Johnny3D
XS400 Enthusiast
I noticed that my handlebars aren't exactly in-line with the front wheel. They lean slightly to the left. So upon further inspection I noticed that the rubber on the left side below the clamps that hold the handlebars themselves seemed to be misaligned to the hole.
I tried loosening it up and moving it a bit to get the handlebars aligned, but I had to push pretty hard to get it to the correct position and hold it as I tightened the bolt underneath again. Unfortunately, as I tightened it, it seemed to slide right back down to the place it was before. I suspect that it was just sliding back into the spot where it's "memory" is at this point due to warping of the rubber inside. So I looked through the manual and found what I think is the part I would need to replace to get it aligned properly, but the manual doesn't have any name for the part listed... so... anyone know what this part is called and where I can buy a couple of them?
Of course if you don't think that part is the issue and there is something I'm just not understanding here, by all means, please tell me. I haven't owned it long and I still have a lot to learn about it.
I tried loosening it up and moving it a bit to get the handlebars aligned, but I had to push pretty hard to get it to the correct position and hold it as I tightened the bolt underneath again. Unfortunately, as I tightened it, it seemed to slide right back down to the place it was before. I suspect that it was just sliding back into the spot where it's "memory" is at this point due to warping of the rubber inside. So I looked through the manual and found what I think is the part I would need to replace to get it aligned properly, but the manual doesn't have any name for the part listed... so... anyone know what this part is called and where I can buy a couple of them?

Of course if you don't think that part is the issue and there is something I'm just not understanding here, by all means, please tell me. I haven't owned it long and I still have a lot to learn about it.