Replacing Stock Handlebars

[Hal the Elder]

Howdy!

With my past motorcycles, I always replaced the handlebars on those with rather bland and uninteresting-looking bars. (Like the Whizzer's)

I've always preferred bars with a rise, such as a medium Buckhorn or other riser-types.

My question is: Can bars with tight curves be threaded through the stock Whizzer gooseneck?

The new bars will be 7/8", just like the Whizzer's.

Thanks...
HAL

 

[KilroyCD]

Hal, I replaced mine with half-moon bars without trouble. But then again, I also swapped the Whizzer gooseneck for a classic Schwinn-style gooseneck. I seem to remember that the Whizzer one was wider where the bar goes through, so it might be a bit harder to work with.

 

[MotorbikeMike]

Bars

Hi I put 1/2 moon bars on mine, and a 99, worked just fine, got to drill locating holes for the control stops tho.

Mike

 

[Hal the Elder]

That's Strange!

My Whizzer's gooseneck is 1-7/16" wide at the clamping section.

My Schwinn Classic Cruiser's gooseneck is 1-9/16" wide at the clamping section!

That's 1/8" WIDER!

HAL

 

[KilroyCD]

My Whizzer's gooseneck is 1-7/16" wide at the clamping section.

My Schwinn Classic Cruiser's gooseneck is 1-9/16" wide at the clamping section!

That's 1/8" WIDER!

HAL

Then I doubt it will be a problem. I'd say, have a shot at it!