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Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:22 pm
by Easter
Just realized today when my new bars arrived that the 85 (at least the dressers) have One inch bars. Further complicated by reducing to 7/8 for the controls and grips. So anyone know of a nice low rise bar with both one inch center and 7/8 at the outer ends? OR--some other solution?

Re: Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:25 pm
by Track T 2411
I've seen 7/8" bars shimmed to fit in 1 inch clamps...

Re: Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 10:49 pm
by OhioBill
I used the shims when I put the 1200 forks on my 75.

Re: Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 1:07 am
by Sugs
Renthal Fatbar maybe, but it says the clamping area is 1-1/8" or 28.6mm. Not sure if that would work for you.

Re: Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:09 am
by Easter
Thanks all, guess I will try the shems.

Re: Handle bars for an 85

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:28 am
by salukispeed
Will some strips of 1/16 aluminum rolled into four pieces to fill the gap very much like crank bearings work? Be sure to put the top clamps on the correct way and tighten the front bolts first then the rears to finish the clamp forces. I believe there are dots that identify the front side. the gap is always at the rear on these.