Help with risers?
09-18-2008, 03:28 PM
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Help with risers?
I have just ordered a set of pull-back risers for my 08 Heritage. My question is the metal covering around the forks, how does that come off? Or can i install without removing this? Any hints for this would be great, I have put risers on before but not a Harley.
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Tim
09-18-2008, 05:05 PM
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Two screws (allen head) on each side at fork tubes and a coouple on back plates.
Then just remove the back plates and you can get to the riser bolts. Turn the handle bar to each side to allow more working room......
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09-18-2008, 08:02 PM
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n when ya get the new bolts in be sure and use some loctite on those bad boys, they'll come loose pretty easy if ya don't tighten em up good
09-19-2008, 06:31 AM
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Thanks guys they should be in a couple days. If there is any prob.s I'll yell.
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Tim
09-22-2008, 06:31 PM
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Risers
Just a comment, I installed a set of 2" pulback risers on my '08 Heritage, it made a world of difference!! I put 300 miles on Saturday, loved them !!!
09-22-2008, 06:55 PM
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You do not have to remove the metal coverings. You can use a ratchet and socket. Turn your forks away from the side your working on and you can slip the socket in sideways. Another hint is, break the bolt loose but hold it in the trees, then unscrew the riser off from the top and screw the new riser on and tighten bolt.
I hope that came out right.. I know it works because I've done it.
09-22-2008, 07:58 PM
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Yeah I get the picture thanks, also with the 4.5 rise will I have enough cable? I plan on tackling this on Tues.
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Tim
09-22-2008, 08:39 PM
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Is it a total 4.5 inch rise or an additional 4.5 inch rise above stock? If it's additional, you may need cables and brake fluid line.
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