[midasp]

I love the Stryker bars but coming from riding sports bikes I feel I'm leaning too far back. I searched and searched to find nothing I like as far as handle bars are concerned. So I figured why not build my own to be in the position I want. what do you think? also first time posting so hi to all!!!

!!! Redone Bars also attached June 26, 2012

 

[Wyld Ryde]

Re: custom bars

Those are cool! What type of exhaust slip-on is that? Also custom made?

Welcome to the forum.

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

yeah custom made with a resonator and custom made silencer

 

[ShorbE]

Re: custom bars

Good job on the bars!

 

[strykenshane]

custom bars

Well done and welcome from Atlanta, GA

 

[straightjacket]

Re: custom bars

Nice job, cool to see different designs!

 

[sicontex]

Re: custom bars

This forum has been very honest with feedback and resolutions for the Stryker. I hate to be blunt but those handle bars don't fit the Stryker very well at least some ape hangers or something

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

I have to admit I originally wanted them to just be a single bend without making it a "m" style but didn't really notice a change in my seated position. I may have went to drastic on that second cut but I love the way I'm positioned on the bike now and less strain on the back. Beside raw materials at $36 bucks and 4 hours of stress relief (slow at work) can't beat that! first time on custom bars too!

 

[straightjacket]

Re: custom bars

Did you tig them? It looks like you just cut and butt welded them? I would like to know how much you ride and how well they hold up? Also what type of tubing did you use and how thick? Made some of my own, and just curiuos on how yours were done.

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

yeah you were the reason why i chose to build my own bars. I got it from onlinemetals.com here is what i ordered to build them.
2 pieces @ $10.09/pieceMild Steel A513 TYPE 5DOM Tube1" x 0.12" x 0.76"Cut to: 24"
I mig welded the joint after butting them up. angle ground the butted ends to insure a solid bond. I have a high quality lincoln mig welder on 240w. I don't have a tig welder but that would have been the preferred way to go. I just built the bars yesterday and rode about 200 miles after building them. they feel sturdy. the stock bars seem to be about half the thickness of the ones i just built. If i can get some tubing adaptors for my pipe bender (muffler shop) i may be able to make the bars i want but at 800 for the 1" set questioning the worth?

 

[straightjacket]

Re: custom bars

I have 1" dies if you want pieces bent let me know.Thanks for the infor.

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

cool thanks for the offer!!! I'll keep that in mind if I decide to build another set.

 

[gabev30]

Re: custom bars

Nice work! I have wanted to do this for awhile now.

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

I m thinking of redoing my bars using the same bends but without the pull back. What do you think?

 

[sicontex]

Re: custom bars

Ape hangers will look nicer . Although I commend the ingenuity and creativity here. I love my orig Stryker bars however love to see some apes on Stryker. I think the sitting into the bike riding position on Stryker will compliment apes

 

[Ben-Rod]

Re: custom bars

Here's a Raider with apes. I think it looks sick...

http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1446

Ben

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

that is sick for sure! If i was gonna convert it to a single rider I would really think about doing it. Maybe a set of mini apes?!?!?
but I think i wanna go with this type of set up... or something close to it since the hardcore bikes gas tank is so low.

 

[straightjacket]

Re: custom bars

Thats really cool, but I'm feeling my age! Just looking at that guy makes my back sore!

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

Haha yeah your right it looks as though his back is gonna snap half way down.

 

[midasp]

Re: custom bars

Re-did my bars yesterday. Here are some additional pictures of what I redid. Also added them to the first post.