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Offline snarf

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New project
« on: April 05, 2012, 06:00:56 AM »
Ok so I am working on a little project on my free time at work  :-X :-X
I meant to take a measurement off my stock handlebars (02).  If anyone happens to be playing with their steed today; could you please take a quick measurement for me?  It doesnt have to be exact, just in the ballpark.
I'm looking for the inside width of stock bars.
I dont wont to let the cat out just yet, but if this works....Oh man is it gonna be saaaaweeeet 8)
p.s. thanks bbroj for the picture lol

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Re: New project
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2012, 06:20:19 AM »
Hey Snarf.  I'm getting a measurement of around 9 9/16" on my bike.  Mine has risers on it just like bbroj's pic does so not sure if that makes a difference.  This is just a ballpark figure take from pretty much the center of the inner caps.  I had too much crap in the way to get a quick and precise reading.  Hope this helps.

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Re: New project
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2012, 06:46:03 AM »
Quote from: mlf73 on April 05, 2012, 06:20:19 AM
Hey Snarf.  I'm getting a measurement of around 9 9/16" on my bike.  Mine has risers on it just like bbroj's pic does so not sure if that makes a difference.  This is just a ballpark figure take from pretty much the center of the inner caps.  I had too much crap in the way to get a quick and precise reading.  Hope this helps.

Marlan
Thats perfect.  I'm not sure if risers make a difference or not. It shouldnt, the risers just change the height, not the offset.
If somebody wanted to confirm this that would be appreciated.
Thanks a ton Marlan  :chugbeer:
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Re: New project
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2012, 07:20:01 AM »
That's what I get on my '88...since the triples and bars are the same, everything else should be...right?   ???
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Re: New project
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2012, 11:06:36 AM »
Quote from: CRocker on April 05, 2012, 07:20:01 AM
That's what I get on my '88...since the triples and bars are the same, everything else should be...right?   ???
Thanks CRocker, those measurements should get me in the ballpark.  Come Mon. hopefully I will be looking for some guinea pigs errr I mean volunteers.
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Offline RFH87_Connie

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Re: New project
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2012, 01:19:36 PM »
Pick me, pick me!  Whatca makin'?
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Re: New project
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2012, 01:31:33 PM »
Quote from: RFH87_Connie on April 05, 2012, 01:19:36 PM
Pick me, pick me!  Whatca makin'?
Hmmmm maybe I will, maybe I wont.  I'm not quite ready to say exactly what it is; but there is a buzzz going around that it might be for the stock handlebars :-X :-X :-X :-X
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Re: New project
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2012, 01:39:54 PM »
Cross bar with built-in beer holder?
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Re: New project
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2012, 02:00:49 PM »
Only newbies should be used for equipment testing.
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Re: New project
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2012, 02:01:13 PM »
Quote from: snarf on April 05, 2012, 01:31:33 PM
Hmmmm maybe I will, maybe I wont.  I'm not quite ready to say exactly what it is; but there is a buzzz going around that it might be for the stock handlebars :-X :-X :-X :-X

Well, well, if this is what I think it is it will confirm my "tuning fork" theory about the buzz in the stock bars.
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Re: New project
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2012, 05:16:32 PM »
Quote from: jim snyder on April 05, 2012, 02:01:13 PM
Well, well, if this is what I think it is it will confirm my "tuning fork" theory about the buzz in the stock bars.
You are indeed correct, IF thats what Im doing LOL.
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Re: New project
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2012, 06:50:04 PM »
Im always available. ;D
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Re: New project
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2012, 06:57:18 PM »
 :popcorn:
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Re: New project
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2012, 08:16:29 PM »
Quote from: Tele130 on April 05, 2012, 06:50:04 PM
Im always available. ;D
Geez I dont know Doug. I would be looking for totaly unbiased feed back. Im just  not sure that you have it in you.  :rotflmao: :stirpot:
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Re: New project
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2012, 09:17:01 PM »
You could just ship one to me with the light mounts.... 8)
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Offline snarf

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Re: New project
« Reply #15 on: April 06, 2012, 05:03:26 AM »
Quote from: Walker18 on April 05, 2012, 09:17:01 PM
You could just ship one to me with the light mounts.... 8)
Now see thats what I like about this group.  There is always someone trying to save me money on shipping ;)
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Re: New project
« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2012, 08:00:36 AM »
I'm game if you don't have a guinea pig yet.  I mount stuff on the bars that seem to magnify the vibes, so it'd be a ?good test?
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Re: New project
« Reply #17 on: April 06, 2012, 08:28:24 AM »
High elevation testing available here!   ;)
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Re: New project
« Reply #18 on: April 06, 2012, 03:42:32 PM »
It isnt pretty but by God it works  :)
I need to make my turnbuckle an inch longer. All-in-all I think it definately reduces the buzz.
Rubber ends squeeze into the bar ends, center turnbuckle spins on a portion of threaded 5/16" steel rod. It needs fine tunning; but one hella easy fix for the buzz.
Once I get the minor details I will be asking some of you eager beavers to try it and give feed back. I would reallly like to find one or two more people that have soo much buzz that they have actualy considered selling the bike because of the buzz.

VERSION 1.0 of the "Buzz-Less Bar"  ;D

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Re: New project
« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2012, 07:02:56 AM »
Very cool Chris. :thumbs:

Not that I know what I'm talking about or anything but,.....................have you tried moving it down on the bars (closer to the source of the buzz) instead of a longer turnbuckle?
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