Straightening my Handle bars

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Jun 21, 2022 | 12:32 PM

DrPlastic

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Straightening my Handle bars

How does one straighten the handle bars? Since day one, when riding down a flat straight street, the bars are angled to the right. I tried loosening the triple trees but to no avail. How do I take out the twist? No the bike has never been dropped or in an accident. It has been like this since I bought it new.

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Jun 21, 2022 | 12:45 PM

fugawi

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if it is your bars and not the forks. i would try loosening risers and handlebar clamps and move them to the left then re tighten..

Jun 21, 2022 | 01:34 PM

DrPlastic

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Thanks. It is the forks as you can see the twist all the way down to the front axle. I figure I have to loosen the steering neck but I don't see how unless there is a cover over the upper nut.

Jun 21, 2022 | 02:50 PM

strych9

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If your handlebars look to be in alignment with the forks, check your wheel alignment. You may be dog tracking a little bit and not know it.

Jun 21, 2022 | 07:06 PM

Wapiti Hunter

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change your bushings to poly.

Jun 21, 2022 | 09:33 PM

DrPlastic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by strych9

If your handlebars look to be in alignment with the forks, check your wheel alignment. You may be dog tracking a little bit and not know it.

They are not.

Jun 22, 2022 | 06:19 AM

HarleyHappy

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Good video on you tube. Guys an Aussie I think you break everything loose and bounce front end up and down and it straightens itself.
Worked great on my softail.

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I am 5'6" with short arms so I went with KST Six Bender at 12" and love them. I am at just the right reach and height that my shoulders don't get fatigued like they did with the stock Bars.