Bar Risers (Allen Screws Loose)

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #1

Well I've been thinking that my bike is a bit lower than some others and it crossed my mind that shotgun had moved his bars more forward due to having a numb finger so though if I do this it would raise them a bit as well plus I've heard a few others mention it as well.

Home from work allen keys out and undone the front allen screws then onto the back. Blow me I could have twisted both the back ones with my finger they were kinda that loose. Not enough to make turning them an efford with the allen key anyway.

Bars now raised a little bit making for a slightly more upright position but I'm glad I checked them now. :thumbup

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

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5A

• Jul 20, 2011

• #2

bay.
the top is a clamp, you will have a gap underneath both sides, once you release one side all the pressure is gone from the other.

when you re-tighten, make sure gaps are roughly equal.

simples :thumbup

 

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #3

Ahhhhh there we are then. I only undone them slightly so should be ok but I'll check the gaps tomorrow.
See I'm not technical when it comes to things like this at all. I can sort of ride a bike but whats happening with it I aint got a clue.

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

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5A

• Jul 20, 2011

• #4

no need to be too critical on the gaps, + - 5micron is fine

 

davidbarr

Joined Jan 2010

850 Posts | 2+

south west uk

• Jul 20, 2011

• #5

thats about a *** paper innit ?

 

garry

Joined Jul 2009

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5A

• Jul 20, 2011

• #6

assuming yer not talking regular green.... way to thick...

 

rico

Joined Jun 2009

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North East Ricoland

• Jul 20, 2011

• #7

Chortle..:lol

 

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180slayer

Joined Feb 2011

894 Posts | 25+

West Lothian

• Jul 20, 2011

• #8

Bay min, why dont you PM old Shovelhead and get him tae send you a set of Ape hangers if you want a mair upright feel

 

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #9

Well by moving them upwards and more forward it gives a more upright positiuon plus more weight over the front anyway so jobs a good un I reckon.
PS Garry + = 5 Microns. Thats a bit amateurish aint it. Mine will be spot on exactly the same

 

STiX

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 3+

Bridgend, S Wales

• Jul 20, 2011

• #10

He's experimenting as last weekend with my Tuoldo & his side by side didn't look same!

Have a look:

Look at the bars & the reservoir angle. Mine have been turned forward a bit.

 

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #11

Right all fettled with and sorted to within 5 microns of a *** paper

 

STiX

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 3+

Bridgend, S Wales

• Jul 20, 2011

• #12

And.....?

 

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #13

not ridden it yet

 

STiX

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 3+

Bridgend, S Wales

• Jul 20, 2011

• #14

I know that! So you've left it turned forward a bit then?

 

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bay_1472

Joined Oct 2010

3K Posts | 2+

Abergavenny

Discussion Starter
• Jul 20, 2011

• #15

yes mate. turned forward bit higher and altered all the controls

 

STiX

Joined Oct 2010

2K Posts | 3+

Bridgend, S Wales

• Jul 20, 2011

• #16

Fair enough. Proof is in the ride :thumbup ..... Or is it the pudding?