changing new grips
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Tourer
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changing new grips
Dyna Superglide Custom. Just bought HD cushioned grips. Left grip is a no brainer, Kind of leary getting into the throttle controls. Thinking of having it done by my local shop (real close to me) Or should I try it myself? thanks guys
Cruiser
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From: Northern NJ
RE: changing new grips
I just put heated grips on myself. While the right grip was harder than the left, it was certainly not as hard as threading the wired through the bars, or hooking up the electricity.
If you are good with tools, and small spaces, you can handle the grip. It's very straightforward. You just need to be careful not to lose the little ferrules that connect to the throttle cable. The hard part is getting the cable back into the grip. It's a bit challenging because of the tension on the cables.
If you are good with tools, and small spaces, you can handle the grip. It's very straightforward. You just need to be careful not to lose the little ferrules that connect to the throttle cable. The hard part is getting the cable back into the grip. It's a bit challenging because of the tension on the cables.
Road Master
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From: Katy, Texas
RE: changing new grips
Do it yourself...its easy. Back off the cable adjustment screws (make note of how many threads are exposed on each one) remove the cable ends from the grip and reinstall, adjusting the screws back to the original position. Just watch out for a couple of small pieces with the brake switch that can fall out if you are not careful (if the do, just slip them back into position).
Also, do the right one first, so you can line the left one up to match the pattern on the right one.
Also, do the right one first, so you can line the left one up to match the pattern on the right one.
Tourer
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From: Valencia, Spain
RE: changing new grips
Do it yourself. Remove the old ones and see how are they put in their place, so you can see how to put the new ones. It's an easy job. Do it carefully and save the $ you'll have to pay the dealer.
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From: GA
RE: changing new grips
Have you bought the shop manual? I have one of those and pictures always help me conceptualize. It is easy in terms of the actual work but as stated previously those little ferrules that can be tricky. The first time I changed out grips I thought I was going to break the throttle cable, but no such problem. It just takes patience and perseverance.
You can do it.
You can do it.
Road Master
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RE: changing new grips
put a towel down on the floor in case you drop the little brassy things.be careful not to lose them.my first project was iso grips.take your time .youll have no problem.with the money you save you can get foot pegs or something good luck enjoy
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From: Livingston, Texas
RE: changing new grips
I bought the Kurkykan Iso Grips, like the looks and it helps with vibrations. On Kuykakyn home page they have instructions showing how to change them. The factory manual or the same manual from JP Cycles shows to put a piece of cardboard behind the break lever to hold it in place to retain the ball. They you might have to adjust yer throttle cable. But git a manual. You can learn how to change yer own oil also and save some big money.
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Road Master
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RE: changing new grips
Have a buddy help you. I found it easier to do with the extra set of hands to catch the brass that will fall out.
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RE: changing new grips
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Have a buddy help you. I found it easier to do with the extra set of hands to catch the brass that will fall out.
Have a buddy help you. I found it easier to do with the extra set of hands to catch the brass that will fall out.
I had one last year. Nice bike. Had switchblade front pegs on it too.
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