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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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Can someone please give me the torque specs for the 4 bolts on the handlebar riser that hold the handle bars? Bike is in sig.
 
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14-18 foot lbs. if I recall.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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12-15ft/lbs according to the chrome bolt kit I just installed. That's the same as 144-180in/lbs if your torque wrench measures that way.
 
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My HD Service Manual says 12-18 ft lbs.
 
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Be sure to use blue loctite,they will come loose,also check torque on risers.
 
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