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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:00 PM
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I recently purchased the RSD tracker grips. They are nice quality, but I am having trouble installing them. I Think I got the clutch side down but I am afraid I did not torque it correctly. Moving it seems a bit loose too..

Onto the other side, I did not realize you have to drill a hole into your bars for the grip to not shift.

Anyone have experience with this grip on their sporty?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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I didn't have any of those problems. I found a good video on YouTube showing how to change out the grips. It was a Harley dealer and I watched the video a couple times. Search YouTube. Also, I didn't drill any holes. I remember a couple set screws on the left side that help hold it place. Throttle side you need to adjust the nuts to take out any slop.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 10:21 AM
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This may help.

http://www.ehow.com/video_5538516_replace-motorcycle-handlebar-grips.html
 
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Ployd4
I didn't have any of those problems. I found a good video on YouTube showing how to change out the grips. It was a Harley dealer and I watched the video a couple times. Search YouTube. Also, I didn't drill any holes. I remember a couple set screws on the left side that help hold it place. Throttle side you need to adjust the nuts to take out any slop.
do you remember the title? I saw a JP cycle one but it didnt really work for the sporty..
 
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