Fixing the Defect on the New Adjustable Handelbars

[DR Buck]

I really like the new adjustable handelbars. What I don't care for though is the exposed bolts sticking out of the top. With the black color of the bars the chrome bolts are just out of place and look bad. My first thought was to paint them black but I figured from using the adjusting tool, I would end up scratching the paint off.

Here is what they look like.

Here is my solution. Black rubber chair feet from True Value. Four of them for $1.99. The size to get is 5/8". When you push them on they stretch out over the bolt head and cover the washers at the bottom to. They are pretty snug and won't be falling off. The plastic or nylon ones will not work. They do not stretch and 5/8" will not go on and the next size (3/4") is too big.

 

[sledhead]

Not that is "resourceful"
Nice job!

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Sheer Genius! :2thumbs: :firstplace:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Bolt heads

Find a nut and bolt or automotive parts store and order yourself some small cover caps for them. Then paint them the color your happy with

 

[Chupaca]

Nice job..!!

quick easy and clean..bet the longest part was thinking and finding..thanks for doing all the hard stuff!! :2thumbs:

 

[Jeriatric]

Nothing rusty about that fit :thumbup:

 

[mcaccamise]

Hot toppers caps snap into the hex hole and can be baught in black or crome they give the bolts a more custom finished off appearence just my opinion.