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jjohn2112 · 12-24-2012, 03:23 AM

What do you call the style of motorcycle that looks like the old fashioned WWII era motorcycles that have low flat handlebars? They curve back like a half circle but they don't rise or fall from front to back just flat. Hope I'm describing that good enough.

Motiv · 12-24-2012, 11:27 AM

I would call it COOL!
I think your describing "beach bars" for the handle bars. Other than "retro" I have nothing.

472viper · 12-24-2012, 01:07 PM

I believe you are describing a style of handlebar that was used on "boardtrack racers, although on racers the bars were rotated down so the rider could lean more forward in a aerodynamic position.

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sickboy67 · 12-24-2012, 01:18 PM

+1 on Motiv, Im guessing "beach bars" Or it would be the real old retros but I dont know a name for em

DCinCT · 12-25-2012, 10:50 AM

saw these at an Indian Show a few years back...

SEVEN40iL · 12-25-2012, 01:27 PM

Cafe Racer....?

C50T_lover · 12-25-2012, 04:20 PM

cool

JimK · 12-25-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SEVEN40iL

Cafe Racer....?

That's what I was thinking

DCinCT · 12-26-2012, 10:54 AM

did see this in some army navy store in new hampshire a few years back...

erock1 · 12-27-2012, 11:15 AM

bullhorn bars ??

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Originally Posted by jjohn2112

What do you call the style of motorcycle that looks like the old fashioned WWII era motorcycles that have low flat handlebars? They curve back like a half circle but they don't rise or fall from front to back just flat. Hope I'm describing that good enough.

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DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 7,985 Thanks: 268 Thanked 778 Times in 563 Posts	saw these at an Indian Show a few years back... __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

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SEVEN40iL Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 340 Thanks: 37 Thanked 65 Times in 52 Posts	Cafe Racer....?

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DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 7,985 Thanks: 268 Thanked 778 Times in 563 Posts	did see this in some army navy store in new hampshire a few years back... __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

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