Bent bars question? Help please.

[frankrizzo]

I crashed on Friday and the bike (04 crf250R) flipped forward a time or two. All seems OK but the lower clamps (2) for the handlebars is held to the top tripleclamp with 2 heavy bolts and a rubber washer for each mount. Clearly the bolts have bent on both sides. My bars are leaning towards the seat at different angles. The top clamps are OK. What is the lower clamp bolt for the handlebars called? Do I need new something new to replace them. I am thankful for any guidance. Thanks to all.

[smf919]

take the handlebars off. then completely remove those clamps that hold the bars. put them back in and it should be fine. mine do that a lot. its because they are rubber mounted so they are really soft and move a bit.

[frankrizzo]

Thanks for the response. I will try that.

[Throttlejockey]

If the bolt is bent you will have to buy the whole mount, the bolts aren't replaceable.

[rick413]

Be sure to check that youe fork legs are running through the clapms straight. If you need to adjust them after loosening the clapms re tourqe them to specs "use a tourqe wrnech"

[frankrizzo]

Good point. Thanks