Author Topic: id year diamondback formula one stamped bars (Read 621 times)

energiza · « **on:** January 24, 2011, 08:18 PM »

Got some chrome stamped diamond back handlebars.got a formula one decal on right side of bars and diamond back stamped on the left if your looking front on.ill get a pic on tommorrow.no good to me

markyp · « **Reply #1 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:31 PM »

werent the formula ones about 84/5?didnt realise they came with a formula 1 decal tho,might have just been added on after $:-\$

energiza · « **Reply #2 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:48 PM »

right up took some pics.not to sure if there been cut down or not as i aint removed grips yet,,there measuring 26"across from bar end to bar end
heres pics

bars

decal

stamp

markyp · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2011, 08:51 PM »

if the formula one decal is original to the bars then 84,no later than 85

energiza · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2011, 09:05 PM »

Cheers fella

really that old.well no good to me.any idea of value.im more into my 90.s bikes.so hav.nt got a clue

sparky · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:36 AM »

The Formula One bars were Koizumi Medium Oversize and released in 1983. The same bars were also used for later Silver Streaks after development suggested they offered improved handling.

You can see the various Koizumi bars here http://www.os-db.net/content.php?363-Handlebars-all

The Formula One decal was added for the 2nd generation released in 1984, prior to that the usual was only the circular 'DB' one.