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Carlini bars are in and so is Exile internal throttle. Read quite a few posts on this install but no description of types of tools for cutting handle bar off 4" for the Exile install. Any recommendations on tool for cutting? Also, I see Dremel work for opening up the ID, but recommendations on the stone or bit?
Getting ready for the winter project. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a old chop box for cutting wood, someone gave it to me, that I fitted a metal cutting blade to. Not a great fit but the tool is old and crappy so it is OK. I have cut at least two sets of handle bars and one set of exhaust pipes, works good and gives you a straight cut.
I used a medium sized tubing cutter, same as used for plumbing pipe. Takes a few minutes to score through, but leaves a nice clean, perfectly square cut.
I used a dremel as well, don't remember what bit I used though. Probably just used up every bit I had in the box until I found one that worked pretty good. I also used the engraving extension wand thingy to easily reach far enough into the tube. Takes awhile, bring a couple beers out to the garage.......
I used a medium sized tubing cutter, same as used for plumbing pipe. Takes a few minutes to score through, but leaves a nice clean, perfectly square cut.
Also wrap the bar where you are cutting with painters tape or something to prevent scoring.
Tubing cutter would have been nice. I just wrapped the bars with blue tape where I wanted my cut and then just followed the line with the saber saw. The internal throttle and clutch will slip into the 1" tube about 2 inches so it will align itself straight. If your cut is off you will see it and be able to clean it up with the grinder.
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Cutting Handlebars
