| Author | Message | ||
     Fasteddieb |
After stopping by a few local shops with no joy, I found a set of 7/8" risers on ebay for $50.  Again, the idea is to just drill the top triple-clamp and mount some bars I have lying around - I'm trying to achieve results similar to the Spiegler setup for less than $420. They look like they should work. If they physically work, I may need to start looking for longer cables/hoses - hopefully Lightning parts should work if the stockers don't. I'll update when the risers arrive. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Ed, You might want to see if you can fit some clubman's bars on those nice looking risers. That way you can keep your weight forward, whilst having a higher, more comfortable position. Here are some Tomaselli Adjustable Clubman's bars on my Lightning to give you an idea of what I mean. Not sure if these would work on your 'Bolt, but it might be something to think about.  Looking forward to seeing your installation. Of all the mods I have made to my bike, getting the handy bars just right has always been a large pain in the neck.  | ||
| Fasteddieb |
Very cool bars! Source? I just went to your profile - that's one tricked out Lightning!!! | ||
| Grisman |
i actually bought all the lighting stock parts bars & cables for $148. got the upper on e-bay for $65. it sure looks like it will all work. now i just need some time to do the swap. i think we'll need to trim the faring but my buddy dosen't think so we'll see should do it this week. | ||
| Bake |
There are a set of bars made for the Laverda Jota that are six way adjustable, like Gentleman Jons. Still available but I don't know any sources. | ||
| Heyfred |
This look: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/224813.html?1157317816 | ||
| Grisman |
heyfred you are the man - did you have any faring clearence issues & where did you located the ignition switch. | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
I got the Tomaselli bars from Cosmopolitan Motors in Pennsylvannia. The are around a hundred dollars or so. There are some new versions of the Laverda Jota bars that I had on my old bike. The new ones are made by Raask in Denmark, and are a very poor imitiation of the original Italian bars made by Verlicchi, the people who make the Buell Frame. In addition to quality issues, they are a different size, and won't fit on a Buell without major surgery.  I still have the pair of original Verlicchi Laverda Jota bars, but they need to be rechromed, as some of the brazed joints failed, and had to be welded. I would discuss selling them to someone who wants to redo them | ||
| Heyfred |
Used the OEM S ignition switch in stock location.     (Message edited by heyfred on September 06, 2006) (Message edited by heyfred on September 06, 2006) | ||
| Grisman |
heyfred no cleaance issues there looks real good. ill have mine set up next weekend. thanks |
