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Old May 15, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Changing risers. What's the torque of the risers? Thx
 
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Old May 15, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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On the Dyna, it's 38-40 lb/ft. I imagine it's probably the same on your Softail.
 
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Right on, thanks. Just felt as if I couldn't get em tight enough.
 
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