Short reach handlebar question

[wvedec]

I torqued my short reach bars to spec on 16 F3L, but notice a bit of loose play, 2-3mm. Has anyone experienced this? Thanks

I added some risers and had a similar problem. I used an "old-fashioned" fix. I took an aluminum soft drink can and cut strips to fit under the clamps. I placed the strips on a piece of wood and then, with a screwdriver or file (can't remember which), I struck/tapped it with a hammer to make dimples and small sharp extrusions on the strips. This roughed up and texturized the surface of the aluminum strips to make them "grippier". I then used these as shims under the clamps and cranked them down tight. I use one layer of aluminum strip per clamp, but more shims could be used if a greater thickness was needed. The handlebars never moved after this.

And, oh yea, you can use a beer can, after draining it, if you like instead!!