Shifter Peg Removal

[jamesd22]

Having trouble removing the stock black rubber shifter peg on my softail. Do I just need to use channel locks and brute force? (Tried that, but could try harder). Any ideas?

Thanks

[jamesd22]

I didn't think to do a search yet (notice FNG under my name) Looks like lock tite is my problem.

I use a strap type filter wrench. No damage, and works easy.

Harris

[Sir Nuke]

and YES, the factory puts locktite on those suckers....they are plenty tight.

[csoday]

I'm assuming you are throwing it away and not selling it on Ebay so, yes, Channel Locks will work

[2s Wild]

The loooong handled variety.

[jamesd22]

Didn't take long to snap the whole thing off. I then tried to drill it out, and that isn't working. I now have a hole drilled through the middle, so now I need to figure out how to get it the rest of the bolt out. I saw something about putting the lever in boiling water, but I can't figure out how to get the shifter arm off. I'm already 0/1 on breaking my peg, so I am a little hesitant on trying to knock the stupid arm off. Anyone have any suggestions?

[trooper113]

Originally Posted by jamesd22

Didn't take long to snap the whole thing off. I then tried to drill it out, and that isn't working. I now have a hole drilled through the middle, so now I need to figure out how to get it the rest of the bolt out. I saw something about putting the lever in boiling water, but I can't figure out how to get the shifter arm off. I'm already 0/1 on breaking my peg, so I am a little hesitant on trying to knock the stupid arm off. Anyone have any suggestions?

Might try a hair dryer to heat it up....heat usually helps break Locktite free.

T113

[csoday]

Time to get that Billet shift lever and matching brake lever

[xxxflhrci]

You should used a torch to begin with..........You can hit it with a little heat and loosen it without even damaging the rubber.

Now, get you an EZ out, heat it with a torch, and extract it.

[MilesToGo]

Originally Posted by xxxflhrci

You should used a torch to begin with..........You can hit it with a little heat and loosen it without even damaging the rubber.

Now, get you an EZ out, heat it with a torch, and extract it.

XXX beat me to it. A butane torch is a handy thing to have around for loosening that locktite. A little late for that now though. You could just drill the old screw out and use a tap to clean the threads. An easier, and more expensive solution, is to go ahead and buy that new chrome shifter arm.

[jamesd22]

Alright, I learned my lesson. I got a Heat Gun and an EZ-out bit. After about 5 minutes, I had it out. I appreciate all those who helped me out.

-James

[csoday]

I think the lesson you learned is well worth the shift peg it cost you.

[irie]

a little heat from a torch will do the trick, screwed right out.