Handlebar adjustment question
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Handlebar adjustment question
I was going to adjust my handlebars on my ultra per service manual, and I took the ignition switch and fairing cap off to get to the two bolts, but there wasn't enough clearance between the bolts and the instrument panel to get a socket in to loosen the bolts. Is there some kind of special star wrench tool to loosen these bolts? Thanks
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Are you saying TORX bolts nad not allen . Either way I have adjusted te bars before by loosening just the 2 under the ignition and acessories cover yes it is tight and not a lot of room but can be done, the two I did were allen. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE RIGHT TORX OR YOU CAN MAKE FOR A BIG MESS IF YOU RUIN THE INSIDE OF THAT TORX.
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If you have or can get one of the small bits which fit in the end of driver handle, you can use a 1/4 in box wrench to turn the bit. From what I rember you do not need to loosen thr pinch bot that much to rotate the bars. ( some times I will tape the bit in if I can not hold or keep the wrench on)
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I use a long torx bit that is part of a combo fold-up set. About 4" or so long. I put a rag to use as a cushion and to prevent scrap damage to the radio bezel and just get it in as straight as I can and then turn the bolt.
You just need to get the bottom two loose by a 1/4 turn or so and the bars will rotate where you need them. I raise mine up nearly all the way.
Make sure to tighten as much as you can and keep that torx wrench straight and seated or you will mess up the head of the bolt.
Good luck.
You just need to get the bottom two loose by a 1/4 turn or so and the bars will rotate where you need them. I raise mine up nearly all the way.
Make sure to tighten as much as you can and keep that torx wrench straight and seated or you will mess up the head of the bolt.
Good luck.
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This is how i did it. Go slow and use a decent ball allen and you'll be fine. The first time sucks....the second and third times are a breeze.
