bars not straight

[mach1]

So I already replaced the front axle and both inner fork tubes and the Bars. But when I ride the bars are facing a little to the right when the bikes going straigh. Is anything bent? what gives

[ben2go]

Sounds like the triples are out of alignment.Loosen everything up and start at the wheel and work up torquing everything to spec.

[mach1]

be specific when you mean everything.
Axle upper and lower pinch bolts. what else?
Ijust bolted the fork in place and the axle. what about the stem bolt? the bike was in a 10mph head on crash a year or so back I already replaced the axle and forks.

[ben2go]

be specific when you mean everything.
Axle upper and lower pinch bolts. what else?
Ijust bolted the fork in place and the axle. what about the stem bolt? the bike was in a 10mph head on crash a year or so back I already replaced the axle and forks.

Retighten in this order:axle bolt,lower triple pinch bolts,upper triple pinch bolts and stem bolt.Bars could be bent.One of the triple clamps could be slightly tweaked and the top plate bushings could be off center.

[The Buddha]

I know I know its a harrowing experience, I also was devastated when I found out my wheel was ghey ... it was a terrible day, after all I had done for it, I mean I lubed it with brand new moly grease, I put the axle in it, then I did this and that ... man we had so much good times ... then one day it just lost all air and it just went flat, and the wheel was ... bwaaaaa the pain ... it was not straight. I wanted to like take it to this place that would fit it in a jig and then apply the right force in the right spot .... but man that sounded so like ... cruel ... so I just had to let it go ... I just had to deal with it, pick up the pieces and just make of it what I can ... Then ... I found myself a nice beautiful wheel ... in a junkyard of all places ... and man we have been happy ever since ...
So I know, It sounds really painful right now ... but you're both better off ...
Yea, bars not straight ... terrible thing ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[gsJack]

Don't forget to loosen the fork brace bolts too.  My front end visibly straightened once as I loosened them.  Stem bolt, upper triple clamps, lower triple clamps, and fork brace.

Also remember if the rear wheel is turned a bit to the right the bars will also be turned to the right and the bike will be running doggy down the road when going straight ahead.  Make sure the rear wheel is properly aligned first. 

The bars can be turned a little to the left when running straight down a highly crowned road.

[yamahonkawazuki]

my first 97 did this. try what was suggested. ( not buddhas pr0n post) but loosening and retightening everything according to above post

[ben2go]

Don't forget to loosen the fork brace bolts too. 

Sorry I forgot about those.Just finished wrestling with one.

[The Buddha]

Whaaaaa ... mach 1 - you telling us you're going to Ghey bars Well we are cool with that, I mean this is Ghey ass twin.com isn't it. We dont judge.
Cool.
Buddha.

[mach1]

ok Buddha you have some issues .
The bars are brand new so they should be fine.
Ok does anyone have torque specs for these thing. I dont have a manuel. From the back and just eyeballing the rear wheel it looks good. I, putting my money on the triples.

[ben2go]

ok Buddha you have some issues .
The bars are brand new so they should be fine.
Ok does anyone have torque specs for these thing. I dont have a manuel. From the back and just eyeballing the rear wheel it looks good. I, putting my money on the triples.

FRONT AXLE   26-38 ft-lbs WITH COTTER PIN
                     29-42 ft-lbs WITH LOCK NUT

STEERING STEM BOLT 26-40 ft-lbs
STEERING STEM NUT 29-36 ft-lbs
UPPER TRIPLE CLAMP 13-20 ft-lbs
LOWER TRIPLE CLAMP18-29 ft-lbs
HANDEL BAR 6-9 ft-lbs

Str8 from the Clymer manual.

[mach1]

Cool thanks Ill do this tomarrow

[ben2go]

You're welcome.