Dropped the Buell. Bent the bars. Need fix.

[Roger111R]

Hey guys,

I bought the Buell in the picture from another member on the site, although I can't recall his username. I found the bike through Craigslist from a few states away. It's an '08 12R that had 3,366 miles on it when I bought it. It had some fouled plugs and bad spark plug wires, so I got those replaced, and have been enjoying it since then. I've been dreaming of buying a Firebolt for YEARS, so I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I'll save the story of the purchase for a different post. Since I got the bike running, I have installed the Hawk performance exhaust (WOW!!!!) in my living room, and have taken to parking it where my dining room should be. Pictures below.

Recently, I used a disc lock when I left it outside, and went to sleep. I woke up early the next morning, and in my rush, forgot to remove the lock. When the lock hit the caliper, the bike fell. My pride was damaged the most, but the bike did suffer a bent right handlebar. The bar is now bent at an awkward angle that is irritatingly noticeable while riding, and at an angle which prevents full right steering lock.

My question is simple - Where do I get new bars?

I have done searches on this site, checked ASB and BuellParts, but I can't seem to find JUST the tube to put the controls on. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Proud New (to me) Buell Owner,
- Roger "Jan" Reynolds

 

[Roger111R]

The pictures don't show up on either of my computers, and the "Add Your Photo" option pulls up a window that stays blank.

What is the best way to share pictures?

 

[deathandtexas]

Disk lock in the house! Where do you live? Haha. I don't have anything useful to add but here's a bump... I'm sure someone will have the info you're looking for.

 

[thrstrmech]

newcastleharleydavidson.com, less than 20 bucks per bar or continue to ask on the forum, someone has a spare bar out there I'm sure

 

[buellxb9rs]

I have several, I will try to find them. Or lshd1.com

 

[snrusnak]

I have one that was bent then straightened out. Can't tell it's damaged once mounted. Free if you pay shipping.

Otherwise check ebay, that's where I bought mine for ~$10.

 

[heagachongoose]

I feel ya man, I just went through the whole bent bar shennanugans a few months ago [down]. I dropped $70 for a firebolt handlebar set and headlight at www.latus-harley-davidson.com I think just the bars came to somewhere around $20? Not for sure though

Otherwise check ebay

^^^Second that. Always check ebay first, you can find some simply magical deals sometimes lol

 

[Roger111R]

Thanks for the replies, guys. Any ideas on getting the pictures to work? Or can you see them?

 

[snrusnak]

I can't see them.

 

[heagachongoose]

I suppose you could put them on photobucket and supply a link to your library? [confused]

 

[thrstrmech]

to upload your pics...open "my pics", browse for your pictures you want to upload, write brief description of what it is the the blocks provided, click upload and they'll display on that same page...go to your thread and click "add your photo", it will come up as a URL and when you post your reply, your pic will be there...go to general motorcycle chat forum, there is a thread on how to do it, also posting from youtube and such for reference

 

[Theycallmecrash]

http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/17166.html

I buy most of my parts from ASB keep the small business open and they are pleasant to deal with. Its a handle bar, id rather pay $22 to them than $10-15 through ebay.