quick question

stewdogg · 03-26-2009, 02:48 PM

Is the stock handlebar diameter 1"? Is it the same for the crash bars?
Ordering some speakers and really don't want to get it wrong... bike isn't here either.

Thanks for your time

strobe · 03-26-2009, 02:54 PM

The stcok handlebars are 1". I think the crash bars are 1 1/4" but don't quote me on that.

**Cajunrider** · 03-26-2009, 02:54 PM

The crash bars are 1 1/4". I remember when I installed my highway pegs. If you don't have a caliper, a good method of measuring diameter is to use an adjustable (Crescent) wrench. Close the jaws around the bar just enough so you can remove the wrench without scratching the finish. Then use a tape to measure the distance between the jaws.

Yellow Jacket · 03-26-2009, 02:55 PM

On the 1600:

Handlebar = 1 inch
Front guard bar = 1 1/4 inch
Rear guard bar = 1 1/8 inch

Don't know for sure on the 1500's.

strobe · 03-26-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

On the 1600:

Handlebar = 1 inch
Front guard bar = 1 1/4 inch
Rear guard bar = 1 1/8 inch

Don't know for sure on the 1500's.

Handlebars are the same on the 1500 and 1600, the others, not too sure.

stewdogg · 03-26-2009, 04:06 PM

This place rocks!
Thanks for the crescent wrench tip!
I need to remember that they are not all 1500's

Are there a bunch of people here running the mp3 and speaker setup? If so where have you found the best mounting place to be (top/bottom of handle bars or crash bars or anywhere else)?

Thanks again!

dogdoc · 03-26-2009, 04:36 PM

you can also just take a tape measure and put it behind the bar you want to know and just read it. simple.

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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	quick question On the 1600: Handlebar = 1 inch Front guard bar = 1 1/4 inch Rear guard bar = 1 1/8 inch Don't know for sure on the 1500's. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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stewdogg Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 175	quick question This place rocks! Thanks for the crescent wrench tip! I need to remember that they are not all 1500's Are there a bunch of people here running the mp3 and speaker setup? If so where have you found the best mounting place to be (top/bottom of handle bars or crash bars or anywhere else)? Thanks again!
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	quick question you can also just take a tape measure and put it behind the bar you want to know and just read it. simple.
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