Da Yammie
Extreme
Put a slight bend in my bars the other day. Wondering what is the easiest and best way to get them atleast close to normal. I was thinking about taking a small torch and heat them up and pry up on them. I'm afraid I may melt something tho. Does the throttle setup come off in two pieces or would I have to slide it off?
Here is what I'm dealing with.
In case I can't fix it enough has anyone ever tried these bars? The top set is the ones I'm looking at.
Here is what I'm dealing with.
In case I can't fix it enough has anyone ever tried these bars? The top set is the ones I'm looking at.
MikeWalters
TY 4 Stroke Master
x2 I am thinking of aftermarket bars next season. I dont really care for the factory bars, plus I am looking for a 2" rise anyway. Lots of bars have a rise built in. Yeah, its gonna be more work, but best overall IMO
Voda2000
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I don't have hooks so I was able to slip a long pipe over mine and pry up with out heat.
Ruggybuggy
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How would you like to bend these bars back?
I wouldn't heat them. You could make them brittle. Grab hold and straighten but your probably in for new ones.
I wouldn't heat them. You could make them brittle. Grab hold and straighten but your probably in for new ones.
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Both the throttle and brake blocks come off in two pieces when you remove the screws. I agree with not heating the bars, and I would suggest removing them from the riser and doing the straightening (carefully) in a vise rather than trying to do it on the machine. I'm not saying it won't work, but my guess is that you'd be more likely to just lift/tip up the corner of the machine than to easily straighten the bar. If the machine is tied or weighted down, then I'd be cautious not to bend the steering tube (that the riser is bolted to). I'd say that the hardest part of removing the bars from the machine will be fishing out the handwarmer cables so you can unplug them. Other than that, it's pretty straightforward. And finally, a new set of bars may be the best option, as long as you don't mind installing the heaters, grips, etc. Good luck!
Da Yammie
Extreme
I wasn't able to bend them back but was able to rotate them forward so its not as bad. Atleast ill get the rest of the season out of them!
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