I guess the shoulder was sloped more than I thought. I parked the bike and as I was getting ready to take a picture, it slowly tipped over on its right side. I guess I should be thankful that nothing was broken. The handlebar is bent and there are some scratches on the lever and mirror. But other than that, came off relatively unscathed.

So my question to you all. Do you think I can bend the bar back into position? If so, how should I do it? Brute force?

Or time for new bars? And shorter kickstand?

 

I think even if you do get the bar bent back close, it will never be the same...

 

I agree with Brett, time for new bars.

 

Mine tipped over the first time I rode it from home. Stopped and as started to place left foot on ground but my hip was frozen and locked on footboard. Not moving and damage was minimal. Replaced two small items and all was well. My point being, replace the bars now. Make sure you want the same size and git 'er done. If you don't replace 'em you will look at them as you approach your bike and look at 'em every
2 or 3 miles. Do it now and not to worry. Bet you think about the bars at night.

 

Bars or no bars, get a kickstand that will hold that thing up. We don't want to be reading "Need New Bars Again!" posts in a few months.

 

I would make an insurance claim and get it all looked after.

 

That just sucks! I'd say new bars are in order as who knows how much stress was put on tehm from the tip over. I would not want to risk my bars breaking on me rolling down the road. What do you need, I'll get them for you. Are those Burly bars you have?

Drew

 

What mirrors are those? I like em. And are those lights in the middle on the backs?

 

new bars...

 

I have the stock Harley kickstand and I really like it for the fact that it keeps the bike from rolling forward. The problem is my bike is lowered on both ends so it stands more upright than stock and I have to be extra dilligent in making sure that it's leaning sufficiently to the left.

I know that I should get new bars but I don't look forward to wiring them. For the current bars I had my indy do it for a pretty good price - $260.

I did ride 200 miles home with the bent bars. There's no visual signs of stress but I guess it's better to have the peace of mind. Drew, I'll hit you up when I decide what to get.