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suspectmonkey
November 23-2009, 01:25 PM
I'm finding the bar width on my IH MkIII a bit on the wide side, every time I'm riding I feel a bit like an ape with my arms stretched apart! Is it okay to just take a hacksaw to the bars to shorten them slightly, or is it better to just buy narrower bars?
Lwatson
November 23-2009, 01:31 PM
I'm finding the bar width on my IH MkIII a bit on the wide side, every time I'm riding I feel a bit like an ape with my arms stretched apart! Is it okay to just take a hacksaw to the bars to shorten them slightly, or is it better to just buy narrower bars?

Yes, it perfectly ok, take a bit from each side, be careful not to take to much.

You should experiment with the position of your grips first before getting the hacksaw out!
suspectmonkey
November 23-2009, 01:50 PM
Good thinking, will loosen up my grips and shifters and move them over to see where is comfortable before I get the hacksaw out :)
Michael
November 23-2009, 07:02 PM
...and a pipe cutter might make it a bit tidier.
downhilldude
November 23-2009, 07:27 PM
I'm finding the bar width on my IH MkIII a bit on the wide side, every time I'm riding I feel a bit like an ape with my arms stretched apart! Is it okay to just take a hacksaw to the bars to shorten them slightly, or is it better to just buy narrower bars?

Wide bars are good, you just need to get used to them. They give you more control of the front end. I run 700mm with no rise and I love them, but I could go bigger again. J
suspectmonkey
November 23-2009, 10:47 PM
...and a pipe cutter might make it a bit tidier.

Excellent thinking, forgot had one of those in the garage so now can get nice clean cut!
simon
November 24-2009, 10:55 PM
Wide bars are good

for some people, we're all different shapes
Aul Han
November 24-2009, 11:29 PM
Surely a hacksaw would do this job? Why use pipecutters?
Lwatson
November 24-2009, 11:45 PM
Surely a hacksaw would do this job? Why use pipecutters?

A pipe cutter does a far better job. A hacksaw will do though, I don't think there's any correct way... maybe Sorly can confirm when he comes on :p
trailfox
November 25-2009, 01:08 AM
LOL!!

I agree with testing before hacking, bars that are too narrow feel unsafe IMO *cough*monty*cough*
barry_kellett99
November 25-2009, 08:44 AM
I use a pipe cutter for cutting anything resembling a pipe, or tube if you must.

Hacksaw will do it but will take more time and you will need to be more careful to get the cut straight. Good pipe cutter will have it cut in about 5seconds
chucky
November 25-2009, 11:08 AM
5 SECONDS???? Think i'd just buy a new set tbh. Time is precious.
barry_kellett99
November 25-2009, 01:09 PM
5 SECONDS???? Think i'd just buy a new set tbh. Time is precious.

I have very skinny wrists, give me a break.

In saying that, i'd hope my skinny wrists would get the job done a few seconds quicker than your skinny arms ;)
Aul Han
November 25-2009, 02:42 PM
Bear in mind BK has no concept of time.... At ll
barry_kellett99
November 25-2009, 05:11 PM
Bear in mind BK has no concept of time.... At ll

When you are as fast as me its all a blur.

"Where's me keys... Where's me phone... WHERE'S ME WATCH"

You'll be late for your own funeral
Aul Han
November 25-2009, 05:42 PM
When you are as fast as me its all a blur.

"Where's me keys... Where's me phone... WHERE'S ME WATCH"

You'll be late for your own funeral

You all better stop gangin up on me, or Ill huff. I mean it.
chucky
November 25-2009, 05:50 PM
You all better stop gangin up on me, or Ill huff. I mean it.

Your wearing that shirt/jumper mungral again arn't you?
Aul Han
November 25-2009, 08:38 PM
Your wearing that shirt/jumper mungral again arn't you?

Its all the rage Chucky, I could tell you were jealous of it;)