screwdriver between grip and plastic sleeve and sprayed soap between. Slid right off(both rubbers saved,,,,,you know what i mean).
Marked the throttle control position with a magic marker and disasembled.
The inner plastic has tabs sticking out,,,,those have to be removed,,,,snip off and flush off.
I needed to remove the vibration dampening tape(blue tape) cause fit was way to tight.
From there, follow the directions.

My opinion:

Vibration is noticeably reduced but not gone.
The shape of the grips are great(good,,better,,best,,great,,outstanding), very comfortable.
Clutch side can be moved while riding for perfect fit(will not loosen up).
Throttle side is adjusted after you pull over.

The design is reminds me of a throttle boss,,,adjust it to crusing speed(72 mph for me)and ya don't have to grab the throttle,,,,just rest your palm.

Another plus(?) that stands out is at a stop sign AND accelerating,,,,,,smoother and quicker hole-shots and straight wrists. VERY little re-grabbing of throttle between shifts.

I was sent one of the first syles of foam outers. They acted like a sponge when it rained and "Ken Hunter" is sending me the updated version.
Ken also sent me the "Heated Version" by mistake. Haven't wired them up yet,,,if they turn on and work(is that an oxymoron?) i'll send him the monies for it.


MY Overall Rating From One To Ten,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,10 on comfort,,,,,,,,,,,,6 on appearance.

Negatives:

Appearance,,,,they don't stand out like chrome(kurakyns).

Got pics?

Hey Lester... really appreciate your writeup on the flat bars. Thanks for that. Like everyone I would love to see some pics if you get the chance.

These really intrigue me as the vibrations have really been giving me trouble.

Sorry for the delay,,,,,here are some pics








I know once you got your hand on it no one will see,,,,,what about when it's parked?

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I have to say...they look good...

Ed