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Message started by blacksheep23 on 07/31/08 at 17:32:07

Title: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by blacksheep23 on 07/31/08 at 17:32:07

Can anyone that have change their handlebar write instructions on how to change one.Step by step including pics.I just got the handlebar and I want to make sure I do it right!

Help pls.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by Brad_THMP3R on 07/31/08 at 19:12:16

Dude, it's really straight forward.
1. pop off the end caps
2. unbolt the clutch and brake perch
3. unscrew the switch boxes
4. unbolt the risers and remove everything.
5. put it all on in reverse order (watch out for the locater pins in the switch boxes. you can drill em off of file them. or just drill your new bars.)
6. mount the bike and grin ;D it will feel like a different bike completely

Good luck
I did mine in about 30 min and it was my first time. I used a drill bit slightly larger than the locater pins and held firm and just drilled them off.
RSD

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by strangeling on 07/31/08 at 20:38:20

Isn't there a copy of the Clymers manual floating around on this site somewhere ? Because that will help you out a lot Blacksheep.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by verslagen1 on 07/31/08 at 20:41:02

righty tighty, lefty loosey

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by blacksheep23 on 08/01/08 at 09:38:19

thanks guys.I'll try and do it this wkend and take some pics.!

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by Demin on 08/01/08 at 11:29:12

Put rags over your gas tank,and frontend.So you don't nick/scratch anything. Just in case,ask me how I know. ;)

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by savagejoe on 08/02/08 at 00:08:03

I just put new bars on mine thursday and it was really easy. first time to. it took about 20 mins.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by aebooze on 08/02/08 at 08:38:15

I've been thinking about changing mine out. I've got an 82 virago that I'm parting out. I want to steal those bars for my s40.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by rigidchop on 08/02/08 at 08:42:27

didn't virago's have 7/8 inch bars? if so you better keep looking, savages are 1 inch.

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by Demin on 08/02/08 at 10:03:22

rigidchop,you are right.The Virago bars won't work on the Savage.
7/8" 1"

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by aebooze on 08/02/08 at 10:44:43

darn. well, good to know before try and take stuff apart. thanks

Title: Re: Changing handlebar instructions
Post by 1st2know on 08/02/08 at 11:40:28

For removing the left grip, dip a long, skinny screwdirver in to some isopropyl alchohol and stick it in between the grip and bar. Do this about three times - the alchohol will act as a lubricant, and evaporate in a few minutes after you remove the grip.

Using soap will also lubricate it, but it leaves a residue and may cause the grip to slip forever(and ever).

When putting the bar back on, and zipping the wiring to the bar, test to make sure you can turn the bar freely in both directions. You dont want the wiring to stop the fork while you're slowly turning a corner - it's very embarising to lay it down high side at 4 mph. Especially the part where people come running over to ask "R U OK?" and I'm swearing at a zip tight. :-[