A goal in the partial streamlining is to get the teardrop shape. The widest part of the rear streamlining is at the seat pan just under my bum. The widest part of the front streamlining is the fairing in front of the handlebar ends. The handlebar ends are about ten inches higher than the seat pan.
Ideally, the widest front part of the front streamlining should be at the same height as the widest part of the rear. This clubman bar will place the handlebar ends 3 or four inches lower than they are now. I will rebuild the fairing so the widest section is lower, too. This will make the front and rear wide sections closer to the same height, give the bike a more teardrop like shape, and help aero. This bar is made by Biltwell, an American company. It is very strong and well made.
This year's racing expenses are two rear sprockets, this handlebar, a new helmet, entry fees, and travel to the race and back. All other costs are raw materials. I did not plan this, but the concept of a partially streamlined special construction bike is working out well. Before the recession/depression, when I had money, I bought the riding gear and did the expensive stuff, like alloy rims, the racing engine parts, carbs, etc. Now, when I am low on dollars, I can do the big jobs that take a lot of time and do not cost much, like rebuilding the tin work, building an exhaust, fabricating an intake plenum, etc. I figure I can stretch these low budget tasks out and it will be at least two and maybe three years before I buy anything that is costly.