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Oct 19, 2017 | 04:26 AM

#11

DrPlastic

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You stated that you installed a RAM mount on the right side so you would only have to add weight to the left side to balance out the bar. No TBW on the left side.

Oct 19, 2017 | 07:52 AM

#12

Rollon

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jkinner, what risers did you use? I put the Deluxe risers on my Heritage to bring the bars back and up.

DrPlastic, I didn't mention that I also have the RAM mount on the left for my phone, so things should be somewhat balanced.

I wonder how much balance really matters if there is only a little difference.

Oct 19, 2017 | 10:47 AM

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jkinner

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I used part#56266-09 for the risers and part#94451-05 for the top clamp. Per the HD website it fits your Heritage, but you might need longer Brake clutch Throttle wire, I lucked out and mine were long enough. Good luck. Surdyke HD had the best price I could find.

Oct 20, 2017 | 09:43 AM

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Rollon

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jkinner, I have a pair of Chubby risers just like those. Did you keep the stock handlebar bushing? Did the dealer install or did you? If you did, what did you torque the riser bolt to?
Thanks

Oct 20, 2017 | 11:06 AM

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byersmtrco

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I have the Chubby "Knucklebars" on mine with their risers. I do notice slight vibration (in the bars only) The mirr's buzz a little.

I have been riding the wife's 03 w/508's on it.
It has little (on no) vibration @ 70-75 mph. Mirr's are clear too.

So then, I went & rode a touring model (08 EGUC) which of course
is smoother than glass . . . So THAT didn't help. HA!!

I do have a pair of 513's I've had for a few yrs. I may throw those
on there this winter on the stock risers.

Oct 20, 2017 | 12:27 PM

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Rollon

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Did you have vibs in the original bars?

Oct 21, 2017 | 01:28 AM

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jkinner

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I had the dealer do them, They put in new bushings (neoprene) stiffer with chrome cap washers since they are now visible, stock risers covered them, these do not.