Installing Highway Pegs
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Cruiser
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From: Woodinville, WA
Installing Highway Pegs
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?
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Cruiser
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From: Woodinville, WA
Thanks for the replies.
I agree that the instructions are very simple. That is why it's frustrating. But, it sounds like more than one had to resort to a hammer to get it to go. I'll give the rubber mallet thing a try when I get home tonight. Hopefully, I will re-post with success!
Thanks again all,
-PB
I agree that the instructions are very simple. That is why it's frustrating. But, it sounds like more than one had to resort to a hammer to get it to go. I'll give the rubber mallet thing a try when I get home tonight. Hopefully, I will re-post with success!
Thanks again all,
-PB
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I do remember it being a pain. I may have got a second set of hands to help. Can't remember right now though. lol
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Tourer
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It's a little tight to get on, but you can do it. Use a piece of wood if you don't have a rubber mallet. I won't tell you not to scratch the chrome.
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Cruiser
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From: Woodinville, WA
Thanks all,
Got em installed with the assistance of a little blunt force. And no, Geezer, I didn't scratch the chrome! Now, if the pouring rain will stop, I can try them out.
Thanks again everyone,
-PB
Got em installed with the assistance of a little blunt force. And no, Geezer, I didn't scratch the chrome! Now, if the pouring rain will stop, I can try them out.
Thanks again everyone,
-PB
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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.