Bent handlebar - Page 2 - SV650.org

dazbo · 09-09-11, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

yours a curvy? pointy has a location pin on the handlebar.

I had the same issue. Over time I was getting real pain between my shoulders both on and off the bike which I put down to the slight offset of the bars. The locating pin on the pointy does allow you some movement of the handle bar but I am still not sure mine is right so I have bought replacements off e-bay. Have not compared the old with the new yet, still to fit the new ones.

Try adjusting the bar first, you have about 10 degrees angle to play with on the adjustment.

mikerj · 09-09-11, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teejayexc

You can position 'em where you want.

Only if you slide the bars down the forks so the locating pin isn't engaged with the yokes - the whole point of the pin is that you can't position where you like.

If the locating pin is still in it's correct place then something is likely bent in the OPs case.

09-09-11, 08:13 AM

just take off the clipon and check it.

had similar happen to my right side clipon, full lock had my fingers catching the fairing she was that bad.

changed it for one i bought off of here and yes, it was well bent down from normal but only when it was off did i see just how bad it was.

muzikill · 09-09-11, 09:09 AM

Aye, i think the pics prove it. No doubt it's bent. Im getting confused finding a replacement. Some people call it the right side (looking from the front out the bike) and others the left (as if they were sitting on it) !?!

09-09-11, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muzikill

Aye, i think the pics prove it. No doubt it's bent. Im getting confused finding a replacement. Some people call it the right side (looking from the front out the bike) and others the left (as if they were sitting on it) !?!

http://min.ie/0eYC75

Bibio · 09-09-11, 09:20 AM

you always take the left and right side of a bike as you sit on it.

i have a pair of bars sitting in the shed. make me an offer.

muzikill · 09-09-11, 11:52 AM

£23 quid from sv spares for the one... what you want bud?

Id rather replace it as i dont wanna cause a hairline fracture by trying to rebend it. It's too far out.

09-09-11, 08:13 AM	#13
kaimera Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Bent handlebar just take off the clipon and check it. had similar happen to my right side clipon, full lock had my fingers catching the fairing she was that bad. changed it for one i bought off of here and yes, it was well bent down from normal but only when it was off did i see just how bad it was.

09-09-11, 09:09 AM	#14
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Bent handlebar Aye, i think the pics prove it. No doubt it's bent. Im getting confused finding a replacement. Some people call it the right side (looking from the front out the bike) and others the left (as if they were sitting on it) !?! __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

09-09-11, 09:20 AM	#16
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,540	Re: Bent handlebar you always take the left and right side of a bike as you sit on it. i have a pair of bars sitting in the shed. make me an offer.

09-09-11, 11:52 AM	#17
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: Bent handlebar £23 quid from sv spares for the one... what you want bud? Id rather replace it as i dont wanna cause a hairline fracture by trying to rebend it. It's too far out. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed. Last edited by muzikill; 09-09-11 at 11:55 AM.

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