adjusting the handlebars
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From: Jayhawk Country
Correct, remove that plastic cover behind the handlebars and you will see the 2 Allen Bolts. That little cover just pops off.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
cut and paste of earlier post:
cover your tank with a thick towel, make sure you have at least 3/8" clearance when at full lock- the handlebars are on bushings and will move if leaned on, you don't want to scratch the tank
We see posts once in awhile about the common tranny end cover coming loose and leaking. ( revised torque spec is now 25 ft lbs.)
Owners may be hesitant to tackle this as the manual says remove headers...what a PIA.
The alternative is to use another tool that is small enough to get in there- this also works for the handlebar clamps, which is what i was adjusting today.
A 1/4" drive screwdriver bit can be placed butt end first into the allen head and turned with a wrench.
if clearance is tight, just hacksaw a piece off of a 1/4" allen wrench. slip it into the allen and turn with a wrench.
Keep the stub with your other allens- I misplaced mine ( cause it's small) so i made another- I'll put a big piece of tape on this one
job done.
Mike
Owners may be hesitant to tackle this as the manual says remove headers...what a PIA.
The alternative is to use another tool that is small enough to get in there- this also works for the handlebar clamps, which is what i was adjusting today.
A 1/4" drive screwdriver bit can be placed butt end first into the allen head and turned with a wrench.
if clearance is tight, just hacksaw a piece off of a 1/4" allen wrench. slip it into the allen and turn with a wrench.
Keep the stub with your other allens- I misplaced mine ( cause it's small) so i made another- I'll put a big piece of tape on this one
job done.
Mike
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From: St.Louis Mo.
don't know about your 09, but my 12 had torx bolts in the handle bar clamp and they were tight and i mean really tight. no way i could get them loose so i just remove the radio and loosen the front bolt using a ratchet. not that big of a deal. if you do it this way you don't need to remove switch or the panel below it.
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