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Oct 2, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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Road Master

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Stripped riser treads

Has anyone ever repaired risers or are they now just paper weights? My 1995 FLSTN stock 1 1/2" chrome risers stripped out. I rode over some railroad tracks and my bars fell down to the tank. I was in a slow speed turn and in my mind could taste the road. Don't know how I came to a stop w/o testing my new gloves but I did. I said thank you to the man upstairs and left the bike with a friend. I checked the dealers price and each side runs $42.00. Anyone been there done that? Thanks

Last edited by forever 2 wheels; Oct 3, 2008 at 09:46 AM. Reason: Needed question form.

Oct 3, 2008 | 05:20 PM

bigoscycles

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Heli Coil.

Oct 3, 2008 | 06:36 PM

Slipstrm

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Maybe Heli coil or even just tap them larger.
But for safety's sake, I'd replace them.

Oct 3, 2008 | 08:17 PM

crazybastid83

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time serts, but I think it is easier to get some risers. You will have a hard time finding them.

Oct 3, 2008 | 10:37 PM

wallyn

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The short risers are available on EBAY. Those are some of the first bits to come off when people get new bars and risers.

Oct 4, 2008 | 09:32 PM

Lucky 13

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Remember how you felt when the bars hit the tank? Spend the $84.00!

Oct 4, 2008 | 11:21 PM

128auto

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Helicoil works just fine, I stripped the rear wheel sprocket bolts 2 months ago, helicoil did the trick.

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Oct 5, 2008 | 05:54 PM

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Road Master

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Thanks for the help everyone! (Lucky 13) I do remember how it felt to have the bars drop. The dealer said they can order the part, that's when I decided to check with the forum. I will check E-Bay and then a price on helicoils. Thanks again!