potatobroxd Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 (edited) So my handlebars are bent because of a hit and run. Genuine honda handlebars would cost me 60 quid but i can cop an aftermarket for around £20.Has anyone used non-genuine handlebars before and was it okay? (Aka did it snap when you hit a pothole )Thanks! Edited April 16, 2020 by potatobroxd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 How badly are they bent? if bad then ignore me but if its just a little you can get a scaffold pole and bend it back into shape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Renthall and others are reputable manufacturers and have been used for years by loads of us.Buy from a reputable supplier like M&P, Demon Tweeks, Busters etc.cheersIan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 i have renthall bars on my bike and not a problem but then again it is a trail bike so they look the part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatobroxd Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 How badly are they bent? if bad then ignore me but if its just a little you can get a scaffold pole and bend it back into shape Actually not that badly bent, can you actually bend handlehars back without snapping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Yea if you are careful and have a long bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggie Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Mine were about an inch higher on one side (probably happened when it got stolen) never even noticed until it was time for mot. My mechanic told me to do it and I trusted him enough I'd say as long as they aren't too far out of whack you will be absolutely fine to bend them back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snod Blatter Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? Bob's best one time offer for unbreakable bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? Bob's best one time offer for unbreakable bars? Made in China and guaranteed Covid 19 free. Also proofed against rust for at least 14 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatobroxd Posted April 16, 2020 Author Share Posted April 16, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? No i found them on ebay, Renthals are even more expensive than OEM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? No i found them on ebay, Renthals are even more expensive than OEM Well you've obviously got your doubts . What are you planning on doing with these bars , stunt work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatobroxd Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 What kind of aftermarket bars have you found for £20? Presumably not Renthals? No i found them on ebay, Renthals are even more expensive than OEM Well you've obviously got your doubts . What are you planning on doing with these bars , stunt work ? Its a small bike thats used for commuting, nothing crazy. Although i think ill just go buy the oem ones just to steer clear of any doubts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 No i found them on ebay, Renthals are even more expensive than OEM Well you've obviously got your doubts . What are you planning on doing with these bars , stunt work ? Its a small bike thats used for commuting, nothing crazy. Although i think ill just go buy the oem ones just to steer clear of any doubtsI've just remembered . One difference between cheap handlebars and Renthals is that Renthals are anodised and some cheap ones are painted with a translucent paint to give the illusion of being anodised . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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