Confused on handlebar / grip sizes

closedquestion · 03-30-2016, 07:27 PM

Anyone know what the handlebar measurements are for the Hawk? When I measure the OD of the tube I got 2 7/8. When I went to local bike shop to look at grips, I told him 2 7/8. He said those are some big bars. He then gave me the number of a bike shop in PDX that specializes in Chinese bike parts. He asked about the Hawk and seemed impressed with what it is for the what I paid for it. This is a KTM dealer, he is the son of the owner, so doubt he will be switching from KTM. He was very helpful though. Haha!

1cylinderwonder · 03-30-2016, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by closedquestion

Anyone know what the handlebar measurements are for the Hawk? When I measure the OD of the tube I got 2 7/8. When I went to local bike shop to look at grips, I told him 2 7/8. He said those are some big bars. He then gave me the number of a bike shop in PDX that specializes in Chinese bike parts. He asked about the Hawk and seemed impressed with what it is for the what I paid for it. This is a KTM dealer, he is the son of the owner, so doubt he will be switching from KTM. He was very helpful though. Haha!

Most handlebars measure 7/8" or 1" OD where the grips mount.
Almost a 3" OD would be a "hand full"!

closedquestion · 03-30-2016, 11:24 PM

Thanks! I was measuring further down the bar. I was able to pull the clutch side grip off fairly easy, measured it, found it's an inch. Sadly I bought some sweet Scotts last week, but they are 7/8'. At least they were nit expensive.

Weldangrind · 03-31-2016, 01:40 AM

I'm pretty certain your bars are 7/8". Expect the grips to be a tight fit.

closedquestion · 03-31-2016, 02:09 AM

Yep, I'm dumb. Haha! I was measuring the circumference not diameter. They are 7/8" Going to put the Scotts on tomorrow. Haha!

03-30-2016, 07:27 PM	#1
closedquestion Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: The Gorge, Oregon Posts: 52	Confused on handlebar / grip sizes Anyone know what the handlebar measurements are for the Hawk? When I measure the OD of the tube I got 2 7/8. When I went to local bike shop to look at grips, I told him 2 7/8. He said those are some big bars. He then gave me the number of a bike shop in PDX that specializes in Chinese bike parts. He asked about the Hawk and seemed impressed with what it is for the what I paid for it. This is a KTM dealer, he is the son of the owner, so doubt he will be switching from KTM. He was very helpful though. Haha!
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03-31-2016, 01:40 AM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm pretty certain your bars are 7/8". Expect the grips to be a tight fit. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-30-2016, 11:24 PM	#3
closedquestion Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: The Gorge, Oregon Posts: 52	Thanks! I was measuring further down the bar. I was able to pull the clutch side grip off fairly easy, measured it, found it's an inch. Sadly I bought some sweet Scotts last week, but they are 7/8'. At least they were nit expensive.
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03-31-2016, 02:09 AM	#5
closedquestion Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: The Gorge, Oregon Posts: 52	Yep, I'm dumb. Haha! I was measuring the circumference not diameter. They are 7/8" Going to put the Scotts on tomorrow. Haha!
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