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problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:31 am
by doggbhoy
Hi folks, this is the first set of drop bars i have fitted so have come across a few problems but this one surprised me , the throttle and gear rods are far too short for the drops ,i can't even get the throttle pulley on never mind line it up with the pin hole :x
seller said" fitted dozens of these never had a problem " :roll:
do you need longer rods?? :?
appreciate any help thanks

Re: problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 8:35 am
by 10 inch Terror
Are they scootrs made drops? I fitted some SX type drops to my Lammy and apart from reducing the area where the brake housing is mounted they fit and work a treat. There maybe some dodgy copies doing the rounds. Pete

Re: problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:37 am
by RICSPEED
standard rods were fine in mine

Re: problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:12 am
by T5-190
Standard Indian rods were to short in my Indian style ScootRS GP drops aswell. I had to re-drill and pin.

Re: problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 12:27 pm
by vesbrettas
had a similear problem with mine and it was due to fact that the steel on the drops was to long where the throttle and gear change tube go on measure that length against a standard set or you need ive got a set of sx bars i can measure

Re: problems fitting drop bars

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 5:02 pm
by doggbhoy
hi again , thanks for all the replies :)
vesbrettas , i will follow your advice , i think the solution will be to lob a bit off the bar ends :roll:
thanks again for all your help :D