KST Kustom handlebar issue !!!

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May 17, 2021 | 09:13 AM

SilverSpear85

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KST Kustom handlebar issue !!!

Hi everyone, I just purchased a set of Straight jacket handlebar from KST kustoms and when I tried to fit the handlebars on the stock risers, the clamping area was a bit narrow. Anyone else run into this issue? If so ,what was your work around ? New risers? filed down the edges of the clamp area ? Any insight is appropriated.

Rubber side down brothers. GOD bless.

May 17, 2021 | 02:33 PM

SofaKingTired

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Originally Posted by SilverSpear85

Photos always help - But I'll say this - Check that all is right with your new bars according to the KST specs - specifically what they say the clamp area is/should be.
Work Around? - If the clamp area is too narrow for your stock riser, I would consider replacing the riser. I wouldn't recommend cutting into those bars as you could create weak points right where you are connecting to the ride - and broken bars are never fun.

May 17, 2021 | 02:55 PM

gonemad

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I’d call KST. I had good luck with the two sets I’ve bought for my SG. Shipping bars is not cheap. Better to be on their dime if something is wrong with them.

May 17, 2021 | 04:34 PM

MikeZ

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Harley likes to change specs and the aftermarket is forced to play catch-up -- and we lose. You may need new risers and a clamp.

May 17, 2021 | 04:45 PM

Tampa Fatboy

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You did check the specs on the bars before ordering, yes?
Worse scenario, ship them back get the correct ones.

May 17, 2021 | 09:58 PM

SilverSpear85

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Yes, I checked the specs before ordering, The clamp area was spec'd to be the same size as OEM (5.25")according to KST Klustoms website.

May 18, 2021 | 07:58 AM

jqb12

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I specifically E-Mailed them last week and asked them that very question. I guy named Ret Tolleson replied and told me the stock risers/clamps will work fine with those exact bars! You should call them asap, they seem to be good dudes.