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Apehangers in motion - 5/20/2008 9:34:24 AM

FireRider61

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i have 16' apes on my deluxe....i cant even change my own oil or hang a picture straight so im asking you wrenches out there for help....No matter what the mechanics at Harley do after a few weeks my handlebars keep moving too much for my liking...Any suggestions on what to do ?

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RE: Apehangers in motion - 5/23/2008 12:43:35 PM

thrillseeker

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is the area on the bar, where the clamp grabs on, gnurled? If not, this is likely your problem. I don't know if you can score that yourself to roughen up the area or not. My fear would be it would expose area for rust to set in.

Other than that, I think the proper procedure is to tighten the front bolts, then tighten the rear bolts. I don't have an SM in front of me, so I don't know the TQ Specs.
Giving them a real good cinch down is pretty much your best option, but be careful as you run the risk of sheering off a bolt head, then you are screwed.

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