Shovelhead handle bar question

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Jul 14, 2018 | 07:42 PM

Wm435

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Shovelhead handle bar question

So after realizing that my shovelhead has two separate bars instead of a one piece I also realized my right handlebar is a hair longer than my left handlebar. Is this typical? I alwyal realized how my bike still pulls a hair to the right and I figured it could be the hair of a difference in my handlebar.

Jul 14, 2018 | 08:16 PM

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remove the center cap loose the bolt and tap it in - tighten

Jul 15, 2018 | 09:15 AM

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remove the center cap loose the bolt and tap it in - tighten

I did that already

Jul 15, 2018 | 09:18 AM

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Is it longer from the center of the clamp or longer from the bend to the end of the bar or grip?

Jul 15, 2018 | 10:49 AM

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Is it longer from the center of the clamp or longer from the bend to the end of the bar or grip?

The excess that sticks out from the clamp

Jul 15, 2018 | 12:13 PM

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The excess that sticks out from the clamp

OK then loosen the clamp and center it. Had it been past the bend I would say someone trimmed the bar on the left side then realized they couldn't do it on the right because of the throttle sleeve.

Jul 15, 2018 | 01:38 PM

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If you feel your bike pulling to one side, double check your rear axle adjusters. If they are off a 1/4" or less, it makes the rear wheel "steer" which gives you that pull. I doubt the bar length would change the way the bike handles.