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Sep 24, 2010 | 02:10 PM

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CRF

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Originally Posted by midnight2005

an old trick that I use. Go to wal mart or any hardware store and buy a sheet of dry wall sanding screen. (about 30 cents) cut 2 strips about an inch wide and long enough to wrap around the bars once. take the top clamp off and wrap the bars with this where the clamp hits the bars and reinstall the clamp. if no sanding screen is available, you can use emory cloth folded in half.

you could always go really old school..... cut up an aluminum beer can - small stip of aluminum long enough to wrap around the bar than tighten up the clamp; worked like a hot damn in the olden days...... prolly still would.

Sep 24, 2010 | 02:13 PM

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wideglidebob

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thanks for the spelling bee, thats exactly what i meant its a bitch getting old

Sep 24, 2010 | 03:03 PM

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cHarley

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Originally Posted by CRF

+1 - 1" strips from an aluminum can work well and stand up to the elements over time.

Sep 24, 2010 | 05:13 PM

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txfxstrider

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Originally Posted by cHarley

+1 - 1" strips from an aluminum can work well and stand up to the elements over time.

+2

Should be all you need to stay on the road. Been doing the job for years and miles.

Sep 26, 2010 | 12:44 AM

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fxdx-fly-by

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or the easy fix would be get 1/2 in longer bolts so you can really get some threads to tighen it down...

Sep 26, 2010 | 12:51 AM

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GrimmRider

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Shims.

Sep 26, 2010 | 07:58 AM

#17

geezer glide 56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fxdx-fly-by

or the easy fix would be get 1/2 in longer bolts so you can really get some threads to tighen it down...

That is not an option on some risers as they have a blind hole.

Sep 26, 2010 | 02:45 PM

#18

bagman1

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From: Bay Area

Maybe the threads in the holes are stretched and you should consider replacing the risers before you compound your safety issue with beer cans or sanding paper.

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Sep 26, 2010 | 05:12 PM

#19

Nubs13

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Easy fix......

1. New bushings

2. Grip tape... Next time you see a little punk on a skate board ask him where he get's his grip tape at. You can buy a sheet for $8 bucks. Next cut the sheet into a couple of strips and wrap it around the bars, tighten the bars down and your done.

you can also try this.
http://www.twowheelsforever.com/how-..._rotation.html

I use to be that little punk on the skateboard......