kglazer
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Post by kglazer on Aug 11, 2011 20:32:50 GMT -5
hey guys i want to put a set of aftermarket handlebars on my scooter. i want to take the OEM plastic off all around the handlebars and put a motocross style one. How can i do this and how do they attach? do i need to buy a stem?
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Post by jmkjr72 on Aug 11, 2011 20:50:14 GMT -5
i know on the zuma 50 you need to replace the oem stem with one that accepts the after market bars and then transfer your controls over
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mccanic
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Post by mccanic on Aug 11, 2011 23:03:28 GMT -5
use mountain bike handle bars
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kglazer
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Post by kglazer on Aug 11, 2011 23:49:37 GMT -5
how do i attach them to my scooter. the bars i have no problem getting . its attaching them with either a stem or something?
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Post by reveeen on Aug 12, 2011 3:11:17 GMT -5
The easiest way to get a "naked look" is to remove the junk (plastic), take note of the brackets (welded to the bars) you need, clean the rest off with a grinder, and paint, or power coat. 49ccscoot.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=suspension&action=display&thread=418(you could probably add the cross piece from a set of dirt bike bars if that is what makes you horny) Next is make a stem: Remove the stem from your existing bars, get a piece of flat iron 3/16-1/4 inch thick big enough, and wide enough, to hold your chosen handlebar risers, bore a hole in the center to fit your stem, weld, paint (or power coat), add risers, and bars. Buy a stem: I have no idea if someone makes a stem for your scooter, likewise, I have no idea if a stem from another scooter will fit your bike. Stems vary widely in quality, and price, so be careful. Expect to pay $60+ for a decent stem. Klymo is Honda derived..... I would check out Ruckus stems first, then Zuma stems. Any stem you choose has to be made well and fit well...... your life may depend on it! Ruckus stem here (note center bolt): www.scooterpartsplace.com/ncy-handlebar-stand-alloy-ruckus.aspx |
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mccanic
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Post by mccanic on Aug 12, 2011 8:13:39 GMT -5
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Post by 2strokd on Aug 12, 2011 20:29:14 GMT -5
Dang he wants allot for those!
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mccanic
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Post by mccanic on Aug 12, 2011 23:56:00 GMT -5
i haven't seen them any where else cheaper so i bought one. he has free shipping on like everything
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kglazer
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Post by kglazer on Aug 13, 2011 0:04:27 GMT -5
Ok. Ill look into those. Will they deffinitly fit my scooter. How can i check what should i look for on my handelbars? I definitly want something of good quality cuz its my steering and it can mean life or death
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Post by reveeen on Aug 13, 2011 2:56:14 GMT -5
Dang he wants allot for those! The TNT version is like $15. How can i check what should i look for on my handlebars?If you review the pictures: 1) The Honda style uses a through bolt 2) The Yamaha style uses a roll pin that indexes with a cut-out on the steering stem. |
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Post by drawkward on Aug 13, 2011 3:34:41 GMT -5
I made my own setup for aftermarket bars. Been wanting new bars, and had collected a few bicycles, but time caught up to me and I had to ditch the bikes. Landed upon a trashed GoPed Bigfoot that had a "MX Style" bar setup. Used the setup from the GoPed, coupled with original steering stem (cut it down to a height I wanted, drilled it out to fit the bolts from the new stem, and bolted her on). I retained my "indexing pin", and got what I wanted on the cheap (basically free). Recent walk-around video of my daily driver with swapped bars/stem and dropped front.Just a thought. It's easy to do it yourself if you have the ambition, tools, and parts. Always thought about buying a cheap BMX bike stem and making it work with the stock stem. Not that particular stem, that was just a cheap one I googled up. |
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