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Message started by LostMohican on 05/02/11 at 18:02:00

Title: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for controls?
Post by LostMohican on 05/02/11 at 18:02:00

I want to get some Biltwell Keystones for my bike, but have heard that there are pre-drilled holes for the controls to rest in. Obviously I haven't yet taken off the hand controls to check. That will be tomorrow. Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by verslagen1 on 05/02/11 at 18:13:47

Yes there is, file them off, don't bother drilling the holes, save you alot of grief.

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by LostMohican on 05/02/11 at 19:54:36

Thanks.
That was my original idea if that was the case. Sounds like prob solved!

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by Boule’tard on 05/02/11 at 21:27:48

That's the consensus.. filing nubs is better than drilling bars. Especially if they're aluminum.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=978145

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by NameNotInUse on 05/03/11 at 10:20:23

I just stuck on a set of HD sportster bars and will be filing off the nub on the indicator assembly tonight. I installed and rode with it as it was but the indicators are turned too high up and I honk my horn more than I indicate now. I don't consider that safe ... or funny.

I wouldn't try drilling unless you're super skilled and have a drill press. For me, it's the grinder attachment and my dremmel!

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/03/11 at 10:35:47

Drilling pipe means having good center punch & a sharp little bit to get things started, Drill press helps, but not essential, A piece of angle iron & some vise grips is pretty handy, or a friend.. Grinding a nub seems so much easier..

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by arteacher on 05/03/11 at 14:09:36

I grind a small flat on the pipe and then punch it, then start with a small drill and work my way up to the size that I need.

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/03/11 at 15:07:09

I shoulda took art in skewl,,

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by NameNotInUse on 05/04/11 at 12:04:07

^ good point. Grinding the nub off makes my head spin a little less. :o

Title: Re: Do new handlebars need to be drilled for contr
Post by Yonuh Adisi FSO on 05/04/11 at 12:12:00

That's what I did on the FireLizard when I put on the 10in mini apes. I just used my dremel with a sanding drum and sanded down the nub. Took less than a minute.