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Mar 31, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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Punjabi Rider

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Thanks for the heads up installing new bars on my wife's UC next week or so. I think drilling and pining it will be the best peace of mind but she is not that strong to muscle the beast anyway if it starts to go down she is going to just let it go.

Mar 31, 2014 | 07:53 PM

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bigdumbnoitall00

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all the bar manufacturers recommend the ONE PIECE clamp.

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:07 PM

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streeter

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Originally Posted by bigdumbnoitall00

all the bar manufacturers recommend the ONE PIECE clamp.

Absolutely need the one piece clamp. Also not only is the proper torque needed but the procedure is paramount in clamping the bars. All spelled out in the service manual. If using a good quality bar and procedure, they should never give you problems.

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:16 PM

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sixshooter

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Do the SG's come with one or two piece from the factory? I haven't taken mine apart yet.

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:17 PM

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Northbound Southerner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sixshooter

Do the SG's come with one or two piece from the factory? I haven't taken mine apart yet.

One piece...

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:30 PM

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Firechaser1141

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Originally Posted by sixshooter

Do the SG's come with one or two piece from the factory? I haven't taken mine apart yet.

Mines two

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:32 PM

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HDV-GLIDE

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Yep, use the correct sequence and torque to specs and the bars will not move.....

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:35 PM

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NAZ R1d3r

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Yeah that's pretty scary. I just read on Wild One's site that any 08 and later touring bikes have the correct clamp....anyone find this to be true or not?

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Mar 31, 2014 | 08:39 PM

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Northbound Southerner

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Originally Posted by Firechaser1141

Mines two

What year is your bike? We are talking about the top clamp. Your bike looks too new to have the two piece one...

Mar 31, 2014 | 08:39 PM

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Northbound Southerner

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Originally Posted by NAZ R1d3r

Yeah that's pretty scary. I just read on Wild One's site that any 08 and later touring bikes have the correct clamp....anyone find this to be true or not?

True...

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