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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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I would like to move my apes a bit foward but when I put my winshield on it knocks it foward out of the rubber grommets.what are you guys doing with apes and a windshield.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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I am still running my stock Mini Apes so I don't have an issue.

But thinking maybe U could put a shim between Ur brackets and Ur shield at the top, if its the top part thats causing the problem..
All pends how much U more room U need as far as the thickness of the shim...

Is it hitting the very top of Ur shield or mid lower.. If its the top only, might consider cuttting Ur shield shorter too.

better info or a Pic would help get an answer.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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I have 12 inch apes,i have the bars pulled back enuff where the windshield is touching them,i put 2 clear rubber bumpers on the shield so it dont scratch(you find them in home depot goes between the glass and a table)i also took all the shims out of the mounting and bow my windshield a little for a tight fit,,
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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i had to cut my shield for my apes to fit

tried to up load i pic of it but my computer wont let me

its easy to do they have a video on youtube on how to do it

or search on here theres threads about how to do it
 
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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I run 16s; they're pushed a little forward of the forks, not much though. I've got about an inch or so between the bars and the windshield.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I have 2 windshields
1 is cut for when there pushed forwards
1 is stock for when there pulled back
 
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