Scrambler 2018 Street Scrambler Handlebars

Mr Bond · Dec 7, 2021

Hello all,
My son has a 2018 Street Scrambler 900 and recently hit a patch of black ice, dropping the bike at very low speed. This has bent his handlebars out of shape and we are looking to replace them. Is it possible to get the bars put back to the right shape (the left side toof the brunt of the drop and is now much lower that the right side)?
Failing that we are trying to get hold of some replacement bars - preferably in black. Any recommendations please? Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks,
PAUL

beerkat · Dec 7, 2021

Mr Bond said: ↑

Hello all,
My son has a 2018 Street Scrambler 900 and recently hit a patch of black ice, dropping the bike at very low speed. This has bent his handlebars out of shape and we are looking to replace them. Is it possible to get the bars put back to the right shape (the left side toof the brunt of the drop and is now much lower that the right side)?
Failing that we are trying to get hold of some replacement bars - preferably in black. Any recommendations please? Any advice gratefully received.
Thanks,
PAUL
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It depends how badly they're bent but I would hesitate to attempt to bend them back. Even if they don't crack or break they may well be weakened and you don't want them coming apart while riding. Similarly, you shouldn't bend bent brake & clutch levers back to shape. That's asking for trouble and they cost peanuts. If you did want to try it, you would need to heat the metal first.
Renthal are a well-known maker of handlebars. I've used them and they're good but a little pricier than some. Have you tried putting a request in the 'for sale/wanted' section of this forum? Bet someone has some.

Mr Bond · Dec 7, 2021

beerkat said: ↑

It depends how badly they're bent but I would hesitate to attempt to bend them back. Even if they don't crack or break they may well be weakened and you don't want them coming apart while riding. Similarly, you shouldn't bend bent brake & clutch levers back to shape. That's asking for trouble and they cost peanuts. If you did want to try it, you would need to heat the metal first.
Renthal are a well-known maker of handlebars. I've used them and they're good but a little pricier than some. Have you tried putting a request in the 'for sale/wanted' section of this forum? Bet someone has some.
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Many thanks - we've replaced the levers with new ones and that was my thought about the bars but thought I'd check it first. Appreciate your advice and I'll stick an advert out. Cheers!

cliverdee · Dec 7, 2021

Shame, and hope no injury… when I dropped my 865 Speedmaster into a ditch a few years back I took it to my dealership who carefully checked the alignment of the handlebars saying if they were even slightly bent it would definitely require replacement… presume you can just replace with bars from Triumph? … I’ve got an SS… excellent bikes … hope get sorted

Geoff Butler · Dec 9, 2021

Personally I would always replace handlebars after a drop in the same way you would replace a helmet after crash impact.

Genuine Triumph bars are expensive but are easier to fit. This is because genuine bars have predrilled holes and ends you won’t get with say Renthal bars.

Example Only: https://www.worldoftriumph.com/collections/100081213-1-2?type=street-scrambler-upto-vin-914447

As always with any forum, this is my opinion based on experience but others might have better answers.