| Author | Message | ||
     Berkshire |
Needing money for other mods, so the "Berkshire Widget" prototype handlebars are for sale - $100 shipped anywhere in the lower 48.  These bars are beefy - 6061-T6 Aluminum, 1/2" thick plate and 7/8" solid round bar; 44oz total - a very strong & solid part. Bars are 26" wide, 25 deg. angle, ends are drilled out to take standard bar-end mounted mirrors, etc.  I like the lowest position, with the bars mounted to the underside of the plate as shown here - this position is similar to clip-ons with risers.  Mounting the bars on the top side of the plate (or flipping the whole assembly over - it's symmetrical) raises the grips 1-1/4". Another option would be to put the stock bar clamps on upside-down below the plate. That would raise it about 5/8" (15mm), which is halfway from the bottom-mount to the top-mount positions. You could also do both, which would be about 2-3/8" above the low position. (Message edited by berkshire on August 15, 2008) | ||
| Berkshire |
more pics:  Brake reservoir snugs in close for those who'd want to cram controls together and cut bars down for lane-splitting. (about 24-1/4" width is possible).  Bars will lock to either side, but switch housings must be rotated to avoid hitting horn & starter - required rotation isn't excessive. This is only for mounting bars in lowest position as shown - if using clamps as spacers or mounting bars above plate, then switches can be turned to any orientation without hitting when locking bars.        | ||
| Deadduck |
berkshire, you still got these bars? very interested. Deadduck | ||
| Berkshire |
Yes, any questions? | ||
| Deadduck |
how would you prefer payment? | ||
| Berkshire |
Duck, I sent you a PM - check your email. | ||
| Deadduck |
reply sent back, check your mail | ||
| Fast1075 |
As we would say down here...Dimz sum serius handalbarz raht thar...  | ||
| Deadduck |
funds heading your way Berk | ||
| Berkshire |
Fast, y'all kinna talk like us. Duck, ok. (goes off to look for a suitable box...) | ||
| Kustomklassix |
Gah! I never look in the classified like I properly should. LoL, any future plans to make more of these Berk? I would have bought them in a heartbeat had I known. Great looking bars!! | ||
| Berkshire |
Thanks! LOL - Yeah, actually another guy just emailed me directly instead of posting here, so I'm already making another set for him. Shoot me a PM if you're interested. | ||
| Deadduck |
beautifully made bars. Thanks Berkshire | ||
| Subvert |
so, does that last post mean that Berksire is producing them again? if so, woohoo. i need a set. | ||
| Berkshire |
Thanks Duck! I just emailed you some installation tips (sorry for the delay!) but I forgot to mention the need to drill out the little anti-twist tabs in the switch housings, and how to modify the flyscreen for better fit/clearance, but it sounds like you already figured that stuff out for yourself! Subvert, yes, but I need to find an easier/faster way to make them - I'm looking into that now. One thing I'm thinking of is offering a cheaper "rough cut" version, and maybe a-la-carte pricing for different options. I'll send you an email when I come up with something. | ||
| Jd110033 |
hey Berk, did you get my email? if not i just wanted to say thank you, great job!!! look great and feel great. | ||
| Berkshire |
Thanks Jon, glad you like it! I didn't get that email - Ike took out my internet for a while. | ||
| Jd110033 |
PM sent | ||
| Thepunish3r |
I wanna set. $100?!?!? If your makin more put my name on the list an let me know when you need the money by. | ||
| Jd110033 |
Berkshire, PM sent and did you get the email with the serial number? | ||
| Berkshire |
got it - thanks Jon! | ||
| Jd110033 |
PM sent | ||
| Berkshire |
back to you! lol | ||
| Subvert |
Seriously, anyone near Berk, smack him in the head and tell him to get in touch with me. I want my bars. I only been waitin 6 months for em. | ||
| Shadow89 |
HI Berkshire, Is there a chance that you make the Widget Handlebar anymore, if you do I am very interested. Please let me know. Thank you. -Shadow89 |
