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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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I took an allen wrench cut off the short end until there is just enough to grab a bolt and only loosen the rear bolts works like charm. It fits right under the radio bezel.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by T K Glider
To raise bars my indy had me grab a bar and lift the bike while he grabbed the other.We shook it til bars rose about an inch which was perfect for me.Total time,1 minute.
No offense, but I'd find a new Indy. Sounds like a good way to destroy the Knurling on the bars.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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If you have Allen head bolts, use an Allen wrench.
If you have Torx head bolts, use a Torx wrench.
I prefer to use the correct tool, but I guess a guy could go and buy new bolts for 'next' time.
 
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My 06 has allen heads. You just have to loosen the front 2, not all 4.
 
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Actually, that's the BACK 2 (closest to the driver)
 
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