5. Using knurled areas of handlebar as a guide, center
handlebars between lower handlebar clamps.
NOTE
On some models, knurled areas of handlebar will be completely
hidden by upper handlebar clamp and will not be visible at all
when handlebar is centered properly.
6. Raise handlebars to normal riding position and hold in
position.
7. Secure handlebars in clamp:
a. Tighten two rear fasteners (1) until cast-in spacers
contact handlebar lower clamps (7).
b. Tighten front fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7 Nm).
c. Final tighten rear fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7
Nm). Slight gap between upper and lower clamps
should exist at front.
8. Tighten lower handlebar clamp fasteners (13) to 30-40 ft-
lbs (40.7-54.2 Nm).
9. Install speedometer cover (4) and speedometer cover
fasteners (5). Tighten fasteners to 50-60 in-lbs (5.6-6.8
Nm).
FXDB Models
1. See Figure 2-102. Place handlebars (3) on risers. Install
upper handlebar clamps (2). Install but do not tighten
clamp fasteners.
2. Using knurled areas of handlebar as a guide, center
handlebars between lower handlebar clamps.
NOTE
On some models, knurled areas of handlebar will be completely
hidden by upper handlebar clamp and will not be visible at all
when handlebar is centered properly.
3. Raise handlebars to normal riding position and hold in
position.
4. Secure handlebars in clamp:
a. Tighten two rear fasteners (1) until cast-in spacers
contact risers.
b. Tighten front fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7 Nm).
c. Final tighten rear fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7
Nm). Slight gap between upper and lower clamps
should exist at front.
FXDL Models
1. See Figure 2-103. If risers (5) were removed, install lock-
washers (12) on riser fasteners (13). Install ground cable
(15) and ground cable washer (14) on right-side fastener.
NOTE
In next step, make sure cup washers (8), bushings (9) and
spacers (10) are in position in upper fork bracket (11).
2. Slide riser fasteners through upper fork bracket.
3. Loosely install risers to upper fork bracket using riser
fasteners.
4. Place handlebars (4) on risers. Install upper handlebar
clamp (2). Install but do not tighten clamp fasteners.
5. Using knurled areas of handlebar as a guide, center
handlebars between lower handlebar clamps.
NOTE
On some models, knurled areas of handlebar will be completely
hidden by upper handlebar clamp and will not be visible at all
when handlebar is centered properly.
6. Raise handlebars to normal riding position and hold in
position.
7. Secure handlebars in clamp:
a. Tighten two rear fasteners (1) until cast-in spacers
contact risers.
b. Tighten front fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7 Nm).
c. Final tighten rear fasteners to 12-16 ft-lbs (16.3-21.7
Nm). Slight gap between upper and lower clamps
should exist at front.
8. Tighten riser fasteners to 30-40 ft-lbs (40.7-54.2 Nm).
9. Install speedometer cover (4) and speedometer cover
fasteners (5). Tighten fasteners to 50-60 in-lbs (5.6-6.8
Nm).
10. Install riser cover (3) riser cover fastener (6). Tighten
fastener to 50-60 in-lbs (5.6-6.8 Nm).
All Models
1. Install left handlebar grip.
2. Install right and left handlebar switch assemblies. Do not
tighten at this time. See 8.29 RIGHT HANDLEBAR
SWITCH or 8.30 LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCH.
3. Install clutch control assembly. See 2.24 CLUTCH CON-
TROL.
4. Install front brake master cylinder. See 2.12 FRONT
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
5. Connect battery negative cable. Tighten to 60-69
in-lb (6.8-10.9 Nm)
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before
operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in
death or serious injury. (00316a)
6. Test front brake lever for pressure and operation.
7. Test for correct operation. Adjust as required. See
1.14 THROTTLE CABLES.
8. Turn the Ignition/Light Key Switch to IGNITION and test
switches for proper operation.
9. Operate brake lever to test stop light lamp.
2008 Dyna Service: Chassis 2-71
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