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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Hey all. So I gots a question. I installed some 6" straight riser on my standard to go with my drag bar and after torquing down the top clamp bolts (the risers are the kind that dont use a top clamp, they are individual risers) there is still like an 1/8" gap between the top clamps and the risers. My buddies say its not a big deal and that they have seen the same gap on other bikes with the same installation. The bar measures out a 1" but is powdercoated and the risers measure out a hair shy of 1" which makes sense since they should be for proper fitment (i assume). Anyway, has anyone else experienced this?
 
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does anyone out there sporting a set of aftermarket straight risers have this gap issue?
 
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Like Decon said, you are good to go. As long as the clamp is tight and the bars dont move, you are fine. there should be a gap.
 
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Works for me. Thanks.
 
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