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  1. 1st October 2005, 06:10 #1
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    Can you alter handlebars?

    I've narrowed down my intended bike to a Honda Transalp. However, my dodgy wrist still finds the handlebars slightly uncomfortable. I need the bars to have a slight down turn and inwards (mild cruiser).
    Can bars be bent to suit or would I need to look for replacement handlebars?
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    If they're not clip-ons or alloy then yes,they can.I usta do this to the bars on my mx bikes,buy one the right height then shorten and tweak them to fit properly.
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    Ventura do bars with different rise and pull back. Work out what you need and I'll check if it's available.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.
    If they're not clip-ons or alloy then yes,they can.I usta do this to the bars on my mx bikes,buy one the right height then shorten and tweak them to fit properly.
    ahh yes, the dirty great big hammer technique.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kiwisfly
    ahh yes, the dirty great big hammer technique.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonez
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    My understanding is you chaps do everything with No8 wire?

    What lou said.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave
    My understanding is you chaps do everything with No8 wire?

    What lou said.
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    yeah! (personal note:do not let ixon ,deatinc or bonez work on you bike)
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider
    yeah! (personal note:do not let ixon ,deatinc or bonez work on you bike)
    Another option is to find someone in the area that collects old iron. With luck they have a spare few sets of bars lying around, ah Storm.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crazyxr250rider
    yeah! (personal note:do not let ixon ,deatinc or bonez work on you bike)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lou Girardin
    Ventura do bars with different rise and pull back. Work out what you need and I'll check if it's available.
    they only cost 40 odd smackers too....i got some for my gn.....makes all the diff
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