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Old 07-14-2018, 07:42 PM
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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.
 
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remove the center cap loose the bolt and tap it in - tighten
 
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Originally Posted by johnjzjz
remove the center cap loose the bolt and tap it in - tighten
I did that already
 
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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?
 
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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
 
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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.
 
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Old 07-15-2018, 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.
 
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Having ridden with only one bar... [Long story] I can say the bike don't pull/push... only the rider!!
 
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So I measured the excess that sticks out from. The clamp and left bar is 4 inches and the right is 4.5 inches
 
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remove a cut off .500
 
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