How to Make Salvage Bikes Handlebars.

Find a pair of salvage bikes handlebars that will be suitable for modifying. You will need to look for handlebars that are extremely wide, with extra length that can be bent into shape.

Many older '70s cruiser salvage bikes made by Schwinn or of similar style have suitable handlebars. Remove handlebar grips or brake levers, a bell or anything else that is attached to the handlebars. Don't lose any screws or pieces that will be needed to reattach anything you want to put back on.

Use the pipe bender to bend the salvage bikes handlebars upwards leaving flat space in between that can be reconnected to the bike. You can be creative with the shape of the salvage bikes handlebars, leaving them wider or bring them in closer together allowing for them to be higher.

Sand the salvage bikes handlebars with sandpaper so they can be refinished. Older salvage bikes handlebars could have rust spots or areas where the finish has worn away and can deteriorate over time.

Repaint your salvage bikes handlebars however you wish. A nice chrome finish is often used on chopper style bikes, but be creative and use a finish that fits the rest of your bike. Allow substantial time for the bike to dry.

Attach the handlebars to your salvage bikes frame, if your bike frame does not already have the correct housing you may be able to salvage it from the bike you took your handlebars from.

Reattach all salvage bikes handlebar grips, brake levers and anything else you will be using on your salvage bikes, (bells, lights, etc.) and ride off in style.

How to Do Stunts on a Salvage Bikes.

Wear your protective gear. Anytime you are performing a stunt on a salvage bikes, safety should always come first.

Wear protective clothing and protective pads to prevent injury.

Most importantly, wear a helmet to prevent any damage that can be caused from stunting.

• Reach full speed. For almost every stunt that can be performed on a salvage bikes, speed is imperative to do the trick.
  
• Practice riding your salvage bikes at full speed until you have gotten the feel for the speeds in which you will need to do stunts.
• Set a ramp up about 100 to 200 feet ahead of you. Finding a makeshift ramp in the dirt is something you will need for your trick.
  
• Most salvage bikes stunts require a ramp, so ride on one until you get used to it.
• Pull your handlebars up for a back flip. If you want to do a front flip, you have to push your handlebars forward.
• Control your handlebars. Practice being in control of your handlebars until you have that down.

Most stunts on dirt bikes require you to know exactly how much pull or push to give your handlebars at any given time.

• You will want to practice the forward and backward flips on a soft surface if possible until you get it down.
• Bend your knees. When landing any of the stunts, bend your knees before your salvage bikes hits the ground. This will help you to absorb the impact and prevent injuries.
• Practice. Even professionals struggle to learn stunts the first time. Once you feel comfortable performing the stunt, keep practicing until you have perfected it.