Handle Bars - Cutting Edge Custom Bar

Next, all the pieces for the bars were cut and ready to weld. The handlebars, risers, and mounting bolt slug were threaded for 3/4-inch bolts.

Mark started by TIG-welding bars together to form the V-shape.

Next, he TIG-welded the risers to the V-bar.

Then the mounting slugs bolt were welded inside the risers. Since we run the cables through the bolts, Mark used some serious 3/4-inch bolts instead of the standard 1/2-inch.

All welds were meticulously grounded smooth. This sped up the time for chrome-the smoother the welds, the better-looking the chrome.

The finished bars after chroming. This is as good as it gets. Cutting Edge Cycles uses the same chrome shop each time; this way they can count on consistently getting the best job done.

The internal throttle uses only one cable with a mid-cable adjuster attached to the carb.

Exploded view of grip, internal throttle, and sleeve used to match I.D. of the bars. (1) hand grip (2) end cap (3) twist sleeve (4) cable keeper (5) internal throttle shaft (6) slide barrel.

After routing the cable through the handlebars, Mark inserted the housing into the back of internal throttle shaft.

Next, he inserted the throttle cable into the slide barrel and locked it in place with a setscrew.

Mark attached the internal throttle to handlebar with setscrew, then installed the twist sleeve with end cap.

He then slid the hand grip over twist sleeve and tightened the setscrew.