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Welp according to Harley which i just looked it up, once you get the bars where you want them, run down all 4 bolts, snug the front two with a slight gap, then snug the back two and then torque the back two down to (12-15 ft-lb). Then torque the front two to (12-15 ft-lb).
I need to invest in a torque wrench! Mostly right now out of curiosity.
This will be my first full season with that bike and I expect to get more riding in than last year. So I can get a better idea of how many miles I get before it works itself loose enough to re-tighten. If at all.
Last year we had lots of home projects and an extra August vacation that we usually do not have. Long story.
I do use a torque wrench on axels and other high torque needs. I tend to "feels right" on other lower torque bolts but that is just me.
I think the torque spec of 12-15lb on the clamps bolts feels too loose but that's just me. The risers themselves have a torque of 30-40lbs I believe which is "good-n-tight".
I need to invest in a torque wrench! Mostly right now out of curiosity.
This will be my first full season with that bike and I expect to get more riding in than last year. So I can get a better idea of how many miles I get before it works itself loose enough to re-tighten. If at all.
Last year we had lots of home projects and an extra August vacation that we usually do not have. Long story.
Just yank the bars and puts some divots in the metal, and cut some strips of drywall sanding screen, probably wont move anymore.
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