Changing Riser Bushings-Fatboy 2004
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Changing Riser Bushings-Fatboy 2004
I'm going to be changing to the poly riser bushings. To make it easier to get to the riser bolts it looks like I really need to take off the metal shield(don't know what to call it other than a shield) that finishes off the top of the forks on the Fatboy. So, asking for some help on how difficult it is to take that off. I know I could just start unscrewing things and see how far I get but really would like a word of advice. Or, do you think it is possible to make the change with only what little access you have on the backside of the shield. Any special technigues? Does anyone think that maybe it could be done with a socket wrench with a long extension so as to get the wrench down where there is some operating room?
I know I need to get a service manual and I will do that so I will know how to do these things in the future.
Appreciate any help. I
I know I need to get a service manual and I will do that so I will know how to do these things in the future.
Appreciate any help. I
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I'll be doing mine this weekend. I'm taking my fork cover off so I can get good access to the riser bolt. I've never had mine off before but it's just a matter of taking some torx screws out.
The exploded view in my parts manual shows that the back L shaped panel comes off separately so I'll start with that and go from there.
The exploded view in my parts manual shows that the back L shaped panel comes off separately so I'll start with that and go from there.
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Thanks so much for the info. So all you have to do is unscrew the torx nuts on the back of the covers and that back section will come off? The sides of the back section looked to me like they were somehow locked in, or integrated, with the front cover. I'll give it a shot tonight.
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I'm just guessing but I think they are about the same as to the fork covers.
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Thanks so much for the info. So all you have to do is unscrew the torx nuts on the back of the covers and that back section will come off? The sides of the back section looked to me like they were somehow locked in, or integrated, with the front cover. I'll give it a shot tonight.
The front and back are separate, but the overlap at the sides.
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There is no need to take off the fork tins to remove the riser bolts. It would make it a bit easier to get to, but not necessary at all. I have swapped bars without taking off the tins several times. Use a long socket or an extension if necessary.
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I finished changing to the poly just a few minutes ago and did it without taking the tins off. A little frustrating but not bad. The result is that the bars are still off. The right hand (throttle) grip is behind the left grip. This is really irritating.
I think there are risers that leave a little play in the bolt so that you can make an adjustment. There's an aftermarket supplier called Scootworks and they advertised these type of risers. Anyone ever tried these?
I think there are risers that leave a little play in the bolt so that you can make an adjustment. There's an aftermarket supplier called Scootworks and they advertised these type of risers. Anyone ever tried these?
