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How to secure ape hangers? - 5/9/2008 10:42:43 AM

livingitup

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I have an '05 FLSTSC Springer Classic with 16" apes. The riser clamps are tight, though the bars continue to slide back after a little bit of riding. The apes are knurled at the clamp mounting spot as well. Does any body have any suggestions on what I can do to keep them from slipping? Any products that I can apply that will help them stick in place? Thanks, Chad

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RE: How to secure ape hangers? - 5/9/2008 12:01:11 PM

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The best/only thing that worked for me was using an automatic center-punch & putting lots of random dimples all over the contact surfaces of the bars. They haven't moved again. Should be able to pick up an automatic center punch at a store that sells quality tools. Or you can do it the old fashioned way with a hammer & center-punch.

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RE: How to secure ape hangers? - 5/9/2008 12:17:26 PM

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RE: How to secure ape hangers? - 5/9/2008 2:03:05 PM

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A 16" ape puts a lot of leverage on the clamp, especially if you push the bike by holding the grips. I used to have 16s and no matter how tight the clamp was, I always got movement with I moved the bike by holding the bars. I changed my technique to putting most of the force on the frame and using the handlebars only to guide it. But if they're moving while you're riding it's not a good thing. Make sure you use an allen socket that you can tighten down with a ratchet, not just the typical "L" shaped allen wrench.

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RE: How to secure ape hangers? - 5/10/2008 7:17:58 AM

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There is a way to tighten the clamp. I am pretty sure that if you crank down the front 2 bolts then crank down the back to. We did it on a buddys apes and he tried everything and it worked. A guy told us about it and he said that is how harley tightens down there handlebars. Give it a shot. If that don't work try it the other way the backs first then fronts. Bad memory can't remeber which way it is.

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