For those who have made t-bars

Robert Reichley

Robert Reichley

Bronze member
hey for those who have made t-bars:
1) whats the total cost of the tubing buying it on the internet or cheaper if in stores?
2) would it be more cost effective to just use normal steel than 4130 cromo.
thanks.
 
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Mr.H

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You can clamp steel, the majority of scooter bars are made from steel, both standard and oversize. Providing you have a slit for HIC they will clamp fine. 4130 is more expensive as it is far stronger than regular steel. So in the long run 4130 will be more cost effective as it has better durability and will last longer before bending.
 
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Broccoli1

Bronze member
The Low down:
Steel Bars:
4130 Steel
some are Stainless but those are rare since it just isn't as cost effective to use SS

Yer regular Steel tubing will bend or snap rather quickly so unless you are under 6 yrs old don't use regular steel tubing

Cost for the raw material is about the same On Line or from a Local Steel yard BUT the local may not stock it and some places require you purchase the full length 20'. I have several suppliers in the LA Area but only one keeps a decent stock of 4130
Here it is about $100.00 per 20' length of Steer tube and Cross Bar

On Line you do have to pay for the shipping but at least you don't have to buy full lengths and UPS will ship 8' so if you have a friend that wants to go in on it together, it would be cheaper. The Longer the piece you buy the cheaper it gets in the long run.

Simple 3 piece T bars like Rob posted up will be cheaper in the Long run- as you grow or bend a part you can just replace pieces as needed and since there is no Welding, just about anyone can put them together.

Welded T Bars require a welder so you'd have to figger that in to the Total cost. If you can weld then of course it makes it quite affordable but if you have to pay someone locally then that will add $$.

You are looking at roughly $43.00 for Tubing in Standard size bars 24"x24"
( 24" is the length you'll have to purchase since they only sell in foot increments)

Vertx T Bars are $50.00 plus shipping 22"x20" so if you want something taller you'll have to make yer own or find a different vendor.

I don't know all of the sites that have T bars and who has what size :)
 
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