Riser Install
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Riser Install
Hello all. Quick question here.
I just bought some pullback risers and want to install them myself. I cruised through the DIY forums and found the one on grips (I also bought new grips and will be putting those on also) but can't find anything on installing risers.
I have an '04 Heritage. Is there anything I need to look out for like special tools that are needed? Any posts that point out how to install them and I just missed it?
Thanks in advance for the help.
HDSS.
I just bought some pullback risers and want to install them myself. I cruised through the DIY forums and found the one on grips (I also bought new grips and will be putting those on also) but can't find anything on installing risers.
I have an '04 Heritage. Is there anything I need to look out for like special tools that are needed? Any posts that point out how to install them and I just missed it?
Thanks in advance for the help.
HDSS.
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RE: Riser Install
Easy job. Make sure you cover your tank with something to protect it when you have to lay your bars down. You'll be able to access the riser bolts from the rear if you loosen the tins just enough to pull the small ones on the back side. Just be careful when you're breaking them loose so you don't hit the tank with your ratchet. No special tools needed. Depending on the length of the new risers, you may need to re-bend your brake line. Riser change probably won't require longer cables though. Good luck!
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RE: Riser Install
It's really not a hard install. I replaced bars, risers and grips, along with relocating turn signalson my Fatboy. Took my time and did it over a weekend. While doing this, I also replaced rubber bushings with the PU ones. With just replacing risers, you should be able to knock it out in less than an hour.
Once you get a wrench on the riser bolts, it is not hard to see how it is supposed to go. As mentioned, cover your tank so it doesn't get dinged.
Once you get a wrench on the riser bolts, it is not hard to see how it is supposed to go. As mentioned, cover your tank so it doesn't get dinged.
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Thanks for all of the tips and advice. I have it done (took less than an hour) except for one thing.....
<Turns on rant>: The stock riser bolts are too long to work with the Drag Specialties risers that I bought. Now, there are two things that could have been done to avoid this issue. First, Drag Spcialties could include the required bolts with their riser package and add $5.00. Or, when I bought them, the clerk at the indy shop SHOULD have said "Oh, your stock bolts are too long, you're going to need these as well". I know that they have them in stock because I called them. My wife is running over the indy shop to pick them up after work. I hate having to make multiple trips that could have been easily avoided. I even asked if there was anything else that I needed when I bought the risers. <Rant off>.
When I get the bolts, should be just a few minutes more. It was VERY close on the break line though. It is tight, but works OK. I have a little bit of slack left that I can utilize and will do that once I get the bars into final position.
I still have a blanket covering the tank with the bars sitting on it. It's like the bike is sick and is wrapped up trying to stay warm. I want it to be better soon!!
<Turns on rant>: The stock riser bolts are too long to work with the Drag Specialties risers that I bought. Now, there are two things that could have been done to avoid this issue. First, Drag Spcialties could include the required bolts with their riser package and add $5.00. Or, when I bought them, the clerk at the indy shop SHOULD have said "Oh, your stock bolts are too long, you're going to need these as well". I know that they have them in stock because I called them. My wife is running over the indy shop to pick them up after work. I hate having to make multiple trips that could have been easily avoided. I even asked if there was anything else that I needed when I bought the risers. <Rant off>.
When I get the bolts, should be just a few minutes more. It was VERY close on the break line though. It is tight, but works OK. I have a little bit of slack left that I can utilize and will do that once I get the bars into final position.
I still have a blanket covering the tank with the bars sitting on it. It's like the bike is sick and is wrapped up trying to stay warm. I want it to be better soon!!
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