So I've got some new handlebars to put on and I stopped by my local dealer to pick up some of the little plastic retaining clips. If you don't know what I'm talking about - they are the little plastic zip-tie clips that hold your cables in place. I asked for 6 (4 for the bars and two more for when I swap out my spark plug wires). Well, they wanted $3 EACH for these little .05 cent pieces of plastic! Doesn't seem like much, but there's no way I'm going to spend $18 plus tax for 6 little pcs of plastic!!!

Nowif I can just get the old ones out...

 

If you're talking about standard zip ties, just go to any hardware/auto parts store and pick up 100 for $2.

 

yeah, but dont you want the zip ties with the bar and shield logo on it and the ones that have been put through extensive R & D to ensure the highest standard in zip ties that only HD can provide????

i just dont know how these guys can quote those prices with a straight face, now thats talent!

 

Theziptiesat the dealership are made of special high grade plastic...I can get you a special deal on these 10 for $10.00 plus shipping.

 

I would like to watch the tryouts these guys must have to go through when applying for the job. Ability to keep a straight face must be the major test.

 

sounds like a trip to the local JEGS automotive store is in order, can probably pick them up for 2.00

 

Home Depot has them, bag of 100 black,around a $1.88

 

I was able to use my old ones when I just changed out my bars last week. If you're careful, they will come out and you will be able to re-use. They just have some plastic arow looking tabs that are failry pliable, they should work again. good luck

 

Hes talking about the circular shaped ones that have a pointed end and go in the bars. I reused mine on my Sportster. If your careful you can get em out without breaking them.

 

My dealer has handed them to me and said "Enjoy". Are you a regular customer supporting that dealer?? Anyway, next time try a NAPA store, cars use them also.