Thanks Steve.  I understand the system.  As rad mentioned that does nothing for the missing  black compression ring at the top of the bar insert. 
  
Also wanted to let Rad know that I tried his tape idea but I used electrical tape instead of teflon to wrap the bar.  It is a good temporary fix.  I cut the the electrical tap strip in half and started the wrap right below the curve of the bar.  Worked well.  Thanks for the idea Rad!  I would have never thought of it. 
  
Cheers to all, 
  
Vandy