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ROTATING HANDLEBARS?

drbeemer

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Who knows how to make the handlebars turn like the CT90 so the bike will more easily fit on the back of a vehicle's carry rack?
 

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Unfortunately these handlebars don't do that. It likely got dropped for safety reasons. There are aftermarket folding ones, sold for the new Monkey, that might fit on the CT125. Search U Dom Karnchang folding handlebars to see them. Like many aftermarket bars they might need drilling for the pegs in the controls to fit into the bars.
 

drbeemer

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Unfortunately these handlebars don't do that. It likely got dropped for safety reasons. There are aftermarket folding ones, sold for the new Monkey, that might fit on the CT125. Search U Dom Karnchang folding handlebars to see them. Like many aftermarket bars they might need drilling for the pegs in the controls to fit into the bars.
Thanks for that referral, I hope they will make them in the future.
 

drbeemer

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... how would the bars affect it being loaded on a back rack?/rail
The bike is widest at the handlebars so decreasing the width of the handlebars makes it overall more slim, thus it will take up less space. The CT90s of the '70s came with a provision for folding the handlebars so they fit more easily on a vehicle mounted carrier, front or rear.
 

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Ive hauled mine on the back of my suv always had plenty of bar to glass room. 🤷‍♂️ I mean, i get it... but then you get the bar slop.
 

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I’m interested in turning the handlebars as well. I don’t have an SUV or truck - the only car I have is provided through work and I cannot add a tow hitch to it. The only way for me to transport the bike is in the back of the car (hatchback).
Haven’t done this yet but it’s the plan.

I’ll look into the ones for the Honda Monkey.
 

AZ7000'

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I’m interested in turning the handlebars as well. I don’t have an SUV or truck - the only car I have is provided through work and I cannot add a tow hitch to it. The only way for me to transport the bike is in the back of the car (hatchback).
Haven’t done this yet but it’s the plan.

I’ll look into the ones for the Honda Monkey.
Ummmmm, no. It weighs almost 300#. If you do please please post a pic.
 

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Combined with the weight is the medium size of the bike due to the 17" wheels and the wheelbase they require. Renting a U-Haul or Home Depot truck for a day would be a better option than all the hassle and risk of damaging the bike and car.
 

Bombadier36

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Appreciate the thoughts. Haven’t tried it yet. Got a C90 in the back of a Subaru Outback and this is where the thought started.
 

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I mean, where theres a will theres a way. One of my guys on the 2 stroke forum:
 

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as a sort of related topic: FYI, D Project is developing folding bars soon. webike carries the brank but not yet on the website.

while its shown on a monkey, it should work on a trail as well. .02
 

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