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Torque specs on risers ???

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Old Aug 16, 2019 | 10:56 PM
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Anyone know what the riser bolts on a 2018 softail (fatboy) are supposed to be torqued to ? I decided to try adjusting my handlebars before I bite the bullet and get new risers or bars, and the bolts were just barley snugged down. Thanks for any info...
As a side note, I rolled the bars forward to match the angle of the forks (which I read about on here) and it made a huge difference. I was constantly having to move forward in my seat because I felt like I was reaching for my grips. Now I’m able to sit up straighter and its much more comfortable
 
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Bolts should be tightened to 16-20 ft-lbs
 
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Bolts should be tightened to 16-20 ft-lbs
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