Right Grip replacement- Help

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Apr 21, 2006 | 10:13 PM

chipper914

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Right Grip replacement- Help

So I purchased some new grips for My 2006 Road King- followed the instructions and got the left one done/ No problems.
Then I read on to start the right one and -oops it says to refer to the service manual. Why they dodn't give me all the instructions- I don't know, but I don't want to buy the mannual right now just to finish the job. Any one have this section they can send me on a PDF or some feedback. I hate to bring it in if it's simple..

Signed,, My Grips Dont match now (Chip)

Apr 21, 2006 | 11:24 PM

liltrk

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RE: Right Grip replacement- Help

Check the DIY section under chrome switch housings. There is a section all about grips.

Apr 22, 2006 | 05:43 AM

Rhubarb

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RE: Right Grip replacement- Help

Be sure to read the last part about a washer in the brake lever.
Most important part of the job. Right up there with a towel under the bars to catch the ferrules if you drop them.

Apr 24, 2006 | 09:40 AM

rh8234

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RE: Right Grip replacement- Help

You're going to run into the same problem "refer to service manual" with nearly every item you buy for the bike. Do yourself a huge favor and do get the manual. It will pay for itself many times over. Also get the parts manual. It has very useful diagrams of every part of the bike and gives you all the original HD part numbers.

Apr 24, 2006 | 02:06 PM

JamieCarr

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RE: Right Grip replacement- Help

I changed my grips and never looked at the manual. On the right side, it will help if you have some vice grips w/ the needle nose. You will have to lock down the throttle cable to keep it in it's track, just go slow, and note the exact position of everything when you open it up. It's a little bit of a pain, and might to have another set of hands. Don't worry about the lever assy, until last. Pay attention mostly to the way the cable fits in the groove for the throttle(plastic parts, so be careful not to break). Don't be afraid to open it up though, I'm not a very good mechanic, and I managed to get my grips on in about an hour. If I can do it, anyone can really.

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