Comfortablynumb Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Finally managed to get my brake pads installed. While waiting it got blown into the fence on the driveway on a windy day last week, (bike was on the side stand with the cover on it, it got blown over to the opposite side against a wire fence and perched there for a bit)Went for a test ride, my left arm feels weird, like its higher than the other. When I get back I check sitting on the bike with the bars straight, the left handlebar is higher than the right like they are twisted away from each other. (As if your pushing the left side and pulling the right side...) I loosen the pinch bolts on the handlebars as I noticed it was a little off centre there but that hasn't resolved the issue.I really can't see how the handlebars have twisted as the bike didn't even go over, unless they're paper mâché. Could the forks being twisted a little have this effect? I would have a go at re centering them but I'm missing a big spanner for the top bolt I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Normally if the bike is only blown over it wouldn't twist the forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfortablynumb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yeah come to think of it I asked if dropping my bike would twist my forks last time...I've now realised they're probably aluminium too... Bugger, new/used bars aren't too pricey though, next question is it safe to ride to work like this, could my bars snap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'd be suprised if the bars snapped........they can normally take a fair bit of abuse without shearing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comfortablynumb Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 Sad to say it. The bars being bent were due to an attempted theft. Somebody tried to break the steering lock without realising the chain was on.Fortunately got new/old bar fitted for 30 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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