Replacing stock grips
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Some come off easier than others. But if you can't get the clutch side to twist off, it ain't worth the effort to get it off compared to buying a new stock set. And why would you want to keep the stockers anyway?
The effort to install a new throttle grip is easy but tedious, unless something has changed on the newer bikes. The cables have a ball on the end that slides into this thing called a ferule (sp?) and then that goes into the grip. That little brass bugger will get away from you in a heartbeat and can be hard to find, especially if it hits a concrete floor. If it falls in some grass, you may never get it back. I dropped mine once and it took me 15 minutes to find it because it went in the total opposite direction I thought it did or would have when I dropped it and ended up under my lawnmower.
The first set of replacement grips I put on did not come with instructions, so I went to Kuryakyn's website and downloaded some of their instructions and they walked me right through it. But it's still tedious. The clutch side grip installation depends on what you bought. Some glue on, some go on with a set screw or two and I think some might even mount inside the control housing like the throttle side does.
The effort to install a new throttle grip is easy but tedious, unless something has changed on the newer bikes. The cables have a ball on the end that slides into this thing called a ferule (sp?) and then that goes into the grip. That little brass bugger will get away from you in a heartbeat and can be hard to find, especially if it hits a concrete floor. If it falls in some grass, you may never get it back. I dropped mine once and it took me 15 minutes to find it because it went in the total opposite direction I thought it did or would have when I dropped it and ended up under my lawnmower.
The first set of replacement grips I put on did not come with instructions, so I went to Kuryakyn's website and downloaded some of their instructions and they walked me right through it. But it's still tedious. The clutch side grip installation depends on what you bought. Some glue on, some go on with a set screw or two and I think some might even mount inside the control housing like the throttle side does.
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ISO short for isolation, as in isolation from vibration. ISO grips and pegs have rubber in them intended to absorb the vibrations of the bike and keep you from feeling them so much.
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From: Scottsboro
Open both switch housings. Throttle side slides right off. Peel back the clutch side a little and spray some carb cleaner in there using a straw from a can of WD40. Let it sit a while and then give it a good twist and the glue should let go. Sand off the glue left on the bars. You shouldn't need adhesive on the new clutch grip as the switch housing holds it in place. At least I didn't use glue and I don't think they even came with glue.
Good post! gonna change mine this winter!
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: In Denial
Is it really that easy? I've had a pair of new grips sitting in my truck for about two months waiting to be installed. I looked in the manual and it wasn't really clear on the process so I've been a little hesitant about doing it myself. If it is in fact that simple, I feel much more confident about doing it..............Thanks
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From: Bel Air Md
"the most difficult part of the job is trying to find that f-ing little brass ferule that always tries to get away"
It's the truth, easy job just watch that little ferule, I did the same thing, tok 10 minutes to find it.
I also went with the Nostalgic grips but bought an aftermarket brand, I think it's the exact same grips just half the price.
It's the truth, easy job just watch that little ferule, I did the same thing, tok 10 minutes to find it.
I also went with the Nostalgic grips but bought an aftermarket brand, I think it's the exact same grips just half the price.
Yeah it really is that easy. I left out the step to loosen throttle adjustment all the way so that you have slack in the cable when you go to remove the cables from the grip. As 2007fxdc said, the most difficult part of the job is trying to find that f-ing little brass ferule that always tries to get away.
I'd advise to hang a plastic bucket on the right hand side of the handlebar to catch the brass ferule in case it falls down.
https://www.shop.harley-davidson-ros.../70223-96B.pdf
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ts/-J02583.pdf
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Greetings,
It's an easy job...I've made this offer before in the Softail area (I've had nothing but Softails until this bike)...If you live near St. Louis, MO I'll put them on for you. It's a quick and simple job.
It's an easy job...I've made this offer before in the Softail area (I've had nothing but Softails until this bike)...If you live near St. Louis, MO I'll put them on for you. It's a quick and simple job.
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From: Out on Deranged
The right hand one will just slide off once you loosen the switch housing as mentioned, just watch you don't loose the idle/throttle ferrules. Instructions are in the manual which you should have!And the stock left hand grip just took a little twist and it was off,from mine anyway. But as JRK mentioned they are "stoopid cheap" and you will never put them back on unless it's to sell and even then...........
Last edited by maddghost; Nov 18, 2009 at 07:54 PM.