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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Kowan
The Carlini risers and BR's aggressive knurling didn't really need the hidden set screw in the risers, but it's a nice feature anyway.
Still a nice feature...key is to remember to put the lil allens in before slappin the bars on then titen them
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Like others said, a small gap is normal. I used the same exact bars on my sporty and had the same result. The only thing I would suggest is to tighten each bolt evenly, a little bit at a time so that you get even pressure on the bars/knurling. Good luck.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 07:32 PM
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I just got my 14" narrow Burlys!! Did you get there kit? How did the cables fit? if you got them
 
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