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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Hey guys, looking to see if anybody else has this issue. Installed some yaffe Monkey Bars on my 08 Street Glide. They feel loose at the top. The clamps are tourqued correct. I was thinking since they are tall and wide that there would be some flex at the top. Should i take it apart and crank the bolts down? Does anybody elses have this movement on their apes? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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change your bushing to Poly. gooden tite is one example of solid bushings.
 
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Your '08 does have the one piece top clamp, doesn't it"
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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As mentioned...use poly bushings. Next, screw the recommended torque rating. Crank the bolts down, just MAKE SURE NOT to snap/strip them. And, get some skateboard grip tape and wrap around the bars before cranking them down. The '08s have a one piece top clamp so you are good there. Do all this and they won't budge!
 
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Thanks guys, just ordered the Poly bushings. Try to get them on this weekend. Will update with results.
 
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My tube which the grip goes on is coming loose contacted Yaffe but still waiting? Paid alot to install and have loosen up in just two months.
 
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My tube which the grip goes on is coming loose contacted Yaffe but still waiting? Paid alot to install and have loosen up in just two months.
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Just finished mine this past weekend. You will see a huge difference with new bushings. I did mine and upgraded to the one piece clamp. (02 was a two piece clamp) Solid as a Rock now.
 
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Isn't there gonna be a little flex? I added the 12" monkey bars and I have little flex in the bars when I brake. If this isn't normal let me know.
 
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