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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 05:04 AM
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Ok ! I give up ...How the #### does this cap go back on correctly ? Help Please
 
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 06:17 AM
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Last time I did it, if I recall correctly, you slide it on from left to right.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 06:23 AM
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I cant get it to stay down and lock in .
 
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Old Oct 2, 2020 | 08:04 AM
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Look at this. He didn't show popping it up first before sliding it off.
 

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Angle the inboard side down slightly while pushing in, then down.
 
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Thanks !!!
 
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Be sure it’s clicks in properly. I made the mistake of thinking it was after installing my new bars and it flew off when I was riding. Fortunately it was a cheap part.
 
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Be sure it’s clicks in properly. I made the mistake of thinking it was after installing my new bars and it flew off when I was riding. Fortunately it was a cheap part.
Ya mine would not lock on . I glued it on ..
 
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Originally Posted by fourburgs
Ya mine would not lock on . I glued it on ..
that should hold it! Lol
 
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