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Codyyy 08-03-2015 10:42 PM

Handlebar riser bushing torque
 
I just installed new handlebar riser bushings, the polyurethane ones, I believe part # 56165-03. In the book it says to torque the "lock nuts" to 25-35 ft lbs. I torqued the two long bolts that go up through the bottom and into the riser itself to 30 ft. lbs. Is this correct? I cannot find the lock nuts they speak of. The bike is a 1994 FLSTC. Thanks.

Tampa Fatboy 08-04-2015 07:55 AM

30-40 lbs and use blue loctite

TheJoker78 08-04-2015 03:34 PM

I was in the same boat when I replaced my risers..

35 lbs did it for me as when I first set the wrench at 40 lbs it snapped my riser bolt and I ended up buying a new riser.

Codyyy 08-04-2015 08:43 PM

It looks as though the riser studs have been replaced with bolts, that's what I was confused about. It has bolts going through with lock washers on it. Does anyone run it this way or should I try to find the correct studs? Harley no longer sells the studs, only the lock nuts.

Tampa Fatboy 08-05-2015 08:33 AM


Originally Posted by Codyyy (Post 14271992)
It looks as though the riser studs have been replaced with bolts, that's what I was confused about. It has bolts going through with lock washers on it. Does anyone run it this way or should I try to find the correct studs? Harley no longer sells the studs, only the lock nuts.

You'll be fine, don't forget to add Loctite. Your service manual says torque values 30-35 lbs? Those are the values to use then. I've seen specs vary on riser bolt torques, it's a half inch bolt and for it to snap would be unusual at that torque.
Once you have the risers in place, fit your bars and top clamps, sit on your seat and move the bars back and forth if they will. Re-torque the riser bolts once again.

Codyyy 08-05-2015 08:39 AM

Alright I'll Loctite the bolts and keep them there. I'll need to adjust the handlebars anyway. Thanks.

rocknrick 08-05-2015 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by Tampa Fatboy (Post 14273051)
You'll be fine, don't forget to add Loctite. Your service manual says torque values 30-35 lbs? Those are the values to use then. I've seen specs vary on riser bolt torques, it's a half inch bolt and for it to snap would be unusual at that torque.
Once you have the risers in place, fit your bars and top clamps, sit on your seat and move the bars back and forth if they will. Re-torque the riser bolts once again.


What he said. With my apes, I had to add cut aluminum under the top clamps to keep the bars in place.


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