96 kx 250 handlebar issues

[DaBanger]

The old handlebars i had were bent so i bought brand new 1 1/8" renthal bars. After i got them on they are still just a little tweaked, i looked over everything but nothing looks bent.. What could this be?? Maybe the rubber dampeners that hold the bars on are wore out?? Help please

[KDXGarage]

What is your handlebar clamp and upper triple clamp, as stock was 7/8" bars and clamps.

[lethalweapon100]

This happens to me if I crash and the bars get the ground. Usually I make sure the nuts are tight and it takes a few good shots from a hammer to the bar clamps to get them straight again.

[DaBanger]

Bars are brand new oversized 11/8" renthals and new clamps and bolts. I changed them because the old bars were bent. It helped but they are still tweaked just a little bit. Idk what it could be. Forks dont look bent

[DaBanger]

I dont wanna start beating on it.. There has to be a reason its not strait. I DID install them correctly to

[KDXGarage]

Can you loosen it up some and see if it corrects itself?

 

Odd problem.  Keep at it.

[lethalweapon100]

Can you loosen it up some and see if it corrects itself?

Odd problem. Keep at it.

That happened to me once. Had an 04 KX250F in for a few issues (stupid first year four strokes...) and bent bars was one of them. Took out barclamps, examined, reinstalled. Straight as an arrow.

[DaBanger]

Ive reinstalled them 3 times now just to examine them. You can actually see the forks are strait and the bars are crooked just a little bit when its tight. They are only off a hair but it REALLY makes a huge difference. Ill loosen them up in the morning and see what happens.

[KDXGarage]

Are you using the original rubber dampers?  Are they worn or damaged?

[DaBanger]

Yes they are original, they are old and crappy looking but they are still somewhat snug. I looked on kawasakipartshouse.com and they want $4/piece plus $17 shipping. Kinda crazy for them little pieces of rubber.

But that would be the only thing it could be i guess. Just dont wanna pay that much if not needed

[KDXGarage]

I usually shop at ronayers.com for OEM parts, $2.04 each....$8 shipping on $0 - $50 orders.  On orders $89 and up, they have a limited time offer of free shipping using the shipfree13 code shown on their site.

 

I suggest you buy new cones.

[DaBanger]

The dampeners are pretty wore, i got the bolt loosened one turn and it snapped the stud right off on the left side!! What the hell happened??

[DaBanger]

Now i have more problems. These are maybe 3 weeks old with no ride time.. Y would it just snap off... Geeze

[DaBanger]

My problem was the dampeners. The right side were terrible, causing the bars to sag a little on that side. Now i have more problems and there is no return policy for broken parts where i got them. So new cones and a clamp should do 'er..

Thanks guys

[KDXGarage]

WOW!  Sorry to hear that.

[DaBanger]

Bought a $2 bolt and made my own! All good now.

[DaBanger]

Got it all back together, i switched the old cones around and got the bars almost perfectly strait. (New cones are shipping) The bolt i used was a M12 1.75, i just ground the head with a bench grinder until it fit. (Very cheap alternative) threads weren't perfect but very close, just make sure to get a new lock nut with the bolt. If anyone has this problem i hope this will help!