Help! New to screwdrivers
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07-26-2016, 04:26 PM
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Help! New to screwdrivers
Hi hi!
So, I have a 2013 Sportster that I picked up a Swing Arm bag for and I want to install the frame myself. YET, I'm lost. I KNOW it's not hard. But I'm a visual learner and those instructions are as clear as the Myrtle Beach waters.
Can anyone help? I think there's a plastic thing that I need to pop out since I don't have passenger footrests on. But how do I pop it out?
I've scoured the place for vids, but I haven't found one.
Lost and kinda embarrassed,
TD
So, I have a 2013 Sportster that I picked up a Swing Arm bag for and I want to install the frame myself. YET, I'm lost. I KNOW it's not hard. But I'm a visual learner and those instructions are as clear as the Myrtle Beach waters.
Can anyone help? I think there's a plastic thing that I need to pop out since I don't have passenger footrests on. But how do I pop it out?
I've scoured the place for vids, but I haven't found one.
Lost and kinda embarrassed,
TD
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07-26-2016, 05:43 PM
From the title of this post to it's contents I am laughing and smiling. Thank you (assuming there was a degree of humour in both- if not, never mind what I just said and skip to next sentence). I used an exacto knife to pop the plastic covers out. Not an issue, easy to do and no damage to the plastic plugs should I decide to ever use them again.
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07-26-2016, 06:09 PM
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Haha! Thank you 
I did that hoping no one would throw wrenches at me for not knowing this ****. LOL. And thanks for the tip - assuming that little piece in the pic above is, in fact the thingy I'm supposed to be popping out
I did that hoping no one would throw wrenches at me for not knowing this ****. LOL. And thanks for the tip - assuming that little piece in the pic above is, in fact the thingy I'm supposed to be popping out From the title of this post to it's contents I am laughing and smiling. Thank you (assuming there was a degree of humour in both- if not, never mind what I just said and skip to next sentence). I used an exacto knife to pop the plastic covers out. Not an issue, easy to do and no damage to the plastic plugs should I decide to ever use them again.
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07-26-2016, 06:58 PM
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A cork screw, like, for a wine bottle, will get the plastic plugs out. Zero risk of scratching your frame's finish. Chances are, you'll never use those plugs, again. If the holes need to be covered in the future, I think stainless steel button-head bolts are more attractive. If you prefer the plastic plugs, they're about 10 cents at a hardware store.
Have you ever heard of Loctite or Threadlocker? Applied before assembly, Blue, is medium strength. Don't use red (high strength). Purple, is low strength and useful for smaller fasteners or fasteners that are frequently removed (like a seat-mounting bolt). A thread adhesive prevents things from vibrating loose. A Harley, likes to shake. A drop or two, is all that's required. A five dollar tube will keep you secure for a long time. Green is used on fasteners if they're already assembled.
EDIT: Pics, when you're done, or if you have further questions. We're here to help and we're not from the gov't.
Have you ever heard of Loctite or Threadlocker? Applied before assembly, Blue, is medium strength. Don't use red (high strength). Purple, is low strength and useful for smaller fasteners or fasteners that are frequently removed (like a seat-mounting bolt). A thread adhesive prevents things from vibrating loose. A Harley, likes to shake. A drop or two, is all that's required. A five dollar tube will keep you secure for a long time. Green is used on fasteners if they're already assembled.
EDIT: Pics, when you're done, or if you have further questions. We're here to help and we're not from the gov't.
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Haha!! Will do!!
A cork screw, like, for a wine bottle, will get the plastic plugs out. Zero risk of scratching your frame's finish. Chances are, you'll never use those plugs, again. If the holes need to be covered in the future, I think stainless steel button-head bolts are more attractive. If you prefer the plastic plugs, they're about 10 cents at a hardware store.
Have you ever heard of Loctite or Threadlocker? Applied before assembly, Blue, is medium strength. Don't use red (high strength). Purple, is low strength and useful for smaller fasteners or fasteners that are frequently removed (like a seat-mounting bolt). A thread adhesive prevents things from vibrating loose. A Harley, likes to shake. A drop or two, is all that's required. A five dollar tube will keep you secure for a long time. Green is used on fasteners if they're already assembled.
EDIT: Pics, when you're done, or if you have further questions. We're here to help and we're not from the gov't.
Have you ever heard of Loctite or Threadlocker? Applied before assembly, Blue, is medium strength. Don't use red (high strength). Purple, is low strength and useful for smaller fasteners or fasteners that are frequently removed (like a seat-mounting bolt). A thread adhesive prevents things from vibrating loose. A Harley, likes to shake. A drop or two, is all that's required. A five dollar tube will keep you secure for a long time. Green is used on fasteners if they're already assembled.
EDIT: Pics, when you're done, or if you have further questions. We're here to help and we're not from the gov't.
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