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Message started by jacobrando on 04/17/09 at 22:30:38

Title: riser mod
Post by jacobrando on 04/17/09 at 22:30:38

just got some harley risers and wanted to know if anyone had a link
to the page on how to mount them could not find it thanks

Title: Re: riser mod
Post by diamond jim on 04/18/09 at 05:37:54

I did a detailed post about this maybe 4-5 months ago. I searched for a minute but couldn't find it. Do a search for harley riser mod using a little more patience than I have this morning and you'll find it.

The harley risers use either a 1/2"x13 thread or a 1/2"x20 thread. They should come with the proper bolts. If not, you can go to a hardware store and get some. Get gade 8 bolts if you have to go buy some.

Also, besides drilling, you'll also need to remove the metal sleeve that sits inside of the rubber bushings to allow the 1/2" bolt to fit. However, it's not a completely snug fit between the new 1/2" bolt and the inside of the rubber bushings. It's close, but filling in that little space will add stability. I took some aluminum flashing that is about at thick as soda can aluminum and wrapped it around the bolt in place of the stock sleeve to make a snug fit and maximize stability.

Mine started out with these 6" risers.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/S4021290.jpg

Then I added these extensions along with this supporting plate that doubles as a mount for the raised headlight supporting bolt.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/S4021612.jpg

This is the final product. This pic was one I used to highlight the new air filter but you can get an idea of where the bar is with 8" riser height.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh128/russ_diamond_jim/wkandn.jpg