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DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

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Replied by MarkT on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

The Fly bars have too much "sweep back" for my tastes...  the early 70's Husqvarna bars are about the same height with less sweep than Fly Vintage...  The Husqvarna bars are my favorites...  and very high quality.

Husqvarna part number 15 13 018-01

I've heard they are still made in Europe...  not sure where though.  Here's a US seller.

www.vintagehusky.com/products/handlebars/hb0001.htm

I've found them NOS on ebay occasionally for $50 to $75

Renthal Aluminum 7/8" Vintage/Desert bend bars are a little lower but a lot tougher and harder to bend.

Vintage Spoke in the US has a few different selections that look good too.

www.thevintagespoke.com/shop/c/p/Chrome-...0-7-024-x4522187.htm

(Kedo in Germany mentioned in the Vintage Spoke page might be the manufacturer of the Husqvarna bars)
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by MarkT on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars


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Replied by Lizeec on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

I'm leaning towards the vintage spoke handlebars due to pricing, availability and looking very close to the originals and having the correct knurled pattern on the mounting points, wish the Husqvarna handlebars were priced in the same range as the vintage spoke versions. Thank You MarkT for posting those options, all great options.
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Replied by MarkT on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

You might want to ask about the dimensions from Vintage Spoke...  I wish they had dimensions listed. 

And see if maybe you can find someone that sells Kedo closer to you..
1963 YG1-T, 1965 MG1-T, Allstate 250, 1970 CT1b, 1971 R5, 1973 AT3MX, 1974 TS400L, 1975 RD350, 1976 DT175C, 1976 Husqvarna 250CR, 1981 DT175G, 1988 DT50, 1990 "Super" DT50, 1991 RT180, 2017 XT250
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Replied by Makotosun on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

Another option for a pure rider (or resto-mod) are the Tusk T-10 aluminum in the ATV bend. I amusing them on my DT175 build and like the look. The silver color is a decent match for the stock fender silver. About $32

www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/tusk-t-...m-7-8%22-handlebar-p

don't mind the mess . . .

 

ive used these on my DR650SE, and it's been through several crashes and they seem to be quite resilient.
 
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Replied by Lizeec on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

Thank You Mako & MarkT for the links and options, I might buy both the TT & DT versions from vintage spoke to see which I like best, when I do I will post measurements to see which ones closely resembles the stock handlebars on the DT400.
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Replied by warmblood58 on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

My new to me '74 DT360 has a different bar than oem (no crossover brace) can someone direct me to a worthy replacement that is identical to stock? Thanks!
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Replied by Pedalcrazy on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

There have been numerous suggestions and links earlier in this post for the DT400 which should be the same as the 360A. Although for "identical to original " you'll have to search the part number for NOS ones which if exist will likely cost big $$$. The ones above are all decent replicas.
1978 DT400E
1976 DT400C
1973 RT3
1971 RT1B
1968 DT1 (3)
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Replied by Jammyyammy on topic DT400B (US import) - Handlebars

A word of caution - from what I've gleaned, the 'rise' that handlebar sellers quote does not necessarily equate to the vertical distance between the centre of the bar and the centre of the brace (which, for the DT400B should be 4.5").
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