Author Topic: Ebay Bar Risers (Read 6801 times)

oldsmoboat · « **on:** June 09, 2011, 07:40:34 PM »

Bought a set off Ebay. The center insert doesn't even come close to going in. How much can I spread the bar apart?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260763950975&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Daytona_Mike · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:01:08 PM »

What bar? Maybe some pics will help

oldsmoboat · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2011, 08:06:40 PM »

throb · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2011, 03:56:46 AM »

You could always remove some of the metal from the inserts. I have the same ones, but not sure if I bought them from the same seller, but mine dropped right in. Don't forget a dab of thread lock on those little b*%^@%^ set screws that go in the side of the risers.

Dan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2011, 04:44:30 AM »

Bummer, I thought of ordering a set of these but not if there NO GOOD... anyone ELSE have these problems>>??

Dan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2011, 04:45:56 AM »

Gene, would u just grind em down??

Dan

gtr1000 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2011, 11:53:51 AM »

There's no way should you have to mod the blocks.

If they don't fit, send em back and ask for another set or get a refund.

throb · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2011, 06:15:03 PM »

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would u just grind em down??

Depends how much would have to come off them, OP says they are not even close. Close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades where I come from, so it can mean anywhere from .001 to 3 miles depending who you are talking to. If he can take a slight amount off and use them, so be it.

oldsmoboat · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2011, 06:21:55 PM »

Ya, I am going to take a belt sander to them.

gtr1000 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 11, 2011, 09:07:40 AM »

Quote from: oldsmoboat on June 10, 2011, 06:21:55 PM

Ya, I am going to take a belt sander to them.

Why? If they're advertised to fit the C-10 and don't, then they ain't right.

A bit like buying a wrench advertised as 1/2" and being sent a 3/8" one and having to machine it out

connie_rider · « **Reply #10 on:** June 11, 2011, 09:39:40 AM »

I agree. Before you grind, contact the seller......
Something doesn't sound right.
Dumb question, but did you loosen the pinch bolt??

Ride safe, Ted

oldsmoboat · « **Reply #11 on:** June 11, 2011, 03:13:01 PM »

I loosened the pinch bold and drove a screwdriver tip into the opening to spread it out more.
I was whacking it pretty good and got worried about breaking the handlebar.

The reason I am not sending it back is because it's not worth the hassle.

booger · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2011, 07:23:19 AM »

Quote from: throb on June 10, 2011, 06:15:03 PM

Depends how much would have to come off them, OP says they are not even close. Close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades where I come from, so it can mean anywhere from .001 to 3 miles depending who you are talking to. If he can take a slight amount off and use them, so be it.

3 miles would probably be a little too much

connie_rider · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2011, 08:41:34 AM »

On a past purchase I made from Ebay I sent a seller a note with an explanation of a problem.
The seller replaced the bad part and told me he apologized for the problem. Told me not to send the old one back. Was decent about it.
Go ahead and grind, but try sending a note. Couldn't hurt.

Ride safe, Ted

Dan · « **Reply #14 on:** June 14, 2011, 04:06:34 PM »

agreed, which seller, as I do want to get a set....
maybe not from them, send em a note, see what they say, if they back it. ok..

Dan
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Dan · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2011, 09:40:14 AM »

I WANT TO GET A SET,

oops.

And I want to order today..... hose are half the price of most, anyone else have any trouble with these??
Anyone have success?

Thanks

Dan

oldsmoboat · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2011, 12:05:39 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 14, 2011, 04:06:34 PM

agreed, which seller, as I do want to get a set....
maybe not from them, send em a note, see what they say, if they back it. ok..

Dan
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I'll post a link tonight. I can't access Ebay at work.

I did contact the seller as many suggested. He sent out another set that has been partially machined down. I'll try them out tomorrow.

Uded2me · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2011, 12:24:53 PM »

d e a d

deadzed · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2011, 02:50:36 PM »

I have the same set on my '05. No problems. (after re-routing the choke cable.)

oldsmoboat · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2011, 04:19:45 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 14, 2011, 04:06:34 PM

agreed, which seller, as I do want to get a set....
maybe not from them, send em a note, see what they say, if they back it. ok..

Dan
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