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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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Im at a junction on the road and really having a difficult time trying to figure out which way to go.. I have replaced the front end which has 5* rake and new bars Carlini 9" 1.5 super sweeps, I like the look however with the front end raked my speedo on the tank doesnt fit.. Now, change out bars (grrr), new tank or move the speedo guage... This has been one heck of a learning experience... Let me know what would be easier and if I do move the speedo how would I cover up the top part of the tank, if anyone knows of after market peice or would this be custom???? Still need to change out bearing on front wheel, awaiting for caliper.. I have ordered a 21 and new rear wheel however they are on back order and AZ bike week is 9 days...yikes









 
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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i would think the easiest and probably fastest way is to just get a new set of bars.
 
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wut size is your front axel
 
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Maybe a spacer between the bars and the trees, depending how much clearance needed.
 
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You can get spacers that'll raise your bars, or you can make them. Stainless steal shaft stock the same size as your bars with a hole drilled through and some longer bolts. Then use your own creativeness from there, maybe have the spacers oversized and turned and shaped instead of plane ol' round. Then S/S will polish to a mirror finish. Carfull that your cables will reach the extra few inches.
 
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Originally Posted by Wallie
Maybe a spacer between the bars and the trees, depending how much clearance needed.


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You can get spacers that'll raise your bars, or you can make them. Stainless steal shaft stock the same size as your bars with a hole drilled through and some longer bolts. Then use your own creativeness from there, maybe have the spacers oversized and turned and shaped instead of plane ol' round. Then S/S will polish to a mirror finish. Carfull that your cables will reach the extra few inches.
Both of you are right on! dam have to unsnap all of those wiring harness, but this is the most logical route.. I stared at it and other then going extreme thoughts the simple solutions eluded me.. Thanks To you and wallie
 
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wut size is your front axel
The front axle for the new front end is 3/4 the original is a 25mm...
 
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Originally Posted by Alain
i would think the easiest and probably fastest way is to just get a new set of bars.
Alain,

man if you knew what pain in the behind wiring a set of carlini bars was, I think changing out the bars would have been my last solution, however still a solution.. How is your project coming along?
 
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that 1 dude dmp gat a duece speedo on there(on his rock),not sure it would/wouldn't fit
glad to see someone else has there ride ripped apart
i'd get different bars 9 days away eh? look into rental bike
im stuck w/ mc gevering my current bars as they didn't weld the 1"
piece correctly too short arrgh good luck joe
rake looks really good
 
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I added this part to give my bars more heighth...they say one inch on this pic but i put 1.5" risers on mine and they worked great...that should give you the clearance you need...don't need to get rid of your bars...these go between the tree and the bottom of your bars...I have also added pic of my bike with the risers on my carlini's
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