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Message started by andylaughs on 10/03/07 at 10:27:02

Title: Riser question
Post by andylaughs on 10/03/07 at 10:27:02

I have an 87 Savage that I acquired in a partial trade about two nights ago. Having spent a few hours unbolting about 40 lbs in luggage, unnecessary chrome, passenger gear etc, I've decided that ramming my elbows into my knees is neither a comfortable nor safe riding position. Therefore I'm ditching the stock buckhorns in favor of a set of pullback drag bars.

Since the new bars will require taller risers, I was wondering if it's an ok idea to drill out the holes in steel cups on the rubber bushings to 5/8 to fit the bigger bolts for one of my 3 sets of leftover HD risers? I don't see how this would affect the structural integrity, but maybe somebody else does.

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by sluggo on 10/03/07 at 11:11:34

i don't see a problem with that.

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by verslagen1 on 10/03/07 at 11:25:38

The only issue would be going back to stock.

These are cheap parts, have at it.

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by andylaughs on 10/03/07 at 11:40:36

verslagen1 wrote:

The only issue would be going back to stock.

These are cheap parts, have at it.

Alright, then. It'll be done tonight. Stock? There's no going back now! Though I will keep the stock fender/tallight assembly for when I get the inevitable California Fixit Ticket for a sparto taillight and no blinkers.

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by Rockin_John on 10/03/07 at 21:40:32

B...B... But wait a minute! Harley risers only use 1/2" bolts! Why go with a hole 1/8" larger? That's allowing too much slop. I know, I've done a few of these myself. I just use a 1/2" drill bit, then clean/debur the hole a bit with a round file, and get a nice tight fit.