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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Bought some new grips but they seem to be a little longer than stock..bout an inch. Do you leave that hanging off or move controls back( if thats even possible. Any help?
 
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Old Jun 7, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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did you take off the controls? if they are for harley, when you take the controls off you will see they have a groove and go under the control holding it in place. hope this makes sense. others will reply! good luck
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Well, i just figured it out and it was easy. Changed the grips, mirrors, and levers. **the right side mirror adapter did not work on my 08 xbones. Holes didnt line up. Had to turn it upside down which doesnt look great...but looks ok.
 
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