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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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Putting on some new bars that dont have any knurling. Is there a way to add some myself or an easy DIY technique?
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 07:18 AM
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I put knurles on a set of bars using a 18" channel lock pliers that had nice new sharp teeth. Also have a buddy who did the same buy just clamping it hard in a bench vise that had nice sharp gripping plates.
 
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I put knurles on a set of bars using a 18" channel lock pliers that had nice new sharp teeth. Also have a buddy who did the same buy just clamping it hard in a bench vise that had nice sharp gripping plates.
2 very good ideas. you can also hot them with a hammer and punch. may i ask how tall the bars are? i have 14" nash apes w/ no knurling and they don't budge. you should be fine with smaller bars.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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ah sweet. They are only 7" rise. Biltwell Friscos.
I am not going to worry about it.
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ah sweet. They are only 7" rise. Biltwell Friscos.
I am not going to worry about it.
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"What, me worry?"

Hey, it they end up spinning in the riser clamps, just wrap 2 strips of drywall sanding cloth where they mount in the risers....you will think they are welded.

Hardware store/paint store/Lowes/Home Depot has it. "Drywall sanding cloth", NOT sandpaper! http://www.amazon.com/3M-9094DCNA-Dr.../dp/B00004Z4CO
 
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"What, me worry?"

Hey, it they end up spinning in the riser clamps, just wrap 2 strips of drywall sanding cloth where they mount in the risers....you will think they are welded.

Hardware store/paint store/Lowes/Home Depot has it. "Drywall sanding cloth", NOT sandpaper! http://www.amazon.com/3M-9094DCNA-Dr.../dp/B00004Z4CO
good idea, ive been watching this thread for ideas. i installed licks 10 inch z-bars on my iron and they're pretty solid but i can still move them... could be bad in a quick stop
 
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Been there-done that several times. I've installed tall bars on many scoots including two of my present bikes....The drywall sanding cloth fixed them all cheap and easy.
 
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I didnt have any sanding cloth so i used emery cloth and folded it so the sand hits both sides. worked great.

ps. the reason I did this is because I hit a bad bump in the road wich caused the bars to move. after inserting the cloth I got no movement.
 
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i'm pretty sure the drywall cloth is emory cloth. tighten them down man, they shouldn't move.
 
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thanks for the tips all! They are on and solid, but I am waiting for my turn sig relocators. If i need to take the top clamp off for some re-organizing, i am going to use oinkers idea.
 
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