ape problems
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ape problems
I put a set of apes on my 10 fortyeight. I can't get them where they don't move. I thought about making some type of shim to be able to get them tight. has anyone else had this problem? They are close but needs just a little more to get the movement out.
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Mine have slipped a few times.. I ride home, push them back up, and tighten them a little bit more. I think I'm very near the point of breaking something, so if they slip again I'll do what others have suggested: putting sandpaper around the bars or cutting an aluminum can to put around the bars.
I don't really see how either is going to work, but like I said.. others have suggested those things and I'm going to try one or the other if they move again.
Let me know what works for you, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to solve this issue myself.
For what its worth, you can take the bars somewhere and have them knurled. I've no idea what kind of shop would do that.. but it's something else I've been told.
I don't really see how either is going to work, but like I said.. others have suggested those things and I'm going to try one or the other if they move again.
Let me know what works for you, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to solve this issue myself.
For what its worth, you can take the bars somewhere and have them knurled. I've no idea what kind of shop would do that.. but it's something else I've been told.
That's what sucks about aftermarket bars. They are not knurled.I have 10" Z bars that move on me every so often. I cut my bolts a little shorter so they don't bottom out and cranked the **** out of them. It helped but sometimes mine move on me also. Haven't figured out a good plan yet either. Thinking maybe a rubber seal between the bars and clamp might help them grip better.
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