150 Most Recent Posts

Thread AuthorPostersPost AuthorForumThread/Post Link
Geep20208SullyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Noodles1074Old Road DogHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Trampas5Old Road DogHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
skisnow8062rhino 2Champion Trike2002 goldwing w champion conversion...
Voo Doo Blue5ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue5hogmemberisoldNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Trampas5Rogue1Harley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
skisnow8062skisnow806Champion Trike2002 goldwing w champion conversion...
Voo Doo Blue5trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Oldman-TriGlide4jmhenrieHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Voo Doo Blue5rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Voo Doo Blue5Voo Doo BlueNew Member Introduct...New Pacific North Wet member
Mykneesbehurtin10rhino 2Harley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20208trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20208Marc HNew Member Introduct...New Member
Mykneesbehurtin1019jmanHarley Tri GlideTri Glide Reverse Motor
Geep20208Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20208ZammyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Geep20208rhino 2New Member Introduct...New Member
Aging Gracefully5seniorsgtHarley Freewheeler /...switching Tri-Glide for Road Glide ...
Grandpot5NotgrownupHonda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot53W-loneriderHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20208woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Trampas5PanheadSteveHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Trampas5SeaweedHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5cycle7447Honda TrikesFront tire?
Grandpot5tourmanHonda TrikesFront tire?
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Trampas5TrampasHarley Tri GlideWas at my dealer today
Grandpot5GrandpotHonda TrikesFront tire?
Geep20208Geep2020New Member Introduct...New Member
Oldman-TriGlide4NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Oldman-TriGlide4ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
Noodles1074BrokenBackJackHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Oldman-TriGlide4Oldman-TriGlideHarley Tri GlideOpen or Closed Trailer for 2028 Tri...
RedOregon13Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Bama boy4DragonStallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
Papa Zook239SullyNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
RedOregon13NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
phillipschuckann7NotgrownupHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Papa Zook239ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2pawsHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
ultrafxr5Papa ZookHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1074NotgrownupHarley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
ultrafxr5NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Papa Zook239rhino 2New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
PKLGW2PKLGWHonda Trikes2007 gl1800 motor trike
Papa Zook239skisnow806New Member Introduct...What Made You Join TrikeTalk Forum?
Speedy Pete12JTJerseyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
ultrafxr5Longbeard71Harley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5TrampasHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
ultrafxr5ultrafxrHarley Tri GlideFinished at last . . . well at leas...
Noodles1074Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Very Nice Gloves
Speedy Pete12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12cycle7447New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
phillipschuckann7Papa ZookHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bama boy4Grey_Ghost_27Stallion TrikesStallion fuel pump
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
RISal24!12trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Speedy Pete12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
RISal24!12Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11RustyBNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12RustyBNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12rhino 2New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11hardwickbvNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Bowie11ZammyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RISal24!12SullyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12ZammyNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
Chief80138520fdHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
RISal24!12GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
RISal24!12RISal24!New Member Introduct...New member..new to trikes
woody19woodyHonda Trikes2019 Goldwing CSC
DK Custom Products362NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
phillipschuckann7GorillaHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
rjd637brianlHonda Trikes1989 Honda Goldwing trike opinions
DeathBySnuSnu19GorillaVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
DK Custom Products362520fdHarley Tri GlideWhat did you do to Your Tri-Glide T...
SHARKDIVER4DK Custom ProductsGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
phillipschuckann7trike ladyHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7ol' schoolHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7rhino 2Honda TrikesWho made my trike?
phillipschuckann7phillipschuckannHonda TrikesWho made my trike?
Bowie11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
RedOregon13RedOregonHarley Tri GlideUpgrades on '24 Triglide?
DeathBySnuSnu19DeathBySnuSnuVW Powered TrikesVolkswagen Kit Cars
Bowie11woodyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Just BOB2GorillaStallion Trikesinfo
SHARKDIVER4WindyOneGeneral Harley Chatsuper shox
Bouncer10GorillaHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Just BOB2Just BOBStallion Trikesinfo
Chief80138CagmoHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
PopPop13consitterNew Member Introduct...New Member
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
PopPop13Pegasus1300New Member Introduct...New Member
Bouncer10NotgrownupHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
PopPop13ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New Member
Bowie11ol' schoolNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Chief80138DOKKHarley Tri GlideHow many miles on your Triglide?
Bouncer10BouncerHarley Tri GlideDrive Belt Replacement Time
Bowie11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11rhino 2New Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Bowie11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
SaltBushBill11Marc HNew Member Introduct...New member
Bowie11BowieNew Member Introduct...New to trike, old time rider
Rick Sinacore9RawhidekenHarley Tri GlideTour pack reinforcement
SaltBushBill11Uncle FesterNew Member Introduct...New member
Burnerboy3tommyv333Harley Trike Convers...Hey Bozo (Andrew)
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Noodles1073JTJerseyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Noodles1073trike ladyHarley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Phu CatHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11SullyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242Papa ZookHarley Tri Glidequestion
TxHarleyRider2TxHarleyRiderHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Chappy KC5StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein Kit
jerry1@iw.net4StrelnikovFrankensteinFrankenstein owners
TxHarleyRider2Papa ZookHarley Trike Convers...Need help bad with conversion.
Skavoola14SkavoolaNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Old Aviator5GoldWingrGregHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
El Lobo10El LoboHarley Tri GlideBeen away for a while
SaltBushBill11GorillaNew Member Introduct...New member
cissywalton2GorillaCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Noodles1073Noodles107Harley Freewheeler /...Tobacco Fade
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
SaltBushBill11trike ladyNew Member Introduct...New member
ronc44242ronc4424Harley Tri Glidequestion
Old Aviator5SkavoolaHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5rhino 2Honda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
Old Aviator5Old AviatorHonda TrikesGreasing a Motortrike Coupe SA rear...
cissywalton2cissywaltonCalifornia Sidecar T...how do I change out the reverse bel...
Skavoola14PosseRiderNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
Skavoola14woodyNew Member Introduct...New to Trike Talk
PopPop13woodyNew Member Introduct...New Member
Speedy Pete12woodyNew Member Introduct...New member from Alberta, Canada
Vulcanology10woodyNew Member Introduct...New member
Likes Likes:  16
Thanks Thanks:  1
Results 1 to 13 of 13

Thread: 2020 Freewheeler: How to delete passenger grab handles cleanly

  1. #1
    20+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2020
    Location
    Saint Louis, MO, USA
    Posts
    24
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default 2020 Freewheeler: How to delete passenger grab handles cleanly

    Just picked up my Performance Orange Freewheeler a few weeks ago and am already off to the races taking stuff off of it. I just prefer a minimal look .. well, except for the pipes .. and probably a massive chrome light package off the nacelle like my Road King has. But anyway, I'll be going down to a solo seat and wanted to get rid of the grab handles while I was at it.

    Question was, how do I delete the grab handles with the cleanest possible, factory look, also while providing weather protection for the screw holes that mounted the grab handles?

    So here's the step by step.

    1. Remove the seat.

    2. Remove the left and right side covers.

    3. I have big hands, and even I was able to jam them under and around the body panels to feel the two screws on each side that hold in the grab handles. Those screws are REALLY in there! They are Torx T27s. I used a small hand ratchet and a medium amount of patience to remove all four.

    4. Note that the handles don't just slide off once the four screws are out. CAREFUL or else you'll scratch the body work, and/or take paint off with the handle (I did, a little bit, learn from my mistake). You basically want to pull straight out without any sort of rocking .. the top and bottom of each handle have small extensions that insert into each hole .. so don't wiggle .. a firm straight-out pull will free the handle.

    All done! Handles are out! But now you have four ugly holes in your beautiful new trike. Back to work ...

    I went to Home Depot and picked up the following

    - 2 pkgs 462 606 Everbilt Pan Head Combo Machine Screws #10-24 x 1in, 3 screws per pack

    - 2 pkgs Everbilt Screw Cover, flip top, in black, fits #10 screws, 3 per pack. 479 400, or 479 532, not sure

    - 2 pkgs 320 774 Everbilt Nylon Lock Nuts, #10-24, 2 per pack

    Simply thread the screw through the bottom of the cover, carefully use the same small ratchet with a 10mm socket to hold the nut in place underneath while you use a Phillips head to screw it in from the top. Get it to a good hand-tightness (do NOT ratchet or over-tighten lest you deform the screw cover, or worse, crack the body panel) .. then simply close the screw cap and you have a really nice clean delete that matches the factory covers for the sissy bar mount.

    See pics! Best of luck.



    Mud

    Click image for larger version. 

Name:	E553F42C-0D5F-48DD-A02C-F160F3A8C990.jpeg 
Views:	280 
Size:	253.4 KB 
ID:	88786Click image for larger version. 

Name:	A609D056-27E2-4C1C-A307-8013EF2D94EC.jpeg 
Views:	290 
Size:	342.8 KB 
ID:	88787Click image for larger version. 

Name:	8FC29BD5-55F4-46DE-92C4-74164CF23EE5.jpeg 
Views:	267 
Size:	132.5 KB 
ID:	88788Click image for larger version. 

Name:	C08E9B12-0255-46EC-A391-641122E0D7F8.jpeg 
Views:	344 
Size:	636.7 KB 
ID:	88789

  2. #2
    150+ Posts GTK's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2018
    Location
    Hobe Sound,FL
    Posts
    190
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    It looks OK if you don't need handles to wrestle trike into its garage parking spot.I always ride solo,but need those handles to move trike.I really like the color of your trike.

  3. #3
    18500+ Posts
    Tech Contributor
    Gold Club Member
    Jack Klarich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2016
    Location
    Jax, Fla USA
    Posts
    18,092
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Nice job, Can I make a suggestion, change your shift shaft ends, this is a weak part of Harley's manufacturing. Try these http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/pair...dk-hj-pair.htm
    Nuff Said," Were Burnin Daylight, Lets Ride"(Sober 37 years)
    Current ride : 2021 FREEWHEELER M8, oldest ride 1960 FL

  4. #4
    60+ Posts Dante221's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Ardsley , N.Y.
    Posts
    68
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default me too...

    Quote Originally Posted by GTK View Post
    It looks OK if you don't need handles to wrestle trike into its garage parking spot.I always ride solo,but need those handles to move trike.I really like the color of your trike.
    When I position the Freewheeler in the Garage for the winter, I use 3 tire jacks to move it

    into position and without those handles, I'd be s**t outta luck!

    Dante
    2018 Wicked RED Harley Freewheeler
    HOG Life member

  5. #5
    1000+ Posts
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Pendleton, Oregon USA
    Posts
    1,015
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

    Default Handles

    VERY Nice trike AND mods, great color!


  6. #6
    20+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2020
    Location
    Saint Louis, MO, USA
    Posts
    24
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Dante221 View Post
    When I position the Freewheeler in the Garage for the winter, I use 3 tire jacks to move it

    into position and without those handles, I'd be s**t outta luck!

    Dante
    I'm not sure I understand, but with two fellow forum members talking about the same thing, I have to ask .. what do you mean you need the handles to move the trike? I'm trying to imagine a parking situation where the grab handles would help .. or where I'd want to really use them as leverage against the weight of the machine .. and I'm having trouble imagining. Aren't forward and reverse enough to park it?

    Mind you I've had mine for a few weeks .. but wanting to anticipate the situation you are referring to.

    Given that they are mounted directly into a plastic / fiberglass body panel .. I don't know how much leverage you could get out of them against the weight of the machine.

    What do you think?



    Mud

  7. #7
    500+ Posts WindyOne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Va.
    Posts
    511
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I am looking forward to seeing what you do to use a solo seat. This is something I have thought about since I bought my FW.

  8. #8
    20+ Posts
    Join Date
    Jun 2020
    Location
    Saint Louis, MO, USA
    Posts
    24
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by WindyOne View Post
    I am looking forward to seeing what you do to use a solo seat. This is something I have thought about since I bought my FW.
    Excited to give an update when it’s time. Planning to use the black custom HD solo seat with white contrast diamond stitching. Will have to fab a flap to cover the 2up spot, currently thinking of reusing half a seat pan and cutting with a Dremel. Will report back asap

    Mud

  9. #9
    650+ Posts
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Winston Salem ,NC
    Posts
    653
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I'm keeping those handles- I like reaching back and given them a squeeze.....oh wait we are talking about the FLRT handles. Naw they dont bother me. Dont even see um riding.Besides it's a good place to anchor the dog carrier. Good for lifting the body off when needed.And when I do carry a lady it's a good place to strap a couple of pouches so she has a place to put things.They always have things.

  10. #10
    750+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    JTJersey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Millville NJ USA
    Posts
    776
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Your Freewheeler looks great, love the color. What interested me most, however, was getting to the bolts. I had one that was real loose and had no idea how to get to it or what wrench I needed. Thanks, your info was awesome.

  11. #11
    250+ Posts
    Join Date
    Nov 2023
    Location
    Chula Vista, CA
    Posts
    253
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I like having those handles back there. When I'm sitting at a red light I lean back and grab them. It's relaxing at the long red lights. Yes, I still watch for crazy cars. Even the wifey doesn't use them when she rides. She says she feels more secure holding on to me.

  12. #12
    750+ Posts
    Gold Club Member
    JTJersey's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2021
    Location
    Millville NJ USA
    Posts
    776
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jarhead1775 View Post
    I like having those handles back there. When I'm sitting at a red light I lean back and grab them. It's relaxing at the long red lights. Yes, I still watch for crazy cars. Even the wifey doesn't use them when she rides. She says she feels more secure holding on to me.
    I find they come in handy when kneeling down to do anything on the back of the trike without putting my sweaty hands on that paint I just waxed. Helps getting back up too. The knees don't work as well as they used to.

  13. #13
    300+ Posts
    Join Date
    Mar 2018
    Location
    Waelder, Texas
    Posts
    300
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default

    I use them for moving my trike forward or backwards.

Similar Threads

  1. CCT-CSC passenger grab handles
    By Iowavicrider in forum Victory Trikes
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-19-2018, 09:21 AM
  2. Passenger Grab Handles
    By Iowavicrider in forum California Sidecar Trikes
    Owners Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-06-2017, 03:18 PM
  3. Passenger Grab Handles
    By aussie in forum Lehman Trike
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 09-05-2013, 11:07 PM
  4. Motor Trike - Grab Handles
    By searljd in forum Motor Trike
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-02-2013, 11:44 AM
  5. Seat & Grab Handles
    By rgc in forum Harley Trike Conversions
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 01-29-2012, 11:32 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •