Custom handlebars on my Monster
This is the prototype of the Ultra Wicked Handlebars. I built them for my own chopper.
At the time I engineered these 3-point bars I had another pair of custom handlebars mounted on my ride.
I had them for years and since I was re-designing some parts of my chopper (fenders, back tire system, turbo compression, etc.) I thought it was time to give the front-end a brand-new look.
As in all my custom handlebars, I used 1-1/2" DOM tubing and TIG-welded all the segments. I calculated the pull-back to allow me to sit with my back slightly arched. I had to pay special attention to the ease with which I would grab the controls: my chopper outputs about 200 horsepower at the back tire, and when the turbo kicks in... that's not a ride for kids.
As you can see, the bars are powder coated, and nicely molded. The risers are integrated. It was a prototype, I didn't engineer these bars to route the wiring internally. The controls are after-market H-D fittings: I mounted them right in, no modifications needed.
Greg Rice
