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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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I have a 08 xl1200custom, I'm trying to pick out new risers, what size are the bolts that fasten the risers? I may be wrong but they all look pretty universal.

I know my stock bars are one inch right?

Other than making sure they are for one inch bars what else do I need to make sure as far as fitment?
 

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I have a 08 xl1200custom, I'm trying to pick out new risers, what size are the bolts that fasten the risers? I may be wrong but they all look pretty universal.

I know my stock bars are one inch right?

Other than making sure they are for one inch bars what else do I need to make sure as far as fitment?
I have the 09 low. Bars are one inch, bolts are 1/2 inch and 13 diameter. Should be the same as yours. 40 ft lbs torque.
 
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you dont need to torque em down just tighten em and push your bars forward if they arent tight enough they will move haha
 
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