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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 08:45 AM
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Default HD 4" risers/pullback aligment on Fatboy Lo

I just installed a set of HD 4" pullback/risers on my Lo. So far my body love them, so much comfortable riding position, but here is the deal. I can't have the proper aligment between handelbar and forks, tried almost 6 times and still off, means when my handlebar is straight my forks are slightly to my left side so my right arm is more extended than left one when I'm riding. Really don't know if is bushings issue or what but looks like when I set up the risers, all looks ok and straight and when I thight the big screws under the tree, that is when they move. Any tip on a proper way to set/adjust or mount this thing will be helpful.....
 
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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I bought a set of the 4" pullbacks for my Slim for the same reason.
After install I also noticed that my bars were tilted to one side.
I swapped the risers (left to right and vice versa) and they straightened right up.
Go figure... You'd think they would be machined to be identical.
Apparently that's not always the case.
 

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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:48 AM
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I just installed the 4" pullbacks on my new Fattie and same issue. As per one of the members I was going to swap them around but I am also going to replace the bushings with the newer poly bushings at the same time. When my bars are straight it looks like my trees is turned ever so slightly to the right. HMMMM!
 
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Well I guess I will be swapping those risers today and give a try.....Thanks for the quick response....
 
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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Would you have a part number for the risers ? I have a stock handlebar setup on a Breakout and really need to get them up and back . I the H-D risers have any pull back or just taller ?


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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 11:35 AM
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I would still recommend poly bushings. I just added them to my Softail Slim and it really stiffens the front end up.
 
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