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Stupid grip question?
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Stupid grip question?
Hey guys, I just bought a new pair of Mid West grips for my 07 FXSTC. I went to put them on last night and the leftt side went on no problem. My question is about the right side, is the stock grip molded to the throttle sleeve? I could not seperate the two. I ended up using a razor blade and peeling the grip off of the sleeve. The new grip slid on ( with some work) and everything seems good. Is this right?
Thanks. JB
Thanks. JB
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If the grip didn't come with the sleeve then I can't see how you could do it any other way.
Most seem to come with the sleeve, which can be a PITA because you have to dismantle the entire brake/throttle assembly to put them on.
Taking it apart isn't a big deal, but its fairly common for people to have the little brass ends on the cables fall off to do the kind of disappearing act that should only be allowed on a Vegas or Atlantic City Casino stage.
Then putting things together there is little flat spring and the brake switch button that can be a pain to get reinstalled properly.
All told I think you got off easy doing it the way you did.
Most seem to come with the sleeve, which can be a PITA because you have to dismantle the entire brake/throttle assembly to put them on.
Taking it apart isn't a big deal, but its fairly common for people to have the little brass ends on the cables fall off to do the kind of disappearing act that should only be allowed on a Vegas or Atlantic City Casino stage.
Then putting things together there is little flat spring and the brake switch button that can be a pain to get reinstalled properly.
All told I think you got off easy doing it the way you did.
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