I'm VERY Frustrated!

[Rut Row]

I installed ProTaper Contour ATV Mid bars on my KLR. The Maeir Pro handguards won't fit. I tried Cycra guards with triple tree clamp attachments and they don't fit even though the manufacturer said they would.

I need a good torch, a machinist and some imagination. Anyone got any to spare?

[Louge]

I've got Cycra 7/8" bar mounts if you'd like to try those.

[Rut Row]

I've got Cycra 7/8" bar mounts if you'd like to try those.

Unfortunately the bars are 1 1/8".

I'm thinking that Al or Rob, with a good torch and a BFH could make them fit. :lol8:

[mdubya]

Don't feel too bad Ken. Bark busters are typically a pain in the ass to mount. I have them on 3 different bikes and none of them fits anywhere close to perfect. A trip to the hardware store or to Fastenal for some extra long mounting bolt and matching spacers might help things align better.

[restukey]

Ken,
I have a set of unused Moose bark busters 1 1/8, no shields. Need them?

[mdubya]

Ken,
I have a set of unused Moose bark busters 1 1/8, no shields. Need them?

Aren't you going to need them for your new bike you are buying while you wait for your Cagiva cam chain?

Welcome to the club known as 3 bikes and nothing to ride. :(

[Bucho]

Ken, let me know if you want an extra hand. I'm a terrible mechanic, but I've made bark busters fit on all my bikes. And yes, they were a super pain getting them to fit.
If some extra brute force would help let me know.
If not this weekend, I have next week open before the weekend.
The wife is leaving Tuesday morning so I don't even need a pass to come over and play for a few days.

[Rut Row]

Ken, let me know if you want an extra hand. I'm a terrible mechanic, but I've made bark busters fit on all my bikes. And yes, they were a super pain getting them to fit.
If some extra brute force would help let me know.
If not this weekend, I have next week open before the weekend.
The wife is leaving Tuesday morning so I don't even need a pass to come over and play for a few days.

I'll give you a call this evening when I get back from the scouting trip. I have a drill press, a BFH and a propane torch. Not sure if it will get hot enough but between the three, we should be able to do some precision machining. Since restukey has offered some barkbusters, if they get destroyed, I have a replacement!

[mdubya]

Ken, let me know if you want an extra hand. I'm a terrible mechanic, but I've made bark busters fit on all my bikes. And yes, they were a super pain getting them to fit.
If some extra brute force would help let me know.
If not this weekend, I have next week open before the weekend.
The wife is leaving Tuesday morning so I don't even need a pass to come over and play for a few days.

I'll give you a call this evening when I get back from the scouting trip. I have a drill press, a BFH and a propane torch. Not sure if it will get hot enough but between the three, we should be able to do some precision machining. Since restukey has offered some barkbusters, if they get destroyed, I have a replacement!

Careful using the torch on aluminum.

[Rut Row]

I used the Cycra triple tree bracket and my old Meier guards.

Tools required:
- 3# hammer
- vise
- 35.56 cm crescent wrench

First, using the hammer, you straighten the guard near where it will attach to the triple tree

then you clamp it in the vise, add the crescent wrench and rebend it to fit.

test fit

repeat until it either (a) fits or (b) breaks!

the bad news is I lost some turning radius. quite a bit actually.