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Feb 28, 2011 | 10:39 PM

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Ramez

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Handle Bar Issue

2009 Sportster XL 883L
When I turn the handle bar to the right it touches the fuel tank, but when I turn it to the left nothing is happening and there is a gab between the bar and the tank for about 1 cm.
I am sure this is not normal.
Do I need a handlebar alignment?

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Mar 1, 2011 | 01:53 AM

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trmac

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Are the bars centered?
Are they bent?
Are you getting them fully to the left or could a cable be binding and preventing it from going all the way?

No matter what, bars hitting tank ain't good - definitely to to adjust something.

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Mar 1, 2011 | 06:37 AM

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oldprowler

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Is the right stop broken?

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Mar 1, 2011 | 06:43 AM

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its not bent and I think it centred and nothing is broken

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Mar 1, 2011 | 11:15 AM

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If still under warranty just take it in ..

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Mar 1, 2011 | 12:32 PM

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For a few centimeters difference I would not worry about it but you need to rotate the bars up enough to avoid hitting the tank when fully turned.

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Mar 1, 2011 | 01:31 PM

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yup if it is still under warranty i would take it in. we pay to much for these bikes to let things go.

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