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Old May 11, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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My clutch side grip on my new Street Glide pulls out about an inch. I do not see the steel underneath but plastic. It also spins around.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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sound like your grips might be coming apart, are they the stock grips? If so up grade to some nice grips, big difference in comfort.
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bubbacraft
My clutch side grip on my new Street Glide pulls out about an inch. I do not see the steel underneath but plastic. It also spins around.
Buy some contact cement and glue it back on!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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If it is a stock grip buy a new one, they only cost about 8 bux. Get some grip glue and follow the directions. Mine came loose and I tried to re-glue the old grip and it did not work. Bought a new grip and all is good now...
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Warranty!
 
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by PassRusher75
Warranty!
Yes in deed but the dealer is 70 miles away. Wanted a quick fix for now
Thank you everybody
 
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Old May 20, 2012 | 07:06 AM
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Just thought i'd throw this out there, I've got the same problem on my 2012 Electra Glide Classic. No real big deal though, since i'm looking to replace them anyhow.
 
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