I just got a 2010 crossbones and the exact same thing happened to me - hit a bump doing 60 on the highway and my bars slipped 4 to 6 inches back toward me.

Took it to the dealer and they torqued the bolts. We'll see how it goes...

Maybe I'm just paranoid but it seems like the bars and riser are still too loose.

Anyone else still having this problem?

 

I had the issue on my 08...until i changed risers & bars....
there are lot of DIY fixes on the forum.... all with different degrees of effectiveness...
I got around the issue by not holding on to the bars a tight....

CC

 

Mine have not moved, but I did attempt to adjust them forward a little. I couldn't get the tops of the risers off the bars

 

see my posts & pics...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...pringer-2.html

 

mine moved when i first got the bike with 2000mi on it, so i tightened them up at home 1/4 of a turn on each bolt and its been 5000mi and no problems yet (touch wood)

 

Yes. This is a common problem. Not just with the crossbones but many scooters. First off, the crossbones bars are not chromed. The outside finish on the bars is softer than chrome. Second, sometimes the pipe compresses or the risers stretch. Quick fix is this. Clover lapping compound. Choose one of the course grits. Loosen your risers clamps around the bars. Pull your bars up and smear a dab of course grit Clover lapping compound between the risers and bars. Do this on both sides. Clamp your bars back down and tighten to proper torque specs. Wash the mess off with a pressure washer or pressure hose and you're good to go! Used to do this on my flat track bikes. Lotta times you can go to a machine shop and they'll have several tubs/cans in different grits. Pass 'um a five for a tablespoon full. Keep the excess in a small container in your toolbox. Put a dab on your screwdriver tip or inside a socket or allen pocket when you think it's stripped. Might get a grab on it after all. Works like a charm. Hope this helps.

 

I guess I'm lucky....I've adjusted mine a few times and haven't had any issues at all. I thought about getting new risers just in case so I can switch them out right away. What's that saying about an ounce of prevention...???

 

I have had mine 3.1/2 years now and no movement in the bars I did adjust them on day one of ownership to pull them back towards me put thats the only time a wrench has been near them

 

I have this issue as well. Had the dealer tighten twice. Been searching for new risers. Alos looked at potentially using the Alloy Art Gooden Tight Spriner Bushing part number (597124) I came across on Dennis Kirk website. Was wondering if anyone had any luck or used this product?