How do you adjust the handlebars on a Harley Davidson?
All you need to do is ever so slightly back off the banjo bolt (just a tiny amount, you don’t need to turn it much at all to be able to re-position it, you don’t want to introduce any air into the system), and re-position it with the brake line so it’s not in the way when you rotate the bars.
How can I get my handlebars level with the seat?
Comfort riders or beginners will have handlebars level with the seat or higher. Loosen the stem cap, the bolt pointing up where the stem meets the bike. Take an Allen key and remove the bolt on the stem cap.
What’s the problem with the handlebars on a Harley?
Snug it back up at the new orientation when you’re done. Thank you for your response Babalu. However that does not solve my problem. It is the banlo bolt head that is fouling the bend on the handlebars when I try to rotate the brake lever assembly (including the resevoir) on the handlebar.
What’s the best way to raise handlebars on a bike?
They are usually below the seat 2-4″. Comfort riders or beginners will have handlebars level with the seat or higher. Loosen the stem cap, the bolt pointing up where the stem meets the bike. Take an Allen key and remove the bolt on the stem cap. This bolt keeps the handlebars on the bike, and you need to remove it to raise or lower your bars.
All you need to do is ever so slightly back off the banjo bolt (just a tiny amount, you don’t need to turn it much at all to be able to re-position it, you don’t want to introduce any air into the system), and re-position it with the brake line so it’s not in the way when you rotate the bars.
Snug it back up at the new orientation when you’re done. Thank you for your response Babalu. However that does not solve my problem. It is the banlo bolt head that is fouling the bend on the handlebars when I try to rotate the brake lever assembly (including the resevoir) on the handlebar.
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Why does my handlebar not rotate when the bar rotates?
The problem is: When the bars’ are rotated I will need to twist the clutch and brake levers the opposite way to give a straight pull on the levers. The clutch side is ok, but the brake side will not rotate enough because the brake reservoir banjo and nut foul the bend of the handlebar. Is there a smaller banjo and nut available?
What should I tighten on my Harley Davidson?
5 things you need to tighten on your Harley Davidson motorcycle! I see the same things loose all the time. I find loose bolts on Sportsters. Softail models seem to always have the same stuff loose. Those touring models seems to always want to have a shift lever fall right off. Even our beloved (RIP) Dyna model needs some extra love!
The problem is: When the bars’ are rotated I will need to twist the clutch and brake levers the opposite way to give a straight pull on the levers. The clutch side is ok, but the brake side will not rotate enough because the brake reservoir banjo and nut foul the bend of the handlebar. Is there a smaller banjo and nut available?