Bars are uneven?

Proteus · May 6th, 2015, 09:46 AM

I noticed today that my bars are uneven - at full lock right the bar-end is about 1" from the tank, but at full lock left it's almost touching. My bike has been down on its left side.

Everything seems to be working fine, and it goes straight if I take my hands off while decelerating. Is this something I need to worry about?

csmith12 · May 6th, 2015, 09:53 AM

Not really, it's more visual than anything. Although some riders are very sensitive and hate the feel of uneven bars. You can take off the bar and try to straighten it or get a new one.

Or the forks could be tweaked just a tad too, loosen the triple bolts and see if you can shake them back straight. There is a how to floating around somewhere.

Proteus · May 6th, 2015, 09:59 AM

Thanks, I can only tell by looking, it doesn't feel uneven at all. I think I'll leave it alone for now until I have to take some things apart for another reason.

Ghostt · May 6th, 2015, 10:04 AM

Are you the original owner? Has the bike been dropped? I'm guessing one of the bars is bent from a drop.

Fairly common problem, but it requires replacing the bar.
part # 39058 or 39058A

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...BAR/parts.html

I would suggest a PM to @PartsNinja

Proteus · May 6th, 2015, 10:07 AM

It has been dropped on that side. I'm planning on eventually turning it into a track bike so I might hold off and just replace my bars with clip ons.

Ghostt · May 6th, 2015, 10:22 AM

There you have it, odds are it's slightly bent, if you have access to a tourch, you could remove the assembly and heat it up, and straighten it yourself.

SIDENOTE: the bolts that attach the bar weights, and attach to the top of the triple tree have the dreaded red loc-tite, apply heat to remove these.

Proteus · May 6th, 2015, 11:20 AM

The strongest torch I have access to is for lighting cigars. It is, however, fantastic for that purpose.

csmith12 · May 6th, 2015, 11:37 AM

A small propane torch is more than enough to do the job. 11-12 bucks at the local wal-mart or hardware store. Commonly used to sweat piping together or other small jobs. I mostly use mine for cooking and hard to loosen bolts.

I should give myself and achievement for that one. "From the Garage to the Kitchen". hahahaha

Oh!, it will lite your stogies too.

Proteus · May 6th, 2015, 12:41 PM

I actually have one of those as well in the kitchen...

Don't want that propane smell all over my fine hand-rolled sticks though.

Ghostt · May 6th, 2015, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

A small propane torch is more than enough to do the job. 11-12 bucks at the local wal-mart or hardware store. Commonly used to sweat piping together or other small jobs. I mostly use mine for cooking and hard to loosen bolts.

I should give myself and achievement for that one. "From the Garage to the Kitchen". hahahaha

Oh!, it will lite your stogies too.

Good call, that will do it as well, just takes longer, but you don't need to heat the bar up too much, just enough to straighten it.

Unfortunately the NewGen is a one piece set up, unlike the PreGen which the bar and riser is separate. In some cases people have machined the bar insert from solid round bar, old front wheel drive axles are the preferred choice for this.

DmbShn41 · May 10th, 2015, 09:04 AM

PM sent to OP

cbinker · May 10th, 2015, 10:10 AM

check the tabs on the triple to see if one is broke off or bent.

May 6th, 2015, 09:46 AM	#1
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	Bars are uneven? I noticed today that my bars are uneven - at full lock right the bar-end is about 1" from the tank, but at full lock left it's almost touching. My bike has been down on its left side. Everything seems to be working fine, and it goes straight if I take my hands off while decelerating. Is this something I need to worry about? __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 6th, 2015, 09:53 AM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Not really, it's more visual than anything. Although some riders are very sensitive and hate the feel of uneven bars. You can take off the bar and try to straighten it or get a new one. Or the forks could be tweaked just a tad too, loosen the triple bolts and see if you can shake them back straight. There is a how to floating around somewhere. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 6th, 2015, 09:59 AM	#3
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	Thanks, I can only tell by looking, it doesn't feel uneven at all. I think I'll leave it alone for now until I have to take some things apart for another reason. __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 6th, 2015, 10:04 AM	#4
Ghostt in your machine Name: Scott Location: Summer Shade, Ky. Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 98 Ninja 250/F12 aka ZX-2R "SERENITY", 91 Ninja 500/A5 aka ZX-5R "Phoenix", 84 Honda GL1200A "SIREN" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 25 MOTM - Jun '17, May '16, Mar '15	Are you the original owner? Has the bike been dropped? I'm guessing one of the bars is bent from a drop. Fairly common problem, but it requires replacing the bar. part # 39058 or 39058A http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...BAR/parts.html I would suggest a PM to @PartsNinja __________________________________________________ *violente et ignorantia* ZX-2R BLOG *Twitter and Instagram = Ghostt_Scott* *I'm not here to change your mind, just to inform.*

May 6th, 2015, 10:07 AM	#5
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	It has been dropped on that side. I'm planning on eventually turning it into a track bike so I might hold off and just replace my bars with clip ons. __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 6th, 2015, 11:20 AM	#7
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	The strongest torch I have access to is for lighting cigars. It is, however, fantastic for that purpose. __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 6th, 2015, 11:37 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	A small propane torch is more than enough to do the job. 11-12 bucks at the local wal-mart or hardware store. Commonly used to sweat piping together or other small jobs. I mostly use mine for cooking and hard to loosen bolts. I should give myself and achievement for that one. "From the Garage to the Kitchen". hahahaha Oh!, it will lite your stogies too. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 6th, 2015, 12:41 PM	#9
Proteus Daily Ninjette Rider Name: Steve Location: Hollywood, FL Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2015 Vespa GTS 300 IE Super, 1989 Honda Elite 80 (SOLD) Posts: 402	I actually have one of those as well in the kitchen... Don't want that propane smell all over my fine hand-rolled sticks though. __________________________________________________ Check out my music at http://www.proteusmusic.com

May 10th, 2015, 09:04 AM	#11
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	PM sent to OP __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

May 10th, 2015, 10:10 AM	#12
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, 21 MV F3 800, Kawasaki 400 build Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	check the tabs on the triple to see if one is broke off or bent. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA www.apexassassins.com

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