Installing Highway Pegs
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: bay area
ok, so after about 250 miles yesterday and another 100+ today i decided that i want highway pegs. I stopped by my local dealer (open on memorial day) and picked up the adjustable highway peg mounting kit and new pegs. The whole install went fine except for the little d washer that is supposed to fit where the peg mounts to the mounting kit. It just wont fit. Without it, the peg flops around and is certain to rattle when i ride. Does anyone know the trick to making this work?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: New Jersey
FYI, if you ever have to do this again. Insert the D clip first, then insert the peg. Hold the mount steady. While applying constant pressure, slowly wiggle the peg back and forth throughout its range and it will work itself into place. No blunt force required!
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: St. Augustine Florida
For future reference -- I always got it "started" fine -- It was getting it *perfectly* lined up to install the bolt that was the PITA.
Once it's "sort of" in there, you can put a round screwdriver in and tap it (the screwdriver) gently with a hammer going around the hole -- That will seat the peg and washer perfectly so you can get the bolt in easily.
Once it's "sort of" in there, you can put a round screwdriver in and tap it (the screwdriver) gently with a hammer going around the hole -- That will seat the peg and washer perfectly so you can get the bolt in easily.
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