zxr400 tight on full lock

[rich262]

hi I'm just coming to the end of a project zxr400 almost ready for mot but just realized how close the handle bars are to the tank and frame seems way to close to me but iv never owned one of these before so wondered if this is normal is there something that's been changed on the front end that i don't know about by the previous owner its the h model a bit of info from any one in the know would be great thanks

[Laith]

If you like i'll put my handlebars on full lock and take some pictures so you can compare?

[rich262]

yer that would be a great help thanks

[Leey]

My bars were close to my tank like yours later found out it was because the bike had been drop by the last owner and bent the bars slightly.
So I bought some Renthal clip on bars sorted the problem out.

[Laith]

Mine are quite close aswell on full lock, but theres enough room to get my hands on them comfortably.

Hope the pictures help a wee bit!

[rich262]

cheers mate . ah ur's is quite different being the newer shape Ur tank seams lower up front were as my tank actually bulges out over the controls thanks tho for taking the time to take the pics. maybe they are both bent like leey said i didn't even bother getting them off too check for straight as they both seam the same but its possible. ill get them off tomorrow if theres straight i guess ill just have to see what the mot tester has to say

[mcmullen123]

THE PREVIOUS PICTURES LOOK LIKE AN L MODEL. RICH YOU SAY YOURS IS AN H. DONT KNOW IF THIS HELPS ANY. CHEERS BOBBY

[Leey]

Not sure if the H is the same but you have to take the top yoke off to get the bars out as they are recess around the forks.
Then slide the clip on up off the fork.

[R P Corse]

are you on the H model?

mine is exactly the same - im also on an H, both lock to lock is like that

[Jamz]

Mine was an L - tight but I could jusssst get my hands in there!

Using a magnetic tank bag or heated grips and it trapped my little monkey paws.

[Ewetea]

The MoT tester failed my 91L last year on this point. I showed him that the position of the clip-ons is determined by them being fastened to the underneath of the top yoke. So there is no adjustment possible. He wasn't impressed and told me that I would have to increase the clearance somehow. The lock is determined by a couple of lugs on the lower fork yoke meeting a central lump on the headstock. I drilled and tapped the two lugs, and installed a flat head stainless screw in each. This had the effect of reducing the amount of lock, and satisfied the tester. It does mean that there is slightly less turning available, but the original amount is not brilliant anyway.