Straightening Clip on handlebars

[Rikard]

Hey all. Had a bit of an unfortunate accident the other week and ended up low siding after hitting some gravel. After replacing a few bits and bobs the bike is good to go apart from the fact that the handlebars are a little bent. Usually I would find a solid wall or lamppost and just force them back in to place but seeing as they are clip on bars I'm not sure if that's the best idea.

Does anyone have any advice as to whether or not I should just push them back in to place and if not, how best to go about straightening them?

[Laava]

Sounds to me like you should take it to a shop to fix.

[mossy1200]

We need photos.
Assume this is a new rc390?

[Rikard]

Thats the bike :). Happy to put up pics but I dont think they would tell you very much as the bars are 'just' out. I laid it down on the left side and the bike is turning right when the bars are straight. Based on that Im assuming that the left clip (half bar or whatever you call it) has bent backwards under impact.

[mossy1200]

Thats the bike :). Happy to put up pics but I dont think they would tell you very much as the bars are 'just' out. I laid it down on the left side and the bike is turning right when the bars are straight. Based on that Im assuming that the left clip (half bar or whatever you call it) has bent backwards under impact.

Or a fork bent or they twisted in the triple clamps.
Photos
And you should get someone who knows to check.

[Rikard]

Thats the bike :). Happy to put up pics but I dont think they would tell you very much as the bars are 'just' out. I laid it down on the left side and the bike is turning right when the bars are straight. Based on that Im assuming that the left clip (half bar or whatever you call it) has bent backwards under impact.

Here is a pic of what RC390 bars look like

[Rikard]

Or a fork bent or they twisted in the triple clamps.
Photos
And you should get someone who knows to check.

Ok so you reckon just take it in to a shop? Probably not a bad idea. I'd love to fix it myself, but yeah would rather not do anymore damage :).

[mossy1200]

Here is a pic of what RC390 bars look like

Idd be starting with loosening of all the fork to triple clamps and aligning them first with the bike front end jacked of the ground. Hard to tell if the clipon itself is bent. looks like the triples have twisted in the clamps though.

[Rikard]

Idd be starting with loosening of all the fork to triple clamps and aligning them first with the bike front end jacked of the ground. Hard to tell if the clipon itself is bent. looks like the triples have twisted in the clamps though.

Awesome Mossy thanks for that mate I'll give that a go tomorrow. Is it common for the forks to twist/would you loosen from the middle clamp or top first or does that not matter?

[mossy1200]

Awesome Mossy thanks for that mate I'll give that a go tomorrow. Is it common for the forks to twist/would you loosen from the middle clamp or top first or does that not matter?

Best would be take the wheel off. Loosen all clamps off take forks out then refit and do up clamps then refit wheel. Let bike back onto ground with wheel on but not done up tight. Let back onto ground and compress shocks a few times then do up axel nut and axel clamps. Owners manual may have wheel removal instructions.

[nzspokes]

Idd be starting with loosening of all the fork to triple clamps and aligning them first with the bike front end jacked of the ground. Hard to tell if the clipon itself is bent. looks like the triples have twisted in the clamps though.

This.

Bars looked straight when I saw them. I doubt the slide was enough to bend the forks, it didnt hit anything.

[Katman]

This.

Bars looked straight when I saw them. I doubt the slide was enough to bend the forks, it didnt hit anything.

How was the sidestand?

[Grubber]

Idd be starting with loosening of all the fork to triple clamps and aligning them first with the bike front end jacked of the ground. Hard to tell if the clipon itself is bent. looks like the triples have twisted in the clamps though.

I agree. Looks like forks have twisted in the clamps. Loosen off and re align then retighten. All good.
It's very simple to do!
The clipon looks fine to be honest.

[Katman]

I agree. Looks like forks have twisted in the clamps.

The clipon looks fine to be honest.


Could you tell all that just from the photo the OP put up a few posts back?

[Drew]

Could you tell all that just from the photo the OP put up a few posts back?

I thought that picture was of a bike that hadn't been down the road. Bar ends look mint along with the mirrors.

[imdying]

Bars go into the top triple? I wonder if that weakens the top triple if the bike takes a tumble?

Points for anyone that can make that a haiku.

[Drew]

Bars go into the top triple? I wonder if that weakens the top triple if the bike takes a tumble?

Points for anyone that can make that a haiku.

Would expect the crafty engineers to have designed a snap of grove in the bar for that reason. Even my old RF has one of those.

[Mike.Gayner]

So someone asks OP for a picture of his bars, OP posts a stock photo of a new bike (because OP is apparently not the sharpest tool in the box) and everyone starts commenting on the (obviously watermarked) stock photo making comments that the forks look tweaked etc.

This thread is full of stupid.

[Kickaha]

This thread is full of stupid.
It didn't get any better when you arrived

[pritch]

This thread is full of stupid.

Don't always agree with Mr Gaynor but this time he's on it.

The OP doesn't seem to have extensive mechanical expertise, he should get someone who knows what they are doing to look at the bike. Different I know, but when the aluminum bars on my Ducati got bent I replaced them. Handlebars are actually quite important. :whistle:

[TheDemonLord]

Bars go into the top triple? I wonder if that weakens the top triple if the bike takes a tumble?

Points for anyone that can make that a haiku.

My Motorcycle Bars,
Oh Dear, a lowside!
Triple is weak

[Rikard]

Here is a pic of what RC390 bars look like

I thought that was pretty obvious :) but thanks for the info.


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[Rikard]

So someone asks OP for a picture of his bars, OP posts a stock photo of a new bike (because OP is apparently not the sharpest tool in the box) and everyone starts commenting on the (obviously watermarked) stock photo making comments that the forks look tweaked etc.

This thread is full of stupid.

Thanks for your input Mr Gayner, obviously a person with an intelligence such as yours is wasted on this thread.


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[pritch]

Bloody bent clip-on
Tried to do it on the cheap
Damned hospital food
:doctor:

[Grubber]

Could you tell all that just from the photo the OP put up a few posts back?

Assuming wheel was straight, yes.
What, you couldn't???? No surprises there.
And yes it is a photo of another bike so we have been informed, so yes the bars will look good aye! Slight kink in the bars would indicate now that it was sitting with wheel facing slightly to the left.
Are we all good now or do you need more explanations as you sometimes seem to need?:niceone:

[Katman]

Thanks for pointing out how stupid I was.

You're welcome.

[Drew]

Assuming wheel was straight, yes.
What, you couldn't???? No surprises there.
And yes it is a photo of another bike so we have been informed, so yes the bars will look good aye! Slight kink in the bars would indicate now that it was sitting with wheel facing slightly to the left.
Are we all good now or do you need more explanations as you sometimes seem to need?:niceone:

I'm all for everyone slagging each other off, but this post makes no sense at all.

[AllanB]

Get some apes for it. At least next time you fall off you know when they are bent.

[bogan]

I'm all for everyone slagging each other off, but this post makes no sense at all.

Ditto, I'm confused as to why you would need to see the front wheel at all to know if the bars are bent.

From the picture that was posted, it looks like the OP should be able to pull the bar out of the triple. Leave the grip on, but take of the switch cluster, put a straight edge along that section and he'll be able to eyeball any bend in it.

[mossy1200]

Im going to stay out of this I asked for a picture of the bike not some other bike. Didn't even occur to me to study the script with the photo.

[Rikard]

Guys I think we broke the thread. All I was after was a bit of advice. Thanks to those who helped.


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[mossy1200]

Guys I think we broke the thread. All I was after was a bit of advice. Thanks to those who helped.


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You cant leave yet. We haven't adjusted your chain or changed the oil.

[Grubber]

I'm all for everyone slagging each other off, but this post makes no sense at all.

Seems I need to explain. It takes a long winded statement for Kat nip to get anything. Please don't tell me I need to do the same sarcastic response for you!

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[bogan]

Seems I need to explain. It takes a long winded statement for Kat nip to get anything. Please don't tell me I need to do the same sarcastic response for you!

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T'was you who took a few pages to figure out that pic wasn't of the bike in question, nor were the bars that you could tell were bent from the pic, even bent at all.

This one is scored decidedly in favor of that katmans.

[Grubber]

T'was you who took a few pages to figure out that pic wasn't of the bike in question, nor were the bars that you could tell were bent from the pic, even bent at all.

This one is scored decidedly in favor of that katmans.

Whatever. How would you know how long it took? Another psychic KBer by the sounds of it.

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[bogan]

Whatever. How would you know how long it took? Another psychic KBer by the sounds of it.

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That'd be the time between posts m'dear.

[Rikard]

You cant leave yet. We haven't adjusted your chain or changed the oil.

Well can anyone give me advice on tuning my carb? Having a bit of difficulty finding it.

Here is a picture of a carb...

[Laava]

Well can anyone give me advice on tuning my carb? Having a bit of difficulty finding it.

Here is a picture of a carb...

Ah, I see your problem. Normally there would be an engine thingy bolted to the studs at the top there. Just get one and bolt it on. Should be good to go!

[Laava]

There was a young man on KB
Whose bars got twisted you see
He asked for advise
From the smart and the wise
But got shat on from everybody!


Oh...sorry, that's not a haiku

[Grubber]

That'd be the time between posts m'dear.

So tell me then, was it just after i posted one post or just before i posted the next?????
Looking forward to the answer MY DEAR! You a bit gay by any chance?

[Drew]

Seems I need to explain. It takes a long winded statement for Kat nip to get anything. Please don't tell me I need to do the same sarcastic response for you!

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Not so. I used to think the same, till he repeatedly made me look as foolish as you do now. Concede, because you got it wrong. There's no shame in admitting one's mistakes.

[bogan]

So tell me then, was it just after i posted one post or just before i posted the next?????
Looking forward to the answer MY DEAR! You a bit gay by any chance?

Some time between I'd imagine... Has the penny dropped about wheel direction yet?

Every bit apart from my sexual orientation, m'dear.

[Grubber]

Some time between I'd imagine... Has the penny dropped about wheel direction yet?

Every bit apart from my sexual orientation, m'dear.

"i'd imagine" in other words you have no fuckin idea!
I know what direction yours is heading, does that help??

[bogan]

Bars twisting through clipons
Bent wheels
Pics posting to morons
Refridgerator

Now that is how to haiku

[bogan]

"i'd imagine" in other words you have no fuckin idea!
I know what direction yours is heading, does that help??

Simple interpolation m'dear, state change must be between observations of different states.

Same as the handlebars I'd expect :killingme

[BuzzardNZ]

Well can anyone give me advice on tuning my carb? Having a bit of difficulty finding it.

Here is a picture of a carb...

Looks a bit bent to me :devil2:

[Grubber]

Not so. I used to think the same, till he repeatedly made me look as foolish as you do now. Concede, because you got it wrong. There's no shame in admitting one's mistakes.

And what exactly did i get wrong.....waits eagerly for reply...
Oh Shit. No he doesn't wait at all, cause he doesn't really give a toss!:yawn:

[bogan]

And what exactly did i get wrong.....waits eagerly for reply...
Oh Shit. No he doesn't wait at all, cause he doesn't really give a toss!:yawn:

That'd be the bit where you looked a set of straight bars and called em bent, m'dear.

Surprised that needs pointing out to you, too much trucker-speed this morning?

[pritch]

Bars twisting through clipons
Bent wheels
Pics posting to morons
Refridgerator

Now that is how to haiku

That must be a new way? I like it.:)




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[Rikard]

Looks a bit bent to me :devil2:

Hahaha


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[Grubber]

That'd be the bit where you looked a set of straight bars and called em bent, m'dear.

Surprised that needs pointing out to you, too much trucker-speed this morning?

Your fuckin hilarious Ya poof.
Trucker speed???

Your eyes could be slightly warped,(maybe the trucker speed aye) have a good close look at the photo. Steering is slightly favouring the left dick or are you still a bit high.
Who cares if it's a new one, no one says it will be sitting straight. Or can you guarantee it is with your stealthy sight? Seems it is just a tad blurred at the moment!

[TheDemonLord]

The Haikus made
Great KB Poetry
Must give Rep

[Katman]

Your fuckin hilarious Ya poof.
Trucker speed???

Your eyes could be slightly warped,(maybe the trucker speed aye) have a good close look at the photo. Steering is slightly favouring the left dick or are you still a bit high.
Who cares if it's a new one, no one says it will be sitting straight. Or can you guarantee it is with your stealthy sight? Seems it is just a tad blurred at the moment!

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[bogan]

Your fuckin hilarious Ya poof.
Trucker speed???

Your eyes could be slightly warped,(maybe the trucker speed aye) have a good close look at the photo. Steering is slightly favouring the left dick or are you still a bit high.
Who cares if it's a new one, no one says it will be sitting straight. Or can you guarantee it is with your stealthy sight? Seems it is just a tad blurred at the moment!

You'r talking a lot about bent things and poofs/gays etc, have you something you need to tell us or get off your chest, m'dear?

Is that not what Ephidrine tabs are often called?

No shit steering is pointing to the left, but you can see that is because the whole top yoke assembly is too (have a close look) so if the wheel were straight, it'd be the forks that were bent or twisted in the triple clamps. Might be why some smart cookies were suggesting loosening and re-tightening all those things as a first check.

Sitting straight? I said nothing of the sort, you just assumed it was; which led to your erroneous (even in the context of straight sitting) conclusion that the bars were bent. What I've alluded to at the very least, is that it is not sitting straight, which is why the unbent bars on it are turned slightly to the left.

[Grubber]

To sum it up, your a dick. I didn't say the bars were bent at all. See that was a very short sentence. Think it may be you who is bent m ' dear. Sure your not gay Bogus?

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[bogan]

To sum it up, your a dick. I didn't say the bars were bent at all. See that was a very short sentence. Think it may be you who is bent m ' dear. Sure your not gay Bogus?

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Sure sure, you keep telling yourself that m'dear. What is with all this gay torque? Do you think it matters if one is or isn't?