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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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Not that I'm an expert....actually a noob but a good friend of mine who has been riding for a really long time told me when I did my bars to make sure that I didn't have them so tight that they wouldn't give in an accident. Had a friend that got jacked because of this. Is it wrong?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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Use scrimshaw (drywall sand paper) its like they are welded on. Oh yeah check the riser bolts after every ride they do get loose...
 
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