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Nov 10, 2014 | 09:23 AM

EasTexUltra12

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Grip changing?

I've got a set of HD Get a Grips that I'm going to be putting on my '12 Ultra and have a question about the procedure. Started with the left side, loosened the clutch lever, and removed the screws on the switch housing. Switch housing wouldn't come apart. It's very possible that I just didn't try hard enough. I've never done it before and have no idea how hard you have to pry to get the two halves of the switch housing to separate. I've seen the You Tube videos and it seems that they come apart pretty easy, but mine don't seem to want to.

Thanks for any help.

David

Nov 10, 2014 | 09:28 AM

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It may take a small screwdriver to pry lightly apart.

Nov 10, 2014 | 07:59 PM

oc1014

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Did you remove all four of the screws or just the top two?. Remove all four and it should open right up.

Nov 10, 2014 | 09:34 PM

rdam

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Not to hijack, but I've got a set of part #56100036 Black Magnum Get A Grips for TBW touring bikes. Off my "Old" 2013 RK and barely used...Look new. $45 Shipped. PM

Nov 10, 2014 | 09:53 PM

EasTexUltra12

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Originally Posted by oc1014

Did you remove all four of the screws or just the top two?. Remove all four and it should open right up.

I removed 2 on the hand lever, and 2 on the switch housing. If there are 4 on the switch housing, then I haven't removed them all. Don't see how I could have missed 2 screws, but it looks like I did. Thanks!

David

Nov 11, 2014 | 06:15 AM

Gunnysgt

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Torx 25s on the switch housing, torx 27s on the clutch bracket. The newer bikes are also a bit trickier to change the brake lever, you need to darn near remove both the switch housing and front brake bracket to get enough room to "unhook" the lever from it's position.

Nov 11, 2014 | 06:22 AM

decencyxdefied

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Dk y the clutch lever has go be loosened. Few screws and ur done

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Nov 12, 2014 | 09:16 AM

EasTexUltra12

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When you do the brake side - use the prescribed wedge under the lever to prevent breaking the brake light $witch!

Yep, thanks.

Nov 12, 2014 | 09:34 AM

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Gunnysgt

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I do hafta hand it to Harley on the brake switch, they aren't anywhere near as delicate as they were around 06, it was a very small plastic pin then and real easy to snap off. Much more sturdy switch now. I just put a set of levers on my '15 King yesterday