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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Sportster handlebars /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1357940179 Message started by njrmahoney on 01/11/13 at 13:36:18 |
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Title: Sportster handlebars Post by njrmahoney on 01/11/13 at 13:36:18 I got some sportster handle bars to replace the stock bars, I like the more standard look of the sportster bars. I need to drill small holes for the control locating pins, but I am having a hell of a time doing it. The bars are already on the bike because i though it would be easy. I started the hole with a small drift making a spot for my drill-bit, but it just spins and spins and wont bite. I was think of grinding off the pin and just putting a strip of thin rubber under the controls so they dont slide around. Any ideas? |
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Title: Re: Sportster handlebars Post by verslagen1 on 01/11/13 at 14:23:20 grind it off, the controls stay put well enough w/out it. |
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Title: Re: Sportster handlebars Post by njrmahoney on 01/11/13 at 14:47:34 Great, I thought of that first, but needed some assurance. I don't know why it is so hard to drill those bars. Chrome is slippery, and the radius doesn't allow for the bit to dig in. Without the pin i will be able to get the controls right where i want them. |
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Title: Re: Sportster handlebars Post by Serowbot on 01/11/13 at 14:52:54 I think you have a dull bit... Mine drilled fine... Got another bit you could try?... :-?... ... another tip.... use the edge of a wood sharp chisel, or something to chip the chrome in the divot you made with the drift... then, the bit will bite... ... (bit bite?)... Hmmm?... :-?... |
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Title: Re: Sportster handlebars Post by strang on 01/11/13 at 16:32:20 I drilled mine but trust Verslagen's advice and now wish I'd save myself hassle and just grinded them ::) Still, they're on and sportster bars rock |
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