2012 Roadster Handling

It probably is a Harley set. The bolts holding them needed a 19mm metric socket - the problem was there was not enough room between the bolt head and other "stuff" to get the socket around the bolt. I had to get my pipe wrench on the riser itself to get the whole thing spinning, then jam my biggest flathead screwdriver between a bolt face and the yoke, then graunch it off. The OEM riser nut needed a 14mm socket, which fits easily. I didn't use a sleeve, just evened the position then torqued it up to PFT, seems to be working.

Like I said earlier but after a much longer test ride, the odd handling is still there, but manageable. I suspect Journeyman's right about the uneven wear and the next step will be to arrange a 2nd mortgage and change the tyres.

JHortz - let us know how you get on with yours?
I’ll be having my forks out this winter, the bikes 16 years old and I’m pretty sure the oils not been changed, so new oil and seals this winter. I’ll be changing the four bolts that hold the two half’s of the calipers together, the plain steel bolts definitely looking daggy, so stainless or titanium going in. Might fit some Progressive fork springs as well, but unsure yet.
 
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