stupid question..riser cover help??
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EDIT...You said there are no screws under the "dogbone"? Mine (2008) has two handlebar clamp bolts under that cover. If they are not there, I don't know how to help. Sorry.
Last edited by racinjunkie; Oct 31, 2009 at 05:18 PM.
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If you can get to the 4 bolts on the handlebar clamps, you're in luck. If you have to go through the entire removal process, you might as well ditch the 2 clamps and install a single piece handlebar clamp. They're not that expensive and are a better clamping device than the 2 pieces that are standard on the RK.
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Rob7711, I just adusted my heritage bars on my 09 RK, simple 3 min. job, as stated before, remove the brushed aluminum and black cover just above the lock, I actually just pryed it off with my fingers, then you will see the 2 allen head bolts to adjust your bars.
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Thanks guys for your attempts to help but I think I have found the answer to the question ... apparently my model is what the moco calls Harley Davidson International and these models are slightly different ..
Here is an extract of from the service manual (yes, I bought a copy in sheer desperation .. hehe)
which I found under the Fork Lock Removal section ..
NOTE
On HDI models, use a center punch to make a pilot hole at the
top of each break-away screw. Install a 1/8 inch left handed
bit in drill and set the drill to reverse. Positioning the bit in the
pilot hole, spin out the break-away screws.
Apparently those two blank screws are what moco calls "breakaway" screws ... some sort of security feature I suppose. Now to get to it and get those heritage bars fitted ...
Here is an extract of from the service manual (yes, I bought a copy in sheer desperation .. hehe)
which I found under the Fork Lock Removal section ..
NOTE
On HDI models, use a center punch to make a pilot hole at the
top of each break-away screw. Install a 1/8 inch left handed
bit in drill and set the drill to reverse. Positioning the bit in the
pilot hole, spin out the break-away screws.
Apparently those two blank screws are what moco calls "breakaway" screws ... some sort of security feature I suppose. Now to get to it and get those heritage bars fitted ...
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That's not a dumb question at all. Probably no surprise, but, there are quite a few screws that need removed to gain access to the handlebar fasteners. A manual would probably be very helpful. But, here's the gist of it:
About the only thing you don't remove is the nacelle.
Remove headlamp trim ring.
Remove 7 or 8 screws that hold headlamp assembly in place
Remove headlamp from harness.
Remove screw at headlight end of nacelle spear.
Lift spear out.
Loosen screw hidden under spear.
Remove plastic trim piece around keyhole.
Remove three screws that hold the cover
You should now see the 2 allen head bolts that hold the handlebar clamp
Loosen them, adjust handlebars, tighten.
Reverse sequence to reassemble.
Good luck!
Mark
About the only thing you don't remove is the nacelle.
Remove headlamp trim ring.
Remove 7 or 8 screws that hold headlamp assembly in place
Remove headlamp from harness.
Remove screw at headlight end of nacelle spear.
Lift spear out.
Loosen screw hidden under spear.
Remove plastic trim piece around keyhole.
Remove three screws that hold the cover
You should now see the 2 allen head bolts that hold the handlebar clamp
Loosen them, adjust handlebars, tighten.
Reverse sequence to reassemble.
Good luck!
Mark
Dude. You wrote this 10 years ago! and you may not get my post but I a so grateful to you! I am changing out my handlebars on my 2017 Road King Special and they have not changed the fastener cover at all and thanks to you I was able to remove it. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks so much. Tomorrow am, I'm back to finish changing out my bars!
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Dude. You wrote this 10 years ago! and you may not get my post but I a so grateful to you! I am changing out my handlebars on my 2017 Road King Special and they have not changed the fastener cover at all and thanks to you I was able to remove it. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks so much. Tomorrow am, I'm back to finish changing out my bars!
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