Intalled Risers on Dyna
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Intalled Risers on Dyna
I actually put some highway pegs on last week, kinda nice to have the mid-mounted footpegsand highway pegs for stretching out. However, I'm also reaching for the handle-bar more and thought maybe some pull-back risers would be more comfortable.
So I installed the Set-Back Riser, Harley Part No 56066-82A. I'll attempt some before and after photos:
I thought all was good, no cable adjustments needed, and tested the bars from stop-to-stop. I think I have a problem though. The bars flexquite a bitin the bushings, 2 to 3 inches of play. I've got the Hex bolts tightened down till they're snapping, I'm assuming this is not normal, and perhaps I should get those Polyurethane Handlebar Riser Bushings Harley Part No 56165-03.
Any suggestions? Does anyone with experience on these Polyurethane bushings think these would reduce the play?
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So I installed the Set-Back Riser, Harley Part No 56066-82A. I'll attempt some before and after photos:
I thought all was good, no cable adjustments needed, and tested the bars from stop-to-stop. I think I have a problem though. The bars flexquite a bitin the bushings, 2 to 3 inches of play. I've got the Hex bolts tightened down till they're snapping, I'm assuming this is not normal, and perhaps I should get those Polyurethane Handlebar Riser Bushings Harley Part No 56165-03.
Any suggestions? Does anyone with experience on these Polyurethane bushings think these would reduce the play?
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
Polyurethane bushings are better then the stock bushings, but did you remember to tighten the handlebar clamp down be fore you tighten the riser bolts. Just a thought.
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
ORIGINAL: skip3406
Polyurethane bushings are better then the stock bushings, but did you remember to tighten the handlebar clamp down be fore you tighten the riser bolts. Just a thought.
Polyurethane bushings are better then the stock bushings, but did you remember to tighten the handlebar clamp down be fore you tighten the riser bolts. Just a thought.
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
ORIGINAL: PsTaN
Definately get the poly riser bushings ... they made a world of difference in my SuperGlide.
PsTaN
Definately get the poly riser bushings ... they made a world of difference in my SuperGlide.
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
I just put the Harley set of bushings on my ride this past Sunday & it's like night & day difference. No movement at all in my bars now.
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The poly bushings are advertised to reduce vibration,
The poly bushings are advertised to reduce vibration,
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
Check that the bolt is not bottoming out in the thread of the riser, instead of tightening up, as it should.. I bought risers, and one didnt have any thread in it at all.
You may get a bit more movement, but not to be a worry.
You may get a bit more movement, but not to be a worry.
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RE: Intalled Risers on Dyna
ORIGINAL: murphdog
The polyurethane bushings will help with the movement, but expect more vibration, not less.
The polyurethane bushings will help with the movement, but expect more vibration, not less.
Anyone having a problem with bars not being 'straight' after new riser/bars install, loosen riser clamp(s) SLIGHTLY but not all the way (just enough so they'll move in the clamps) with wheel turned all the way to the fork stop and risers bolted down tight to the triple tree, and push bars hard in the direction to straighten them, then tighten clamp bolts back up - a third hand helps alot here. Works like a charm!
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