Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

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Apr 22, 2007 | 06:11 PM

joshdnp

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Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

I just purchased some new grips thinking they would be easy to put on. Seems as if the stock grips on my 07 FLHX are glued on and therefore I will need to cut them off. Also, the directions that come with the grips instruct you to use the service manual when installing the right hand grip, throttle attachment seems tricky.

Has anyone changed their grips on an FLHX? If so, how should I proceed.

Thanks,

Apr 22, 2007 | 06:26 PM

HogmanFLHX

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

it's not hard. 30 min. max. just pay attention when disassembling it and keep track of the brass ferrels when you remove the cable ends.

Apr 22, 2007 | 07:32 PM

joshdnp

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

Thanks for the tip, I will let you know how it turns out.

Apr 23, 2007 | 04:05 AM

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

Make sure to squeeze the front brake & stick some cardboard in between the lever & the cradle, so you don't break off the tail light switch....

Apr 23, 2007 | 06:02 AM

carltex

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

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Make sure to squeeze the front brake & stick some cardboard in between the lever & the cradle, so you don't break off the tail light switch....

Ditto, there is a tech tip about this. Service guy told me if you don't the second time you squeeze the brake it breaks the nipple on the switch. I didn't do this and mine came out ok, must have been lucky.

Apr 23, 2007 | 11:46 AM

PWHOG

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

I have some new grips on order but do have the service manual and have read about a 4mm piece of cardboard in the brake lever but I would be interested to know how easy it was getting the Left Hand Glued Grip off without damaging the chrome anyone ?

Apr 23, 2007 | 03:30 PM

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RE: Installing new grips on 07 FLHX

I jsut took a exacto knife and gently and slowly cut through the grip, once you get a cut started slip something under the grip, like needle nose pliers and pull while cutting, then your not putting the blade on the chrome.