Play in handle bars
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From: Longview, Washington
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
yeah, just a little give- they should feel "positive" when cornering etc.
the bushing are there to isolate the hands from vibration, and last for years.
IF you feel the bars are slipping inside the clamp, then it is just a matter of a little more tension on the clamp ( and locktite)
mike
the bushing are there to isolate the hands from vibration, and last for years.
IF you feel the bars are slipping inside the clamp, then it is just a matter of a little more tension on the clamp ( and locktite)
mike
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From: Portland, OR
1. Use locktite and torque wrench. Don't trust your ARM.
2. Tighten headlight-side bolts first, and all the way snug so the top clamp touches the bottom clamp.
3. Lastly, tighten the bolts on the rider side to correct torque. The gap in the clamp should be wider towards the driver than the side towards the headlight. This pinches the bar and holds better.
Setup techs at dealers often tighten them the same all around and the bar will come lose. The maint manuals has the directions.
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