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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Nice bro thanks for the step by step should help some folks out bro
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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Get some fat ones like I used, kinda beefy looking, they are about 3 3/4" to 4" tall. Help get the bars up near level with the top of the counsel. Remember how Tom's bike looks with the shorter risers? Always kinda bugs him. I think Harley sells them. I think thats where I got mine from.

Good luck and keep us posted.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 07FXSTOki
Jeff

Get some fat ones like I used, kinda beefy looking, they are about 3 3/4" to 4" tall. Help get the bars up near level with the top of the counsel. Remember how Tom's bike looks with the shorter risers? Always kinda bugs him. I think Harley sells them. I think thats where I got mine from.

Good luck and keep us posted.
Thanks Ron.

I ordered a set from J&P. Short, like I had on my Train.
Gonna go to Harley in the morning and pick up the last couple parts I need to finish this project.

At least finish it for now....

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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Looking great! Thanks for sharing the pics. I did mine myself about two years ago and wish I could have had seen some detailed pics like yours. Nice job!
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mjohnston66
Looking great! Thanks for sharing the pics. I did mine myself about two years ago and wish I could have had seen some detailed pics like yours. Nice job!
Thanks
I try to document everything I do to the bike.
It also helps us non mechanical types get the stuff back together.

I also keep a three ring binder with all my paperwork and receipts for parts so I can track everything...

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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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I installed the 12.5 ww chubbies and I thought I used my stock risers. Can't remember now. Why won't your risers work?
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsqrne
I installed the 12.5 ww chubbies and I thought I used my stock risers. Can't remember now. Why won't your risers work?
The stock risers and top clamp on the 2010 Heritage are to long to fit in the "reduced" area of the Chubby handlebars. They are about a 1/16" to long...

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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Awesome pics, thanks for sharing. Your bike looks great.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 10_Crossbones
Awesome pics, thanks for sharing. Your bike looks great.
Thanks much.

Slow steady progress.

New banjo bolt kit from Harley #41824-06
Pic: new part on the left, stock part on right



Pic of stock banjo on front caliper:


Pic of new banjo installed:


Thanks about it for now.
Still waiting on my risers to arrive.
I should have everything to complete the project once my risers show up.

BTW, I did get a new camera a couple weeks ago and still experimenting with the settings. Cannon T1i


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Old Dec 18, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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