Anyone have any grip change tips?
#12
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
Of course what cardboard said is true. If you don't mind paying for labor, you can't go wrong getting the dealer to do it. With that said, if I can do it, anyone can. Just be careful and mindful that, if you screw it up, you'll have to pay out of pocket to get it fixed. It's not thatdelicate of an operation but you do need to be careful around your switch housing and master cylinder.
Of course what cardboard said is true. If you don't mind paying for labor, you can't go wrong getting the dealer to do it. With that said, if I can do it, anyone can. Just be careful and mindful that, if you screw it up, you'll have to pay out of pocket to get it fixed. It's not thatdelicate of an operation but you do need to be careful around your switch housing and master cylinder.
#13
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
ORIGINAL: jimsreddyna
The Kuryakyn instructions tell you to use all of the adhesive on the left grip and that it sets up instantly. This intimidated me and I squeezed every last drop out of the tube. It was too much and ran out everywhere. Also, it sets up "darn" quick but not instantly. You do have acouple of seconds to work before it sets. It is super glue and it will glue your fingers to the grip if not careful. Not that I know that first hand!
The Kuryakyn instructions tell you to use all of the adhesive on the left grip and that it sets up instantly. This intimidated me and I squeezed every last drop out of the tube. It was too much and ran out everywhere. Also, it sets up "darn" quick but not instantly. You do have acouple of seconds to work before it sets. It is super glue and it will glue your fingers to the grip if not careful. Not that I know that first hand!
Set's up according to the temp outside. Drink yer coffee 1st, No ! Time for thinking. It was 98* outside, by the time I could shove the grip on it was glued, no twisting or matching it up with the other side. So for now its crooked. Having some 14" ape bars installed probally toward this weekend. We will fix that then.
#14
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
before you start taking anything apart pull your brake lever and slip a piece of cardboard behind it so you dont damage your brake light switch,put a towel on the floor so if you drop one of those brass things they wont bounce all over your garage. not really a very hard project. it was the first mod i did.same grips your doing.they came with pretty good instructions. if your worried about the glue on the left grip,try using hair spray instead. it will hold it and if you ever need to remove it you can do it without ruining it. i did mine like that because i plan to add risers and do internal wiring. just take your time and you shouldnt have any problems.good luck and happy riding you will like those grips
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#16
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
I put new grips on and followed the shop manual about the cardboard thing, don't really understand way but I did it. Still don't understand why. I looked and can't really see what the benefit of doing it or what would happen if you didn't, can someone explain.
#17
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
ORIGINAL: flynavy
Joe,
Are you saying that BOTH sides can simply be cut off and the new grip outers applied in their place?
Joe,
Are you saying that BOTH sides can simply be cut off and the new grip outers applied in their place?
Like someone said though, don't let cutting bother you. First off, that is the only way to get the left grip off. Secondly, there is absolutely no market for used stock grips.
#18
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
ORIGINAL: MikeyFXD35
I put new grips on and followed the shop manual about the cardboard thing, don't really understand way but I did it. Still don't understand why. I looked and can't really see what the benefit of doing it or what would happen if you didn't, can someone explain.
I put new grips on and followed the shop manual about the cardboard thing, don't really understand way but I did it. Still don't understand why. I looked and can't really see what the benefit of doing it or what would happen if you didn't, can someone explain.
#20
RE: Anyone have any grip change tips?
OK. So I decided to have the stealer do it, so as not to worry about the brake switch, tiny ferrules, and or voiding warranty. Last nightI called and they said if I came down early, they could slap 'em on for me. I showed up, and was waiting for it and all of a sudden the service person said it had to beleft over night to set the glue or they risk coming off. I "thought" the glue set up pretty fast, but the dealer is always all about liability. They said this type of grip has no lip on the left side...which is why. This sound reasonable?