Replacement handlebars

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:52 am

I am planning to build my 1967 C77 as a hippie bike and would like to replace the (repaired) handlebars with a low-age style. I also don't like the original throttle (which doesn't return to idle when released) and would replace it with a more modern single-cable twist grip. I know this is going to require custom cables and wiring.

Has anyone done replacement handlebars?

I am looking for a supplier of bars, throttle & grips, bar-mounted switches, new mirror mounts.

Suggestions?

revlover · Post by **revlover** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:40 pm

Dianne, Take a look at the BikeMaster bars on Amazon. They're cheap and got pretty good reviews.
Doug

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:21 pm

Thanks!! They have a good range at good prices!

hawkmann · Post by **hawkmann** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 7:51 pm

there is a friction drag adjustment screw on the bottom of the throttle. You can adjust it so that the throttle springs closed or stays open.

DianneB · Post by **DianneB** » Sun Sep 06, 2015 9:02 pm

hawkmann wrote:there is a friction drag adjustment screw on the bottom of the throttle. You can adjust it so that the throttle springs closed or stays open.

Even when the friction screw is completely backed out, the throttle doesn't close by itself. My '62 Honda 50 is the same.

I can't remember if the throttles closed by themselves back in the 1960s but the design works rather like a worm gear and may "reverse drive" very well, particularly when worn.

I have found replacement single-cable grips that should cure that problem.