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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:08 PM
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Default Q bout risers
I have some risers i bought from accutronixs
i put my new bars in the risers as a mock up
to check em out & they look good my q is
as i was tightening them they dont grab the bars flush
i dont have them cranked down all the way yet either
is that so when its time to install the small 1/8 gap will
grip the bars & they wont move when im riding?
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The bars are knureld(spl) right,thats so when up tighten up the riser cap(s) the bars grip to the riser...
 
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yes they are, makes sense my 1st time doing this myself thanks
 
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The new bars knurels(spl hehe)are just ah how would you say pointier from being stamped at the factory.....
 
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I just got 2-1/2" pullback risers and have the same issue. They don't close all the way but after I tighten everything down, there now way the handle bar is moving anywhere.
 
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Originally Posted by mroleg
I just got 2-1/2" pullback risers and have the same issue. They don't close all the way but after I tighten everything down, there now way the handle bar is moving anywhere.
I had to go with shorter screws when I went from stock risers to my pullbacks.
 
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