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Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Thanks folks. I really appreciate the kind words and the opinions. So far I think most of us agree about the bars. Mothgils is correct i could swap them out very easy. With no wires to deal with I figure I could get it down to 5 minutes. However Cresent I think you've got something there. this fall I need to start another project.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

cody336 said:
i've been lurkin for a while now and i love this bike man. I have 2 74 CB360's and youve really lit a fire under my ass. Anyways, i really liked the clean look of the clip-ons but i guess thats not really realistic with your headlight mounts. maybe you could retro fit some bars/clamps from something like a suzuki katana?
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First, welcome to DTT! I really appreciate the props man and I'm honored that this is your first post. I used to have a shorter set of headlight ears and clipons. I have carpel tunnel in my wrists and decided that I wanted to have a bar that was mounted in rubber and opted for a set of clubmans. The FU bars just sort of happened. Its all an experiment and I'm willing to try anything once ;D Now thatI see it I'm feeling the clubmans again. time will tell...

Get rippin on those bikes brother and start a build thread. I'm really wanting to do another 360 so maybe i can live through you!
Troy
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

ok Sober today, I like the seat on the bike, but I vote the lower bars for this bike, now go out and build another for the FU bars, can't let them go to waste!

Cheers,

Maritime
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Okay, there's definitely not enough love going on for these bars. Everyone is so used to seeing BTC with drop bars, I think this big change is just throwing you off. I personally think they look badass. They do exactly what their name implies. It's like riding down the road with a middle finger on constant salute. It's mean, and it's in your face. Personally, I think it suits that leather seat to a tee. I would rock them in a heartbeat!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

To me those bars are the only really sharp (like angle wise) edge to the bike. I like em, but maybe not more then something else you could brain up. Something with alittle more flow. But then, the bike might need that sharp edge. Either way its cool, I just wanna see what else you can come up with. What about some custom fabbed up sand bars? Like on the old Indians. Maybe make em clipon steez.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Heres some inspiration. Not feeling overly creative this morning, but there you have some new looks.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Kanticoy said:
Okay, there's definitely not enough love going on for these bars. Everyone is so used to seeing BTC with drop bars, I think this big change is just throwing you off. I personally think they look badass. They do exactly what their name implies. It's like riding down the road with a middle finger on constant salute. It's mean, and it's in your face. Personally, I think it suits that leather seat to a tee. I would rock them in a heartbeat!
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I see what your saying, but I think it is more than that. The over all flow of BTC it long, low, and lean. It is that racing stance that drew me to the build in the first place. FU bars look best on a bike that sweeps from a low rear up to a dramatic crest at the front. BTC is more linear and close to the earth, like a mechanical prowling beast preparing to pounce on the defenseless lumbering chopper she just cut from the herd. The stark perpendicular angle of the FU's breaks that visual drama for me.

A panther with it's ears aggressively pinned back is a lot more intimidating then on with them straight up on alert.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

ryanglade said:
I like low bars. Do not get me wrong those are awesome fu bars. The thing that bothers me most about high bars like that is they almost look like they don't belong on some bikes. I like the low profile bike builds and your fits that description to the T. I think the clubmans or another lower bar would fit this bike better.
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I agree, and though I am no fan of choppers (though somewhat of a fan of bobbers), I tend to like drag bars or other low bars on builds like this.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Are you going to try and mount all the controls and take if for a spin, Troy? That would be the best way. Who knows, maybe you would like it.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

I love the low aggressive stance that this bike had with the low bars. However, those FU's just look fucking badass.

I think it is settled, put the low bars back on this beauty, and build another bike around the FU's.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Troy, the bike os badass, and I may be in the minority here but the bars are AWESOME. Beyond awesome.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Man....talk about evolution at work!

I love the low bars Troy but I gotta say....the FU bars do make a statement and they do fit.
As much as I DO dig low bars and the stretched out look it originally (secondarily......tertiarily ?hehe) had, this just looks better. With the FU bars you can see that there's minimal clutter, the low bars....even the clubman bars kinda blend in. These become the punctuation...no...the exclamation point of the build.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

i appreciate it Troy. I'm sure ill be lookin to all of you guys here on DTT for some of your expertise.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

helll you have tried everything else so try this!

Curbcast's illustration, the center one that lookes like beach cruizer bars that wrap under the headlight. That shit looks like it was meant for BTC! You may have to angle the grip ends back down a touch more than illustrated for comfort, but I think it would rock!

I am not suprised that the drop bars were more comfortable and better to manuever than tha FU's! Like I said, you have done and redone so much, why stop, keep on until it is the ONE! Just like other parts that you know are final, that will happen when you run the right bars!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Wow guys thank you so much! I really value everyone's opinion each and every one. I have to say you guys are awesome! I've been so much on the fence about this its not funny. There have been a bunch of great points made and I've thought about every single one. I made a decision about the bars but I think I'll keep it as a suprise ;D.

I made some progress today but nothing worth taking photos. I welded another tab for a switch then prepped the frame for paint. The bars are also ready for paint. Frame has been painted and is now ready for wiring. I also decided to remount the mirror. I flipped the brake lever bracket over and using the stock mirror location upside down. Then cut a factory mirror riser(??) bar and threaded it on one end. the other end threads into the bracket and the end that was threaded slips into the bar end mirror. A brass wing nut will hold it in place. Not sure how it will look. If I don't like it I can always go back to the way it was.

Pretty much tied up tomorrow but if nothing comes up I hope to do some wiring on Sunday. I hope that doesn't take too long ::) Hopefully the shocks will get here from Joe and I'll post up some riding video ;D. I'm pretty stoked to get this baby back on the road!
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

tWistedWheelz said:
helll you have tried everything else so try this!

Curbcast's illustration, the center one that lookes like beach cruizer bars that wrap under the headlight. That shit looks like it was meant for BTC! You may have to angle the grip ends back down a touch more than illustrated for comfort, but I think it would rock!

I am not suprised that the drop bars were more comfortable and better to manuever than tha FU's! Like I said, you have done and redone so much, why stop, keep on until it is the ONE! Just like other parts that you know are final, that will happen when you run the right bars!
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I hear ya man. I really appreciate curbcast taking the time to do those illustrations. All are unique and cool. The only problem with very low bars is I have carpal tunnel and can't have too much pressure on my hands. That is the main reason I was switching from the clip ons to the clubmans. The clubmans are the most comfortable.
 
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Twisted I should add that I have my two choices. They are vastly different but I really love them both. The thing that was throwing the clubmans off were the clamps and chrome. Same can be said of the FU bars. I think once they are painted they will look that much better. It just comes down to what stance for this bike. I like them both...stay tuned ;D
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Yeah the center img. is ballin. Theyd be super comfy too. Low but not so hunched over.
 
Re: 360 beat the clock update 04/07/10

Curbcast said:
Yeah the center img. is ballin. Theyd be super comfy too. Low but not so hunched over.
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Like I said I like the bars you sketched up. Maybe sometime in the future but not right now. For now I'm really digging the Fu bars and the clubmans are cool too. I know that doesn't make some of you happy but ya gotta do what you gotta do ;D

And twisted are they ever completely finished? Anything I've ever owned there is always something to tweak. Bars are such an easy mod anyhow. I'm about ready to move on...
 
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