mikay1814
10-07-05, 01:53 PM
You kno how bmx handlebars are sometimes kinda long, is it a good idea to cut them to make them shorter or is there a reason they are long. Some times when i try to do a xup they hit me in the thy
BMX - handlebar problem
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sxe fbm rider
10-07-05, 02:44 PM
It's fine to cut them. Put your hands on them and mark where the bar ends.. use either a pipe cutter or a hacksaw to cut off whatever you need to.
mikay1814
10-07-05, 03:32 PM
thanks
Brian
10-08-05, 05:23 PM
Plugs in the ends too, unless you need a core sample.
hypersnazz
10-08-05, 05:29 PM
I've broken pipe cutters on CrMo bars before (they're not designed to cut tempered steel)...a hacksaw is the way to go. And always measure twice and cut once.