Got my Chucksters

dennisbailey · 07-03-2009, 10:17 PM

Got my Chuckster Risers in the mail today. Not much of a wrench but it looks easy enough. Going to give it a whirl tomorrow. Let you all know how they work out.

cactusjack · 07-03-2009, 11:41 PM

When it comes time to re-attach the handlebars, you tighten the front handlebar clamp bolts to 25 ft-lbs first, then tighten the rear clamps (closest to the rider) to 25 ft-lbs. If done properly, the 2 halves of the clamps will be tight at the front with a gap at the rear. Some folks try to "split the difference", but for the handlebars to be properly clamped, there should be no gap at the front.

This is from the Kaw service manual.

chuckster131 · 07-04-2009, 07:41 AM

Thanks Scott for mentioning that, as I need to add that to my instruction sheet. I have been told by someone in that past, they tried splitting the difference on the caps and broke one.
What I do is look at the cap, and you will notice that one side is longer on the bottom side. That goes towards the front, and that goes tight to the bottom half and then tighten each of the lower bolts after, there will be a gap. 25ftlbs is correct and I take the one's under the triple tree to 40 ftlbs.

dennisbailey · 07-24-2009, 07:09 PM

Finally got the time to put the Chuckster Risers on before a big ride tomorrow. Pretty dang easy and boy are they great. Glad I went with the Chucksters. Saved money, got the rise and pull back that I needed and they look great. Big ride tomorrow. That will be the real test.

dogdoc · 07-24-2009, 09:35 PM

all you have to do is tighten the bolts real tight and your done.

chuckster131 · 07-25-2009, 07:14 AM

Thanks Dennis,
I appreciate the feedback my friend,and glad you like them. Enjoy your ride today.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Dennis Bailey

Finally got the time to put the Chuckster Risers on before a big ride tomorrow. Pretty dang easy and boy are they great. Glad I went with the Chucksters. Saved money, got the rise and pull back that I needed and they look great. Big ride tomorrow. That will be the real test.

macmac · 07-25-2009, 08:20 AM

Think big beach towel on the gas tank!!!!!!

dennisbailey · 07-25-2009, 06:29 PM

First ride with the chuckster risers today. They were great. Wish I wouldn't have waited so long. Put in 400+ miles today and no sore back or elbows. What a difference. Buddies mentioned how good they looked to.

07-03-2009, 10:17 PM	#1
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Got my Chucksters Got my Chuckster Risers in the mail today. Not much of a wrench but it looks easy enough. Going to give it a whirl tomorrow. Let you all know how they work out. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-03-2009, 11:41 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Got my Chucksters When it comes time to re-attach the handlebars, you tighten the front handlebar clamp bolts to 25 ft-lbs first, then tighten the rear clamps (closest to the rider) to 25 ft-lbs. If done properly, the 2 halves of the clamps will be tight at the front with a gap at the rear. Some folks try to "split the difference", but for the handlebars to be properly clamped, there should be no gap at the front. This is from the Kaw service manual. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-04-2009, 07:41 AM	#3
chuckster131 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jackson, Michigan Posts: 1,367	Got my Chucksters Thanks Scott for mentioning that, as I need to add that to my instruction sheet. I have been told by someone in that past, they tried splitting the difference on the caps and broke one. What I do is look at the cap, and you will notice that one side is longer on the bottom side. That goes towards the front, and that goes tight to the bottom half and then tighten each of the lower bolts after, there will be a gap. 25ftlbs is correct and I take the one's under the triple tree to 40 ftlbs. __________________ Joe (Chuckster) Norris Jackson, Michigan 2007 Goldwing 2010 Voyager (Blue/Silver)sold 2001 Nomad (gone, but not forgotten) www.chucksterscustoms.com
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07-24-2009, 07:09 PM	#4
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Got my Chucksters Finally got the time to put the Chuckster Risers on before a big ride tomorrow. Pretty dang easy and boy are they great. Glad I went with the Chucksters. Saved money, got the rise and pull back that I needed and they look great. Big ride tomorrow. That will be the real test. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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07-24-2009, 09:35 PM	#5
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07-25-2009, 08:20 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Got my Chucksters Think big beach towel on the gas tank!!!!!! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-25-2009, 06:29 PM	#8
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Got my Chucksters First ride with the chuckster risers today. They were great. Wish I wouldn't have waited so long. Put in 400+ miles today and no sore back or elbows. What a difference. Buddies mentioned how good they looked to. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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