Bars feel loose... normal?

beef tits · Aug 5, 2015

My handlebars have play in them. If I push forward, they seem to be flexing where the mounting trees meet the triple clamp. The flex is considerable. 1/2" of play at the grips.

Has anyone else experienced this?

appliance821 · Aug 5, 2015

The short answer I have is no. Find out where that flex is coming from.

nosequeponer · Aug 5, 2015

they do flex a bit, due to the mounting system, forward and backwards

beef tits · Aug 5, 2015

I wonder if it is more for vibration isolation (comfort) or just a ****** design?

charlie · Aug 5, 2015

Mine don't move

Mbalducci1990 · Aug 5, 2015

They move. Your handlebars are rubber mounted to isolate vibrations. If you are here saying your handlebars don't move - then you never looked or noticed.

zibbit u2 · Aug 5, 2015

OP, they're supposed to do that.

beef tits · Aug 6, 2015

Word, thanks!

kuksul08 · Aug 6, 2015

I went to the dealer to look at bikes and noticed a Hyperstrada with crooked bars. Pointed it out to salesman. He just pulled up them and straightened them. Super loose and noodly.

R6chase · Aug 8, 2015

The bars are rubber mounted. Under the triple clamp, are the nuts holding the bars down. Tighten them and the bars will move less loosen them and the bars will move more.

appliance821 · Aug 8, 2015

Mbalducci1990 said:
They move. Your handlebars are rubber mounted to isolate vibrations. If you are here saying your handlebars don't move - then you never looked or noticed.

You're right - I never noticed. I wouldn't call them loose, but they do move a bit at the risers. Live and learn.

Bars feel loose... normal?

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