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My two handlebar top clamps do not have even gaps at the back. The left one has a .022" gap and the right one has a .046" gap. I have loosened and retorqued both clamps ensuring the fronts are touching and all the gap is at the back. Is it normal for the gaps to vary so much? I have asked my dealer and they have no clue. Honda was contacted and their local rep refuses to answer if it is good or not. I find the gap variance really distracting. I would just like to know what others have seen.
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change them over and see if the gaps are still different , could be that the caps are slightly different in the machining ; check them carefully.
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(07-28-2017, 03:51 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: change them over and see if the gaps are still different , could be that the caps are slightly different in the machining ; check them carefully.
Suspecting that the large gap clamp was incorrect, I bought a second cap for the right side. This resulted in a gap that was the same or a bit larger. Unfortunately, the problem most likely lies in the bottom saddle or the bar diameter. On a side note, the two bar dimples by the clamps are in different positions. The right dimple, when lined up with the right clamp gap, positions the left dimple higher than the left clamp gap. I wonder if the bar is bent improperly or the dimples were struck incorrectly.
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Properly torqued with a torque wrench, mine is:
Left: .015
Right: .029
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(07-28-2017, 07:12 AM)Lord Popgun_imp Wrote: Properly torqued with a torque wrench, mine is:
Left: .015
Right: .029
Although, I wish my values were closer to yours, that was extremely helpful. Thanks Popgun! So double is ot unusual. This web site is great!
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(07-28-2017, 03:43 AM)Aka Tsubasa_imp Wrote: My two handlebar top clamps do not have even gaps at the back. The left one has a .022" gap and the right one has a .046" gap. I have loosened and retorqued both clamps ensuring the fronts are touching and all the gap is at the back. Is it normal for the gaps to vary so much? I have asked my dealer and they have no clue. Honda was contacted and their local rep refuses to answer if it is good or not. I find the gap variance really distracting. I would just like to know what others have seen.
Why are you concerned with a .024" difference? There are manufacturing tolerances for four separate items here - the lower bar mount, the handlebars, and the two clamps. Plus, the method that the bolts are tightened will affect the gap also. As long as the bars are tight and you have a gap then you have nothing to worry about.
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Yea- are the bars moving? No? Chillax.
Go grab a beer.
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(07-28-2017, 10:43 AM)PowerDubs_imp Wrote: Yea- are the bars moving? No? Chillax.
Go grab a beer.
Lol. Nice.
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I have never even looked at mine in 4 years. Non observant I must be lol
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(07-28-2017, 11:41 PM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I have never even looked at mine in 4 years. Non observant I must be lol
I am a details kind of guy.
