Brian Tillin had a batch of handlebars made (copied from an original 38 or 39) Of course they were chromed and had the silly 15/16" end for the Truiumph twist grip. Both of which can be overcome. His mob is 07786861697. Nice guy, mention my name if you phone him. Ron
I've realised since I restored my 3SW that the handlebar should be dull chrome plate and not painted. So a bright chrome bar can be light grit blasted to a matt finish. I need to take mine off for plating. Ron
Regarding 7/8 and 1" handlebars, does this mean that there were also two types of handlebar clamps?
For my 3sw project I have a 1" handlebar and controls, but original handlebar clamps seem to be very rare, so I have to think about buying the aftermarket parts from India, at least until I find an orignal set.
But the Indian made copies are 7/8 and I have my doubts that a 1" handlebar will fit into their smaller openings.
Indeed Oliver, the handlebar clamps are different and you can't fit a 1" bar into 7/8" clamps. I doubt there is enough metal to machine out the extra 1/16", especially considering the suspected weak nature of the Indian made items. Probably a case of searching jumbles and Ebay. Ron
In that case Oliver, you could go with the standardized M20 bars as fitted to the later 3HW's as noted in Alberts post with pictures above. I Still have a few new reproduction WM20 bars if you need one. Ron
I guess I should wait until my Indian shopping trip is successful.
Somebody is offering a 3hw handlebar, 7/8, with 1" sleeve on the left side and "original". Don´t know what to think about it, but I guess this means I could use my 1" speedo grip.