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The Menace · 05-15-2008

Are the bars actually bent, or are they twisted in the forks?

If they are just twisted in the forks, loosen the triple clamps, and just turn the bars until straight. Tighten them back up.

If the bars are actually bent after an easy spill, I would invest in a quality set of handlebars. A cheap replacement set will run you $40, and high quality Pro-Tapers or Renthals about $100. Well worth it in the long run. I prefer oversized Pro-Tapers, but you have to either replace the mounts or the top triple clamp to use them.

I never have trusted bars that have been bent and restraightened. The metal becomes fatigued.

Dennis

05-15-2008	#4 (permalink)
The Menace Turtle Wax Taster BTK Intermediate Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Scott Depot, WV Posts: 156	Are the bars actually bent, or are they twisted in the forks? If they are just twisted in the forks, loosen the triple clamps, and just turn the bars until straight. Tighten them back up. If the bars are actually bent after an easy spill, I would invest in a quality set of handlebars. A cheap replacement set will run you $40, and high quality Pro-Tapers or Renthals about $100. Well worth it in the long run. I prefer oversized Pro-Tapers, but you have to either replace the mounts or the top triple clamp to use them. I never have trusted bars that have been bent and restraightened. The metal becomes fatigued. Dennis __________________ 2007 V2K Classic LT Phat risers, Bakup rest, Kawi engine guards, Kuryakyn highway pegs, Kawi rack