Handlebars on a "restomod" '80 CT70

[Larry Navarro]

Question on handlebar options that maybe a few guys here might have used on a '80 or later CT70. The clamps mounted on the triples of this particular model are somewhat spaced close together than typical and finding tall bars with the clamp serrations to match the clamps are questionable. Has anyone have experience or can direct me on where to obtain such bars? Attached is a pic of the type of bars found on a this year CT70. Thanks!!

 

[OLD CT]

I really do not understand the question, here is what I do know. If you want to use ''folding chrome bars,'' you need a handlebar holder and top plate from a K1 thru 78 CT70... The top plate and ''bmx style'' clamps on a 80's version will not work...

 

[Larry Navarro]

If I could find original handlebars I would use them but have yet to source. I believe these factory bars were used well into the 80's model years.

 

[OLD CT]

There really isn't anything fancy about the 80's bars, meaning there are no pre drilled holes so buying a universal 7/8 bar is easy. The one thing to keep in mind is no not go too tall or the control wiring will be too short. I have a slightly bent pair with no cross bar from a 82 I could measure if needed.