Triumphrat

Dale_K

I don't like the pattern of the Scrambler handlebars and I sat on a Bonneville yesterday at the dealer and felt the Bonnie bars would be perfect. I wasn't paying attention to the bar diameter but I've been told Bonnie bars are 1" and I can see the Scrambler bars are 7/8". Can anybody confirm the Bonnie bar size?

Second question - if they are different, who makes a 7/8" bar that is identical in shape to the Bonnie bar? A part number, web link or other specific ID would be useful because I want exactly the Bonnie pattern.

Lastly, if anybody has a used set of 7/8" bars like this I'm interested in buying them. My WTB ad was pulled from the classified section for some reason. I have requested clarification from the moderators in a separate thread so I understand the rules about WTB ads.

modre

7/8" was the standard forever...there's lots of choices...!" came with HD and became another option...most stuff you see thru JC Whitney aftermarket and such will be 7/8".

some of the "modern" Triumph line uses 7/8" 90's thunderbird and maybe more.

most dirt bike stuff including chrome-moly will be 7/8".

you have a wide selection.


you could ream your clamps to 1" and go that direction.

Halfdog

Flanders has the biggest selection of steel 7/8" bars.

http://www.sideroadcycles.com/Import...dlebars78.html

I've ordered this bar and waiting to get it. I expect it to be about the same as stock, but with more "pull back". I'm also getting it in black.

650-05052 7\8 TT-Flat Track Style Bar, Black and Knurled 650-05052

Dennis Kirk and Motor Acc Wherehouse also deal in Fanders bars.

-Ken

johnyC

Dale,

I mentioned it in another thread earlier, but good excuse to put another picture up. Glencoe this time



The Speed triple bars, shown here on my old scrambler, are a straight swap for Scrambler ones. They're both 7/8", they have the same holes in them as your scram bars so the switches go right on. The extra cable/hose length isn't a problem, others have done it too. I used Motrax bar ends as stoppers. The only problem is the price, as Triumph charge £72 for them, a lot more than your Flanders or other proprietary brand.

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Dale_K

Thanks for the tip on the ST bars. Actually my dealer told me yesterday that some folks have switched to Tiger bars. I sat on the Tiger in the showroom but because the whole frame/tank/seat configuration was different I couldn't be sure I wanted them on my Scrambler. I going to give the dealer a call in a few minutes to confirm the 1" vs 7/8" question between the Bonnie and Scrambler.

Soulrebel

Try looking in the Technical Blog for the B'ville handlebar specs, then go to
www.flandershandlebars.com . I am sure you can find something very close. Then search for the specific bar on the net for the cheapest price (it varies alot). You will likely find what you want cheaper than buying something from Triumph.

Dale_K

Thanks. I confirmed with the dealer that the Bonnie handlebars are 1" so the direct swap won't work. I'm checking around for replacements.

road_dog

Stock Bonneville Handlebars

• Rise = 5"
• Pullback = 8"
• Center = 5.5"
• Width = 28"

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Dale_K

I read the blog and it's helped me understand this better. Also thanks for the specs on the Bonneville bars.

Bremsstrahlung

hey halfdog,
I would be VERY interested in hearing how those bars work for you. I, too, am looking at a set of Flanders replacements for the same reason of additional pullback. However, I passed on the bars you choose ( A-24 bars )because they are just as wide as the stock ones and only have .5 inch more pullback. I want to opt for the XR 750 style ( C-24 bars ) which are 3 inches narrower and have 3.5 inches more pullback. I'm researching what it would take to change the cables, though, because I'm sure it has to be done with that set.

Also, I would like to hear from people with the speed triple bars installed as far as how much more pullback they have over the stock scram bars. I'm willing to pay Triumph's price for them if I don't have to change cables as I'm sure I will with the Flanders C-24 bars.

All I really want is the stock Scrambler bars if the last ( top ) curve by the grips were turned inward twords the rider about 2 inches.