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Hey everyone,
I am making great progress on my '64 VBB, but I am stuck because I am unable to source a part for my handlebar. The switch & lever perch for a VBB. See attached picture.

If anyone has one in the US that I can purchase I'd be grateful. Ideally, I'd like it to be in good condition since I want this restoration to look amazing.

Thanks in advance.
Swith & Lever Perch for VBB
Swith & Lever Perch for VBB
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Maybe try giving ScooterMercato a call? I found this on their website - more than you need, but may work for you.
https://www.scootermercato.com/VBB-HS-TUBES
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Thanks,
I've spoken with Dave at Scootermercato and he doesn't have any at the moment. I used the picture from his site for my post here.
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Kyle in Texas maybe?
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Who is Kyle?
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That dude in the picture linked. That's Kyle...

http://www.kylesscootershop.com/
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Stollerscoot wrote:
Hey everyone,
I am making great progress on my '64 VBB, but I am stuck because I am unable to source a part for my handlebar. The switch & lever perch for a VBB. See attached picture.

If anyone has one in the US that I can purchase I'd be grateful. Ideally, I'd like it to be in good condition since I want this restoration to look amazing.

Thanks in advance.
Pro Tip: try finding a decent original one.

The aftermarket are pretty rough and you end up doing some grinding to get them to fit; they do work however.
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Thanks Gick

I would always prefer original to the aftermarket crap.
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Good advice on original. It's a part that isn't all that difficult to find.
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Well that's why I posted here. If anyone has one let me know!
Thx
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Definitely reach out to Kyle
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I did and he was going to look in his shop for me.
Thanks for the connection!
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I've been contacted by Manu and Henry from here, but haven't gotten confirmation if I can buy the part
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