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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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I just got my 2010 sg with 12.5 chubby apes. After riding couple hundred miles the bars loosened up and pulled back a little. Brought it back for tightening but hoping it's not something serious. I had them use Poly bushings also. And I love them but a little worried now, any one have similiar issues, thanks.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2010 | 10:27 AM
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Drill out the risers and put Helicoils in. This will really help.
 
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how much to they cost? labor? etc. can you provide a product # or something? Thanks
 
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I run the Chubby Wild1 12.5 bagger apes and have never had a problem, they didn't tighten them up to spec , you shouldn't have a problem
 
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You can get Helicoils at any autoparts store or Home Depot. I can't remember the size you need. Bring a riser bolt with you and measure it at the store. Get the appropriate size and follow the instructions. You will need red loc tite too.
 
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see what happens after they get retightened and if not I'll check out the helicoils.
 
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Loctite is your friend. Red if you plan on leaving them in their current location, blue if you may want to adjust later on down the road.
 
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