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This will need 2 people. Have the person loosen up the clamp holding the bars, while you hold the bars from slamming down on your gas tank. Then you pull the handlebars towards you if you want the controls closer. Once you get the bars where you want them, have the person tighten the clamp, then you are finished.
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I found that I also needed to rotate the controls forward some on the bars after moving the bars back. Like the bars, it was fairly simple to loosen the screws and rotate the controls. However, they won't move much due to the holes for the internal wiring.
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You don't NEED two people.. You can do it ALONE, my patience is lacking and I did apes on two bike alone with zero issues.. Your loosening 4bolts on the clamp not removing them while tying to juggle a beer on one foot.. Loosen them slowly, pull back as needed, tighten back up. You have have both hands on the bars to get what yoh need and simple lean over and tighten th bolts enough to hold the bars up then you have remove you other hand off the bar.. Loosen the torx on the controls either 25or27 dnt recall, rotate, tighten and ride
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I found I suffered from stiff shoulders when on longer rides on my Glide, which I eventually realised was due to stretching a little, to reach the grips. It took me a couple of attempts to get them just right, but they are fine now and so are my muscles. So the short answer is yes you can, although with a recent fairing it may be a bit involved to get at the clamp bolts. A second person is certainly helpful, as once the clamps 'let go' of the bars they may well move, so you lose where they started from. If you do tackle it solo take a few photos and measure a few distances before you start, to give you reference points for checking your handiwork. It's a cheap and easy solution to improve comfort, although an FSM may be a wise investment, for getting inside your fairing.
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Also make sure you turn the bars to full turn to check tank clearance, especially with after market bar's, don't think it's a problem on the stockers
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very good point
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You can do it by yourself.
Before I took my 'King from the dealer, I had Heritage bars installed and they installed them too far forward. I just barely loosened the bolts to where I could pull the bars back just a couple of clicks or so keeping them centered and tested them lock to lock to insure clearance.
Excellent now.
Take a picture of your bike from the side before and after to see the benefit.
Also, I did mine with the bike on the jack raised just enough to steady the bike straight up with wheels still on the ground.
It's not really that big of a deal.
Before I took my 'King from the dealer, I had Heritage bars installed and they installed them too far forward. I just barely loosened the bolts to where I could pull the bars back just a couple of clicks or so keeping them centered and tested them lock to lock to insure clearance.
Excellent now.
Take a picture of your bike from the side before and after to see the benefit.
Also, I did mine with the bike on the jack raised just enough to steady the bike straight up with wheels still on the ground.
It's not really that big of a deal.
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