It seems that every cool aftermarket handlebar out there is for 7/8″ bikes. BMW has a slightly smaller handlebar measured at 22mm diameter.
PURISTS BEWARE (I’ve been criticized for the following procedure before).
All it takes to solve the issue is a Dremel and some grinding bits.
Also, please note that i have already ground down the handlebar mount clamps to fit nicely over the 7/8 bars.
Tools for the job.
There are many many options out there for clubman style handlebars. I am often asked which bars i used for my bike. I think they are Clubmans for a Suzuki but I lost the link to them due to a computer crash years ago. According to the photo mine are called ‘Clearance’ Clubmans and are a 7/8 bar size. I saw this ad on Craigslist a while back and ‘Borrowed’ the person’s photos. I hope this helps those in search for specific clubmans. You’ll have to do some modifications to get the 22mm BMW clamps and controls to fit on the 7/8 bars.
Clubman handle bars , click the photo for a higher resolution version.
Clubman handle bars , click the photo for a higher resolution version.