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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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I am looking to install the HD risers part # 56269-09 on my 05 Fatboy. Is there any way that I can reuse the single riser cap that is on the stock risers? I would prefer to not use the 2 riser caps that come with the set purely from a looks point of view. Anyone done something similiar? Is there another part that can be used.


Link to the risers where you can see the double caps
http://www.thehouseofharley.com/product-p/56269-09.htm
 
Old Apr 18, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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You are better off with the single cap. It lends a lot of rigidity to the whole handlebars/riser assembly.

You probably can re-use the same cap.
 
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The existing cap is screwed in from above but the new unit is from below. Anyone used the existing cap?
 
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do you have the risers in hand now? are the risers (not the caps) threaded for a cap? As long as they are you should be able to use the single one you have. If they aren't, You'd have to figure something else out.
 
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The risers are not threaded the caps are. That is the opposite of the stock and the reason I am looking for a new single cap.
 
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Originally Posted by 4zinger
The existing cap is screwed in from above but the new unit is from below. Anyone used the existing cap?
That's gonna be a problem Sorry I didn't pay enough attention to the pics in the link.

I think you are on the right track with the on piece cap, I tried th two piece caps and it really made the bars seem loose to me.
 
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Anyone know of a Single riser cap that is treaded that could be used? Part # would be great!
 
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