grip change
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: currently NC
RE: grip change
Step away from the razor knife!! On the newer Hogs there is no need for cutting. I have changed grips 4 times now and have never had to cut a single one. The left hand grip is secured inside the switch housing. There may be a slight amount of grip adhesive, but it will come loose with a little twisting.
RE: grip change
I changed the grips on my '07 Fat Boy...but just couldn't quite break the bond on the left side...had to slit the grip to remove it. I removed the remaining glue with some Goo-Gone cleaner.
As far as the right side goes...listen to mke125125...DON'T let the little brass units get away from you! Chances are...the dealer will not have them in stock. And please, do not ask me how I know that!
Good luck...
Steve
As far as the right side goes...listen to mke125125...DON'T let the little brass units get away from you! Chances are...the dealer will not have them in stock. And please, do not ask me how I know that!
Good luck...
Steve
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Joined: Mar 2008
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RE: grip change
I changed mine a few weeks ago on 2005 Fatboy. I used a very thin screw driver and slide in a few times, twisted and they came off....If you don't need the grips, you could just slice and dice....
Different than the old days, most of the new grips(HD Customs anyway) don't need glue, they hold by the switch housings..
Good luck
Different than the old days, most of the new grips(HD Customs anyway) don't need glue, they hold by the switch housings..
Good luck
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 352
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From: Ohio
RE: grip change
I used the coat hanger and air compressor tip that I read on this forum to get the left grip off, worked like a charm.
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From: Leander Texas
RE: grip change
I used a bucher knife and left the housing on so the rubber seal stayed there to keep the water out.
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