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Replacing hand grips?

Old Apr 9, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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How hard is it to replace hand grips? I have an '08 Road King witht he stock grips and would like to replace them with another style. I can't really see how they come off. Thanks.
 
Old Apr 9, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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The throttle grip should come off easily once you crack open the turnsignal swich housing. The left grip I belive needs to be cut off.
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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I just did mine after I watch this and saw how simple it was
http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/go...oID/28/IMID/31

If you buy grips from Harley you'll get instruction with the grips, my grips were different that those shown above so they had a certain way to be installed.
You'll need a Torx #t25 screwdriver, Knife, sandpaper, adhesives(optional)
Be sure to put that piece into the break as shown..
Takes 15 min
 

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