Carbon fiber bars & bar-ends

[MN72Busa]

Well after about 30 minutes of Dremel work, I have the CF bars modified so the alum/CF bar-ends will mount up. Huge weight savings, and I think they look Tasty. For the price and the little-bit of modifying, this Has to be one of the Best - Bang for the Buck CF Mods I've done. A big thanks to my Buddy Vic for th CF hook-up

Not sure of the complete weight saving at this point, but has to be around 4 to 7 lbs...I will weigh up the stock parts when I get them off, but the new setup for everything has to weigh in at about 1 lb


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[Commuta_Busa]

how are you gonna get them to fit the stock clamps?

can I see a pic of what you did to make it work? are those cf/graphite or only cf? hollow or solid??

 

[MN72Busa]

how are you gonna get them to fit the stock clamps?

can I see a pic of what you did to make it work? are those cf/graphite or only cf? hollow or solid??

Well they are the same Diameter as stock, so they fit the clamps just fine. I will just drill a few holes in the bars once I mount them and insert the stock bolts to secure the bars.

I had to bore out the 1 end of each bar so the 7/8" bar ends would fit in the bar itself. I would say I had to shave off about 1/8" around, and about 1 1/2" down the tube.

They are CF and they are hollow...Very solid, I tested as Vic also tested the bar. I put bar on top of door and hung my weight on the bar for about 10 seconds...no cracking, bending, stress marks...and I weigh about 210Lbs.

 

[06BUSA]

Where and how much were they?
They look cool.

 

[mzrsq]

So how much extra vibration do you think you'll pic up with such a light setup.

( My hands already go to sleep)

Definitely bada$$ looking though, give ya props there.

 

[MN72Busa]

Where and how much were they?
They look cool.

Not sure where Vic found them. As for price, the setup should cost you under $50.00 if you can find them.

 

[MN72Busa]

So how much extra vibration do you think you'll pic up with such a light setup.

( My hands already go to sleep)

Definitely bada$$ looking though, give ya props there.

I plan on shooting some foam in the tubes, so this should still keep them very light & absorb shock as good as the stock solid bars.

 

[Hoopech1]

They look awesome. I see a great marketing idea in your future....can you say "cha-ching"? Great looking bars and ends-I would pay for them all drilled out to fit

How much time went into this mod?

 

[Revlis]

So how much extra vibration do you think you'll pic up with such a light setup.

( My hands already go to sleep)

Definitely bada$$ looking though, give ya props there.

Actually carbon Dampens Vibes better than Aluminum. It's a "dead" material if you will. So, they should actually provide better vibe reduction than stock. (In theory)

 

[mofuggahere]

So how much extra vibration do you think you'll pic up with such a light setup.

( My hands already go to sleep)

Definitely bada$$ looking though, give ya props there.

Exactly what i was thinking

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

So how much extra vibration do you think you'll pic up with such a light setup.

( My hands already go to sleep)

Definitely bada$$ looking though, give ya props there.

Actually carbon Dampens Vibes better than Aluminum.  It's a "dead" material if you will.  So, they should actually provide better vibe reduction than stock. (In theory)

Rev`s theory is absolutely correct. Less vibration vs.solid alluminum.

I have only one set left for myself, sorry guys.

 

[manatrader]

Carbon is strong too, but be careful when clamping it down, carbon does crack easy for some reason and when it goes it goes no real warning. Don't ask how I know.

 

[chrisjp]

serious marketing potential there ...and good looks to boot...it will be a one of a kind!!!!

 

[frisbee]

I want some!

 

[cmc8]

when carbon fiber breaks it usually just goes. very little warning. they look great just watch them.

 

[StreetnTrack]

lockhart phillips sales carbon bars for $40 a pair and bar end for $10 and chrome $18. Looks very nice Valium.