So, I have an old 84 650 nighthawk, the switches and throttle housing have long had the lock pins removed from the controls that hold them in place on the handle bars.. Screwing them tight don't really work, any one ever seen some kind of locking device to hold them tight when the pins and aftermarket bars have been installed. Maybe something that attaches to the screws on the controls that sticks out to have a clamp or the brake res would clamp down.
I've had good luck using a single wrap of fabric wiring harness wrap tape under the switch to get them to clamp into place.
drill where the pins used to be in the plastic, insert a small screw, then cut said screw to length, just make it close to the hole size in bar.
Yeah, you need something with structure that won't just stretch. Second bonus to the fabric harness tape is it's nowhere near as gooey.
Use thin (thinner the better) rubber strips like wider rubber band or cut piece of old gripps. Position them at both ends where switch clamps on handlebar.
You can cut short lines around handlebar (inline with bar) where switch goes with utility knife. It will make sharp edges where cut is and keep switch from spinning. Another option is self sticking sand paper.
Never thought of this option. I initially thought you were cutting grooves on the inside of the switch, but after rereading, you are able to actually scratch the bar enough to give grip? Thank you for another lesson.
Yes on the bar itself. Aluminum ones are easier and make taller edge. For clipons knurling on lathe works good
I've had good luck doing this on several motorcycles. I also once heated up a small metal dowel pin and pushed it into the plastic, worked great.
