Really dumb question: how to get the goddam footpeg rubber on?

[Rich Mintz]

I bent a footpeg and scraped the end of the footpeg rubber on my 2010 Bullet C5 (you can guess how) and had to replace it. I bought OEM parts from Hitchcocks and am trying to figure out how to push the damn rubber on. I believe both the mounting arm and the rubber are the correct parts. I can slide the rubber on partway, enough to make the bike rideable, but how do I get it on the rest of the way -- do I have to ream out the channel in the inside of the rubber with a screwdriver?

 

[Jack Leis]

Rich, I feel your pain ! May I suggest that you use Ronsonal lighter fluid or alcohol and shove it on. Works well with handlebar grips also. If you ream them they'll vibrate off.

[Ducati Scotty]

Get a mallet and tap, tap, tap. 

[Ragmas]

Boil some water, turn off the heat and put the rubber in said water for a few minutes.  The rubber should now be pliable enough to press on.

Samgar

[Craig McClure]

I have had good luck getting footpeg covers on with KY gel & a heavy hammer. when it dries out it's not slippery anymore.

[Jack Leis]

No comment

[barenekd]

Dish soap and water and a big soft blow hammer. Real Easy.
Bare

[gremlin]

................ big soft blow hammer......

California style !     just like that across the chest ignition tester !!!   

[Jack Leis]

I saw him use his helmet tester. Very impressive !