Wunderkind Handlebar

[NAZMAN81]

Half way through taking the OEM handlebar off I realized there’s no going back. I regret nothing…. The wunderkind handlebar kit is complete and everything is going well so far

 

[Ulrich]

Would you have any pics taking the clutch side grip off? ... mine is a bit loose and I try to come up with a solution for hat

 

[Ulrich]

Actually never mind ... I just checked again and the setscrew had backed out a bit .. all good

 

[NAZMAN81]

Glad to be of assistance
I’m struggling with the last part of this install - drilling a hole through the handlebar. Any suggestions, tips or pointers are appreciated. I have basic tools

 

[Deleted member 1618]

Glad to be of assistance
I’m struggling with the last part of this install - drilling a hole through the handlebar. Any suggestions, tips or pointers are appreciated. I have basic tools

Center punch the surface of the handlebars in order to give the drill bit a purchase point; maybe use a uni-bit or stepper bit and gradually get to the diameter.

 

[Ulrich]

Center punch the surface of the handlebars in order to give the drill bit a purchase point; maybe use a uni-bit or stepper bit and gradually get to the diameter.

^ ... what Scott said ... step-bits are great! ... but make sure to de-burr the inside of the hole ... to avoid nasty surprises

 

[NAZMAN81]

Center punch the surface of the handlebars in order to give the drill bit a purchase point; maybe use a uni-bit or stepper bit and gradually get to the diameter.

I used my pocket knife and etched a cross over the spot. It worked but I should invest in a center punch for the future - thanks YouTube.
The install is complete however the brake and clutch lines that come with the kit are way too short. I had to make the original ones work.
Just need some V10 clutch fluid and a brake flush and I’m ready for a ride.

 

[215robert]

Looks good, which are those the touring or the low?

 

[NAZMAN81]

It’s the low. The riding position is a lot more sporty/leaned forward. I’ll attach a picture of how I made the original hydraulic and brake lines work.
Next is going to be the bigger wheels 21” front and 18” rear.

 

[Frenchie]

It’s the low. The riding position is a lot more sporty/leaned forward. I’ll attach a picture of how I made the original hydraulic and brake lines work.
Next is going to be the bigger wheels 21” front and 18” rear.

nice Datsun Fairlady...;-)

 

[NAZMAN81]

nice Datsun Fairlady...;-)

Thank you.

It’s definitely not a long range handlebar

 

[BeemeR18]

Thank you.

It’s definitely not a long range handlebar

Any thoughts on the ride? I've got a similar kit but the riding position is significantly forward compared to stock so I'm not sure it will be comfortable on longer riders...

 

[JAMUSAURUS]

I’d love to install drag bars on mine but I’m looking for inspiration before committing. Thanks for sharing your struggles and hello from Ontario!

 

[snider1970]

It’s the low. The riding position is a lot more sporty/leaned forward. I’ll attach a picture of how I made the original hydraulic and brake lines work.
Next is going to be the bigger wheels 21” front and 18” rear.

I have had the same kit sitting in my spare room for a few months awaiting the rest of my bobber conversion parts. So you are saying not to waste time undoing the brake and clutch lines? It's unfortunate the lines sent in the kit are too short, but if it saves time then why crack them open?

 

[alnytn]

I used my pocket knife and etched a cross over the spot. It worked but I should invest in a center punch for the future - thanks YouTube.
The install is complete however the brake and clutch lines that come with the kit are way too short. I had to make the original ones work.
Just need some V10 clutch fluid and a brake flush and I’m ready for a ride.

Looks awesome !! Just picked one up and want to do a handlebar swap. What model handlebars did were they and can you explain how you did clutch fluid flush?

 

[BAD MIKE USA]

I have the wunderkind touring version of those bars, black, with the headlight and speedo lowering kit and low handle bar mounts in black. Not installed yet. Going to keep the auxiliary lights, not sure about keeping the shorty windshield. Kit came with lines. Replacing the BMW PRO bars that came on the bike new.

 

[snider1970]

It’s the low. The riding position is a lot more sporty/leaned forward. I’ll attach a picture of how I made the original hydraulic and brake lines work.
Next is going to be the bigger wheels 21” front and 18” rear.

After installing these on my bike I found the included lines were not too short but needed to be adjusted. The directions are on the packaging including a needed tool. They are not a straight out of the box fitment.