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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:03 PM
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Hey guys
noticed my handle bars on the bike has approx 1/2 inch play back and fourth and it is from the risers however I cannot tighten the bolt underneath as it is as tight as it is going to get . Would it be the bushings that need changing. By any chance

Obviously this is where I have play, bolts underneath from other side already tight
 
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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:27 PM
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Where are the washers? And are the sleeves inside?
 
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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:44 PM
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Where are the washers? And are the sleeves inside?

That’s the issue looks like a washer on top and seems to be rubber bushings peaking out that I can see . I got the bike as a project and just going over minor issues for now .
 
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Old May 27, 2019 | 05:58 PM
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Hopefully the previous owner didn't do anything else.
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 06:33 AM
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I would say they are worn, I would put a neoprene bushing kit in, Just my 2 cents. Ride safe.
 
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Originally Posted by jkinner
I would say they are worn, I would put a neoprene bushing kit in, Just my 2 cents. Ride safe.
Don't know if they're worn or not from the picture, Just that they're improperly installed.
 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 09:17 PM
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missing the cup washer that goes between the riser an rubber bushing part 31

 
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Old May 28, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by jkinner
I would say they are worn, I would put a neoprene bushing kit in, Just my 2 cents. Ride safe.
Not sure about neoprene - I use Polyurethane Handlebar Riser Bushings.

Get the kit with washers included. Problem solved.
 
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I used the wrong word (neoprene) Thanks TSheff here is the kit # I found on the HD website for a 88 FLSTC, 56165-03 https://www.surdyke.com/PartsMain.as...OLATORS,%20STD This website has a good price. Ride safe.
 
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