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trying to fab new handlebars

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by abentley19, Jan 26, 2011.

  1. abentley19

    abentley19 New Member

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    I've gone to lowes and home depot to find some 7/8 steel tube. Seems all then sell is 1/2 3/4 and 1inch.. should I go to a steel company? What is everyone else using for custome bars? Thanks.. Aaron
     
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    Just go down to your local welding shop and they should have everything you need.
     
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    I've read in one of the "bobber" builds that it's 3/4 INSIDE dia of some kind of pipe. You can always use your stock bar ends welded on to whatever you find. the center bit too.

    Be different - - go square !
     
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    3 posts at 1:38 ??
     
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    I guess I'm not the only one screwing off at work
     
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    Yeah didn't expect a response this soon haha.. I'm heading down to nathan steel.. local welding company.. hope they have some 7/8 o.d. pipe
     
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    You do realize that replacement 7/8" bars come in about every size/shape you could possibly imagine and retail for less than $25, right?

    Just checking...
     
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    It's not custom if you order it from a catalog.
     
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    I picked up a 4' tube for 5 bucks. Im going to grab some more and try a few other ideas I have floating around in my head. Ill post pics soon. Maybe do a survey to see what everyone likes.
     
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