handle bars sipping down

sparky44 · 08-23-2011, 11:17 AM

I have tightened the hex nuts in the risers as tight as possible but the handle bars keep sliiping down. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?

cactusjack · 08-23-2011, 02:27 PM

There's a procedure for properly tightening the handlebar clamps. "tight as possible" isn't it. I no longer have a Nomad service manual, but if I remember correctly, you torque the front clamp bolts to 25 ft/lbs, then torque the rear at 25 ft/lbs. The clamps should not sit level, they should fit flush at the front with a small gap at the rear. If this has been going on for some time, it's possible the knurls on the bars have worn down or worn the clamps themselves.

sparky44 · 08-23-2011, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the info.

**BudMan** · 08-23-2011, 04:02 PM

Yes, you tighten one side of the clamp till it touches, then tighten the other.

sparky44 · 08-24-2011, 10:44 AM

Thanks guys. I did what you suggested and so far so good.

08-23-2011, 11:17 AM	#1
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08-23-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	handle bars sipping down There's a procedure for properly tightening the handlebar clamps. "tight as possible" isn't it. I no longer have a Nomad service manual, but if I remember correctly, you torque the front clamp bolts to 25 ft/lbs, then torque the rear at 25 ft/lbs. The clamps should not sit level, they should fit flush at the front with a small gap at the rear. If this has been going on for some time, it's possible the knurls on the bars have worn down or worn the clamps themselves. __________________ 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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08-23-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
sparky44 Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: winnsboro ,La.71295 Posts: 44	handle bars sipping down Thanks for the info.
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08-23-2011, 04:02 PM	#4
BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	handle bars sipping down Yes, you tighten one side of the clamp till it touches, then tighten the other. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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08-24-2011, 10:44 AM	#5
sparky44 Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: winnsboro ,La.71295 Posts: 44	handle bars sipping down Thanks guys. I did what you suggested and so far so good. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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