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Vospertw
Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 07:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

All,

Picked up some bar risers today and really didn't like the way they looked after installation - so I threw the bars back on without the risers so I can be ready to take it for a spin tomorrow. However, when I finished I noticed I have about a 3mm gap between the top clamp and bottom clamp at the rear of the handlebars. Front of the clamps are snugged together. I followed the service manual (I think) - turned each bolt in a few turns in sequence so the top clamp would come down evenly, and then tightened front bolts first, then rear (pretty much the way I've done every other bike I've owned). Seems like there was a small gap in the rear of the bars before I started but I'm old and don't trust my memory - can anyone confirm?

Second question, service manual says to use Loctite 271. That seems pretty darn strong for those threads. I put a drop of Honda Medium on each bolt and even that made me nervous... is everyone using 271 on the handlebar bolts?

(Message edited by vospertw on August 14, 2010)
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Andymnelson
Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

there will be a gap. Torque to spec and you'll be good to go. I like to tighten them down so the gap is even.

no loc tite on mine! With SS bolts going into aluminum, it is entirely uneccessary. But the standard will be good.
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Vospertw
Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 12:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Andy, thanks. I'm going to give the risers another shot tomorrow. I've never used loctite on other bikes, but the torque spec was generally higher on those as well. I'll see how it feels tomorrow.
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Cmostech
Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 10:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am also looking to put risers on my XB I have a XB9R any suggestions?
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Vospertw
Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 11:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cmostech, depends on how much rise you want. I put Precision Engineering 1" risers on and they were great for me. Nice thing about the 1" risers is that you can use the stock cables. You could also go with another bar style with more rise without adding risers.
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Madiro
Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 05:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi Buelligan from Bonnie Scotland. I thought I had posted this already but can't see it. I'm new to forums! Can't find a supplier of risers for my x1. Just want 1" Can anybody help....PLEASE

cheers
Madiro
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Vospertw
Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Madiro, I see the same risers as mine are listed at American Sport Bike for the X1.
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