What can I use to Shim some bars??????????

[DISTURBIO GO]

I have a set of cool 7/8 handle bars for MY bike....But they wont tighten in, what can I use to shim them?? The bars that were on it were just alil' bigger than a full inch.

Curtis

PS I apologize in advance if this is the dumbest question ever.

 

[DISTURBIO GO]

And I thought I would ask since I didnt get much response the first time..... Where do I go from here...

I bid on some whitewalls on ebay, but I got those black handlebars (not pictured) and Black Grips it might ruin the look. Whats the look, I dunno hardest bike to see at night I guess.

I would also like to move the 7sp shift, but it really wouldnt fit anywhere else except the gooseneck piece.

I appreciate any and all input.

THANKS

 

[tartosuc]

you can get handlebar shim at any bike shop!

 

[Clothespin n]

I would also like to move the 7sp shift, but it really wouldnt fit anywhere else except the gooseneck piece.

I literally Spend HOURS thinking of NEW ways
to Mount Shifters.
It hurts my Brain...my desire to have a Unique
Piece gets the Best of me some times...

You can get rid of The Grip Shifter and find a Shimano
Compatible Vintage Shifter and Put it almost anywhere...
or Fab your own like I did out of an Old 5 Speed Ladies
Shifter Lever...with The Door Knob attached after.

like this,
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1191

 

[Larry]

Word on the street is that a shimano front derailleur shifter will work for an old 333 and a 3 speed nexus.

 

[DISTURBIO GO]

?que?

Where would I find a Nexxus and how hard is it to change em out.

PS None of the shops (3) I went to had handlebar shims although, one did say to use a thin piece of conduit.

Curtis

 

[Clothespin n]

Re: ?que?

Where would I find a Nexxus and how hard is it to change em out.

PS None of the shops (3) I went to had handlebar shims although, one did say to use a thin piece of conduit.

Curtis

First a Shim Trick.....Go to a Hardware Store in The Roofing Section.
They Have Zinc Strip in a Role for your Roof...
It Stops The Moss From Growing on yourRoof.
A New Role is about $12.00.
See if The Guy will just give you a Small Piece...some times they will for nothing.

The Zinc Strip is VERY Soft and Maluble.
You can Cut it with Snips...or GOOD Scissors.
Cut The Desired Piece..wrap around Bar. :wink:
And The Moss will never grow on your Headset
:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


Nexus 3

Watch Craigslist/E Bay for a Crusty Older Del-Sol Cruiser.
They have them.

Or Buy a Bike for CHEAP that is in a Shop.
That has a 3 on it.Like a Last Years Model they are Clearing out.
Take The Rear Wheel off with Hub,Buy a Cheaper Coaster Brake wheeel
from The Shop at The Same Time....Mount it back on and sell
The Bike on Craigslist as a Brand New Bike with a Single Speed
Coaster Brake.....for about $50.00 Cheaper.
( this will sell in about a Day!!! )

Then You have a Nexus 3 Speed Brand New for about $50.00,
Sounds like I've Done this Before.... :wink:

 

[outsider13]

shims

WELL.. when you are done drinking that soda thinking about it and staring at youre bike cut the can into strips and use the can strips :idea: :shock: :mrgreen:

I'm a photographer so I use film canisters...since going digital 7yrs ago I have boxes of film with metal canisters..[its the case that the film is inside of] and yes I've used them on a number of bikes even my mountain bike 8) 8) 8)

 

[karfer67]

we got those shims heck a whole stack of them but then again half the bizz we do involves cruisers of some sort. as for your bike i like it but please remove the plastic shipping disks off the rear wheel you could also swap the stem to a BMX style that will work with your bar.