Harley Davidson Handlebar Adjustment
They could be upgraded to chrome or rubber grips and you could change the handlebar.
Harley davidson handlebar adjustment. Hardly ever true the rear wheel is usually offset 5. Tighten riser bolts or the two bolts holding the bars onto the riser. The manual indicates that for FLHRXS the bars should be angled back from the parallel line of the fork tubes by a minimum of 17 degrees.
If the front wheel is vertical the back wheel is also perfectly vertical. There is some adjustment in the bar without pushing in the pin. You will have to remove the windshield the turn signals the spot light bar the headlight and the headlight nachelle to replace the riser bushings.
Once the grips fall naturally to hand your Dealer can also adjust the hand control. The stock handlebars on the Harley Davidson Touring are designed for comfort. Youll need to choose which direction you want to go in terms of adjustment.
The adjustment is super simple and only requires a T45 bit. I assume this is for windshield clearance no mention of FLHR for this adjustment in the manual. HeliBars Horizon Multi-Axis Adjustable Handlebar Features.
The handlebars can be adjusted but youll need to remove the ignition switch and the fairing cap which is located under the radio behind the switch. Just below where the clip-on goes around the fork tube is where youll locate a Torx size 45 bolt. If you just grind on the underside you should be able to make it.
Cover the fuel tank and the center of the handlebars with a heavy cloth towel. I would use a Dremel and grind the head carefully down to fit. It is a video by bikers for bikers.