How did I do it? I took those stupid POS retaining rings off and just used a bolt and a lock-nut.

 

Good tools don't cost, they pay.

 

I too have been having issues getting the pin off. I have snap ring pliers but they are too big for the small holes on the nightsters pegs. Also does anyone know why the diamond black pegs cant be used on a nightster? They look like they will fit fine. The guy at my local harley parts dept didnt even have an answer for that one and sold me the pegs anyway.

 

I got rid of the snap rings and bought a pack of assorted e-clips at Autozone.&nbsp\\; They are easier to get on, and have not fallen off.

 

I purchased a dual pack of snap ring pliers that adjust from inside and out. Pretty much identical to the pair that Dorkman posted. I believe the dual back was under $20. They work great! Not to mention its handy having two different sized pliers available.

 

I bought a combination set.&nbsp\\; Converts to inside, or outside, straight tips, curved tips, and all the various size tips.&nbsp\\; Sorry, I don't recall where I got this, but it wasn't terribly expensive.&nbsp\\; $20 - $25 as I remember.

 

See those two holes? Take two peices of fishing thread and feed it through them, then pull it over the stud from one side to the other while spreading them a little bit.&nbsp\\; Thats how i've always done mine.

 

Not a bad idea when you don't have the proper tool.

 

damn that nail looks painful!

 

I just put on a set of pegs and the points on my SR pliers were too big to fit the holes in the ring.
Use a small pair of needle-nose vice-grips and a screwdriver to jam the bugger on.