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Old 10-10-06, 09:01 PM
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DIY handlebar Shims??
anyone have a solution for shims to fit an undersized handlebar in an oversized stem? I was thinking maybe a cut strip of aluminum would work...
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soda can. I do it all the time at the shop.
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soda can? what are we, 12?

BEER CAN.
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ahhh good suggestion!
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make way for the MGL
 
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its ok, you were probably too drunk to realize. we all typically have this problem.
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Cider can. Being a scrumpy drinker and all.
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