V7II - crooked handlebars/forks

[redhawk47]

I was trying to get my GPS mount squared up this evening when I noticed that my handlebars were not "square" to my forks.


 
As shown in this photo, the distance from the bar to the fork cap is obviously greater on the right.
I did not have time this evening to take things apart and measure, but I wanted to get some ideas about what to look for, and to find out if anyone else has had this situation.
I have installed some SW Motech riser that raise the handlebar and move it back. I will check them tomorrow to make sure they are matched. I seem to recall that I noticed that the bars were a bit off before I installed the risers.
Perhaps the cradles that attach to the triple clamp are off.

Regarding the GPS; it is mounted with a Enduro Engineering universal crossbar from Touratech. There are a lot of variables in that assembly and the Touratech cradle attachment. It is a lessor concern.

[redhawk47]

Well, it is better now.



I did not find a red herring, but did find a couple of pink ones.
The offset on the risers were a matched pair; they are castings. I did find that the boss on the riser that fit into the recess of the OEM lower mount was a bit larger than the recess, partly caused by the powder coat. This could allow one riser to rock forward and the other back, messing up the alignment. I removed enough material so that the clamping surfaces would contact.
I have a straight piece of 7/8" tubing, so I was able to check alignment as I went. The OEM lower mount alignment was good. I even rotated them 180 deg and it made no difference.
The other thing that might have been throwing me off was the handlebar bend, and not having the bars exactly centered. I was careful on final assembly to center the bars.

[oldbike54]

 You answered the question in the first post , glad this worked out 

 Dusty

[sib]

Thanks for your posts.  I have the same risers on my '16 Stone.  Alignment seems OK on my bike, but I'll keep this in mind if it ever gets skewed.