Questions about installing new bars
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From: Parker, CO
Questions about installing new bars
I'm getting ready to install 10" apes on my bike and have a few questions for those that have done this.
Did you use\have the service manual? I don't have one so was there anything in there that really helped you or you couldn't have done the job without?
Do you need to cut power? if so did you do this by pulling a fuse or unhook battery leads?
Last question is about removing and installing the switch housings.
I started to take apart the housing and it did not seem to just come apart easy. again any trick or tips for removing the switch housing and clutch and break levers?
Did you use\have the service manual? I don't have one so was there anything in there that really helped you or you couldn't have done the job without?
Do you need to cut power? if so did you do this by pulling a fuse or unhook battery leads?
Last question is about removing and installing the switch housings.
I started to take apart the housing and it did not seem to just come apart easy. again any trick or tips for removing the switch housing and clutch and break levers?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Olive & Oak
The manual always helps.
Pics of an install in this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...-included.html
Yes I would cut power by pulling the main fuse.
Pics of an install in this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...-included.html
Yes I would cut power by pulling the main fuse.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Vermont
On the left housing, unplug the wires from the caddy in the front of the stereo and pull the grip and housing off as one unit. The throttle side has a little ratchet like clip that you unhook and spread open the housings.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Lafayette La
[QUOTE=toddjsn;13661346]I'm getting ready to install 10" apes on my bike and have a few questions for those that have done this.
Did you use\have the service manual?
I did not have a manual at the time, there is a lot of info in the forum (search it), i do have a manual now thou lol
, it would be prudent to get a manual
Do you need to cut power? if so did you do this by pulling a fuse or unhook battery leads?
I did not, but it would be wise-pull the fuse.
Last question is about removing and installing the switch housings.
You do not need to remove the main ignition switch just remove the cover.
there are great threads on this subject, this one has great pics:
https://www.hdforums.com/g/album/1569526
You will need (69200034 Switch Wire Extension Kit) about $30 at dealer. good luck, have fun, get to know your bike
Did you use\have the service manual?
I did not have a manual at the time, there is a lot of info in the forum (search it), i do have a manual now thou lol
, it would be prudent to get a manual Do you need to cut power? if so did you do this by pulling a fuse or unhook battery leads?
I did not, but it would be wise-pull the fuse.
Last question is about removing and installing the switch housings.
You do not need to remove the main ignition switch just remove the cover.
there are great threads on this subject, this one has great pics:
https://www.hdforums.com/g/album/1569526
You will need (69200034 Switch Wire Extension Kit) about $30 at dealer. good luck, have fun, get to know your bike
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Jackson, TN
The manual always helps.
Pics of an install in this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...-included.html
Yes I would cut power by pulling the main fuse.
Pics of an install in this thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/new-r...-included.html
Yes I would cut power by pulling the main fuse.
I changed mine out using just the thread quoted above. The dealer was out of manuals and I didn't want to wait. That thread is excellent, with good pictures. It took just under 4 hours, including clean up time for the parts before reinstallation.
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Intermediate
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From: Parker, CO
Thanks all for your advice, I always feel better about doing stuff like this after looking at post like the ones you have shared. I plan on doing a time-laps video when I do mine. I will be sure to share.
Road Warrior
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From: Lafayette La
I would have appreciated a video when I was searching info as you are. Good luck
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