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Message started by jrobeson18 on 04/04/16 at 08:29:04

Title: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by jrobeson18 on 04/04/16 at 08:29:04

As some know I went down with the bike and the handlebars don't feel straight. I adjusted the triple tree to assure it was straight as well as the front wheel and fork tubes.
im down to the conclusion that the handlebars are bent. and I would like to bend them back to where they feel more even so I can ride. They arnt off by much maybe and inch and a half. but I have no idea how to bend them back. or if it is possible to do it without fully removing them.

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by verslagen1 on 04/04/16 at 08:44:37

I sure some will say... toss 'em, they're bent and they're compromised.

Yet you're not sure they are.
Take them off and lay them on a table, measure them there.
And put them in a vise to straighten, you'll just bend the riser bolts otherwise.

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by Art Webb on 04/04/16 at 09:07:59

667562637C7177757E21100 wrote:

yes, yes you will
been there done that, got the t shirt
in other words, do it like Versy said

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by chzeckmate on 04/04/16 at 10:10:08

213225243B3630323966570 wrote:

I sure some will say... toss 'em, they're bent and they're compromised.

Saved me a little typing. Bars are cheap and new stuff is cool.

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by jrobeson18 on 04/04/16 at 16:34:23

I was messing around with the risers lossened them a little and noticed it didnt drop down like my dirt bike did. So I pushed up on the "bent" side. And it seems to have fixed the feeling bent problem. I'm still going to get new bars the buckhorns arnt to comfortable to a 5'3" rider.
I'm waiting on Lancer to get back with me on shipping cost. After that they will be in the mail.

I didnt ride the bike after messing with the risers. The tank is off, working on sanding it down from the previous owner not knowing how to spray paint.
And the raptor petcock and brakes came in today.

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by DesertRat on 04/04/16 at 21:42:58

on your way ... cool to do your own wrenching, isn't it? 8-)

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by jrobeson18 on 04/05/16 at 05:20:28

5A7B6D7B6C6A4C7F6A1E0 wrote:

on your way ... cool to do your own wrenching, isn't it? 8-)

Yeah, working on the bike kinda scares me. I think its going to fall. But its helping me learn the differences between cars and bikes. And I'm in love with the simplicity of a bike.

Been wrenching on the ol' jeep since I got it.

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by Boofer on 04/06/16 at 00:21:06

jrob, don't know if you meant "fall" or "fail", but I do have this advice to all on this forum. ALWAYS leave your bike in gear when parked. It takes very little forward motion to snap that kickstand up. And it's really sad to skin up a motorcycle when you're not even on it. :-[

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by Struch on 04/06/16 at 05:50:58

Hi man you need to check out this page on risers it my help you out
http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1306027682
:)

Title: Re: Handlebars and triple tree
Post by jrobeson18 on 04/06/16 at 14:52:32

[quote author=0A27272E2D3A480 link=1459783744/0#7 date=1459927266]jrob, don't know if you meant "fall" or "fail", but I do have this advice to all on this forum. ALWAYS leave your bike in gear when parked. It takes very little forward motion to snap that kickstand up. And it's really sad to skin up a motorcycle when you're not even on it. :-[/quote]

Yeah, you ain't kidding. Its in the garage on cinder blocks now. Got the new tire mounted and brakes done. Now to finish sanding the gas tank and have it painted. And then hopefully the verslavy tensioner will be available