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Dec 23, 2006 | 10:37 PM

dsb189

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shifter peg removal

I got some knew pegs for an early Xmas present. I got eveything on, but the shifter peg. Is there any trick to gettingthe stockshifter pegoff? Seems like the only way is to use vice grips. Any help is greatly appreciated. Have a great Xmas.

Dec 23, 2006 | 10:47 PM

murphdog

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From: Mauldin, SC

RE: shifter peg removal

Vice Grips work quite well. You might want to apply a little heat to the back side of the shifter arm where the peg is screwed into if it's stubborn. It's not unheard of for the peg stud to snap off if it's really tight and you don't use heat.

Dec 23, 2006 | 11:38 PM

FXDBIFireman

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From: Fredvegas

RE: shifter peg removal

I ended up cutting all the rubber off of my old one with an x-acto knife, and using vise grips to get it off.

Dec 23, 2006 | 11:40 PM

Shrug

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RE: shifter peg removal

Vice grips. Don't expect to salvage the rubber.

Dec 24, 2006 | 01:17 AM

TOMMAY

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From: Gulf Coast

RE: shifter peg removal

And don't forget to use a little loctite on the new one or you might be replacing it twice. Don't ask how I know.[:@]

Good Luck

Tom

Dec 24, 2006 | 02:13 AM

Helix

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From: Keller , Texas

RE: shifter peg removal

Wow Mine twisted right off w/o any hassles.

Dec 24, 2006 | 04:15 AM

dsb189

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RE: shifter peg removal

Thanks for the help. Used some heat on the screw and vice grips and got the shifter peg off. The new pegs look great. I am working on getting some pics of the bike.