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Nov 8, 2012 - 8:20PM

Bar ends

Did the M20 have handlebar ends, I'm tempted to turn some from brass but unsure if there is a standard type I could use?

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Henk

Nov 8, 2012 - 8:49PM

Re: Bar ends

This is an original BSA end plug.

Henk

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Andrew hemsley

Nov 8, 2012 - 9:20PM

Re: Bar ends

If someone can make them at a reasonable price I will buy a pair or two, andrew.h.

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Dave Plumb

Nov 8, 2012 - 9:36PM

Re: Bar ends

The problem is that some aftermarket handlebars are made from different guage tubing, so they'd have to be made in different sizes to fit in the ends

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Horror

Nov 9, 2012 - 11:58AM

Re: Bar ends

Jan made me a pair out of stainless and they are a perfect fit, thanks Jan
I measured the internal diameter and he made them that size.

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Ian Wright

Nov 9, 2012 - 12:13PM

Re: Bar ends

Hi Julian...I made mine from aluminium and blasted them for a matt finish. Originals were cadmium plated. Stainless would work equally well.
Original handlebars were made from 14 gauge tube which has a wall thickness of .083". So the bore size of an original set of bars (or good quality patterns) should be approx. .584" diameter. I made mine a snug 'sliding fit' and glued them in place with some clear silicone and they've been in place now for a number of years....Ian

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Ian Wright

Nov 9, 2012 - 12:32PM

Re: Bar ends

PS..Lighter 'pattern' bars are generally made from 16 gauge tube which is .062" thick..So bore size on these would be approx. .626"....Ian

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Julian Hands

Nov 10, 2012 - 1:02PM

Re: Bar ends

I'm fortunate enough to have access to loads of stainless and a Mazak Quickturn Smart turning center with C axis, therefore I'm tempted to knock a few out if anyone would be interested?

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andrew hemsley

Nov 10, 2012 - 3:08PM

Re: Bar ends

Yes me julian. stainless or brass you will need sizes,I need a price, contact me, on my mail andrew hemsley

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andrew hemsley

Nov 10, 2012 - 3:11PM

Re: Bar ends

Ian, is there any benifit in making these longer, to slide inside and turning them in to bar weights to reduce vibration

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Julian Hands

Nov 11, 2012 - 10:34AM

Re: Bar ends

andrew hemsley

Ian, is there any benifit in making these longer, to slide inside and turning them in to bar weights to reduce vibration

Stainless or brass would both be ideal medium to for bar weights, just let us know rough lengths or ideal weights to achieve and I can model from that with our Onecnc cad package.

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John O'Brien

Nov 11, 2012 - 10:59AM

Re: Bar ends

Hi Julian

I would be interested as I had to remove my canvas grips after my 2010 ride over & back to France - my hands buzzed like tuning forks when I arrived at Portsmouth docks - cannot be good for you long term

My bars are original

Best regards

Job

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Rik

Nov 11, 2012 - 1:22PM

Re: Bar ends

John O'Brien

"...my hands buzzed like tuning forks when I arrived" Job

I knew you were a Yamaha man at heart, John !

John o'Brien

Nov 11, 2012 - 1:50PM

Re: Bar ends

Oh no

What an unfortunate description for me to use

:-D

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