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    The only 7/8" 32"W I can find are from China or Hong Kong on Ebay. However they are made of iron. Should I be concerned with iron bars?

    All other 32"W bars are either 1" or over $100.

    Advice?
    Rob - 79 SF

  • #2
    Hang tight,....I'm asking the Asian ebay sellers to confirm what material they're made of. Says steel in title but iron in description. For the price, I'm willing to wait for the shipping.
    Rob - 79 SF

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    • #3
      Do they have to be 32"? Is 27.5" too narrow? There are a lot of reputable sellers in the US with mild steel 7/8" drag bars. Dime City lists 5. I'm sure Mike's XS, SpeedMotoCo, and many others can help you.
      Marty (in Mississippi)
      XS1100SG
      XS650SK
      XS650SH
      XS650G
      XS6502F
      XS650E

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      • #4
        Make your own..... http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-st...tubing/=uw6q8u
        Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

        '78E original owner - resto project
        '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
        '82 XJ rebuild project
        '80SG restified, red SOLD
        '79F parts...
        '81H more parts...

        Other current bikes:
        '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
        '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
        '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
        Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
        Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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        • #5
          I have a 28" bar and the grip and master cylinder don't fit. So that's why I need the 32".
          Rob - 79 SF

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          • #6
            Originally posted by crazy steve View Post
            I read through the thread before and thought "no, keep ya gob shut Tommy" but now Steve's said it, yep, make your own.

            I use whatever bars I have and weld on extensions, my XS11005K7 bars are 8" wider than original, 4" welded on each end making them about 32" wide. I find old mountain bicycles have 7/8" bars of comparable wall thickness as donors for tube.
            Tom
            1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
            1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
            1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
            1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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            • #7
              I don;t have welding tools nor do I know how to weld. I'm buying the Hong Kong "specials" and see what actually shows up. Wish me luck......
              Rob - 79 SF

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