Fitting SE spark plug cables
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Its ridiculous how easy it is to do some things on these new bikes. Quick release fuel connection. 4 bolts, like 2 connectors.
Use dielectric grease on new ones if only to aid later.
I highly recommend following the directions in manual as for me, theres a bit of dirt in the wells. A blast of air will suffice to clear out the debris, otherwise we all know what may happen.
I also did in conjunction with spark plug change. Around 28k miles.
I was also able to clean/wipe down the top of the engine, underside of tank, etc see the horror of removing top end possibly one day.
FWIW, I wouldnt try without removing tank, you end up scratching the F out it and who you gonna be upset with?
You can do it!
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That said, I removed the tank, its so easy a caveman could do it.
Its ridiculous how easy it is to do some things on these new bikes. Quick release fuel connection. 4 bolts, like 2 connectors.
Use dielectric grease on new ones if only to aid later.
I highly recommend following the directions in manual as for me, theres a bit of dirt in the wells. A blast of air will suffice to clear out the debris, otherwise we all know what may happen.
I also did in conjunction with spark plug change. Around 28k miles.
I was also able to clean/wipe down the top of the engine, underside of tank, etc see the horror of removing top end possibly one day.
FWIW, I wouldnt try without removing tank, you end up scratching the F out it and who you gonna be upset with?
You can do it!
Its ridiculous how easy it is to do some things on these new bikes. Quick release fuel connection. 4 bolts, like 2 connectors.
Use dielectric grease on new ones if only to aid later.
I highly recommend following the directions in manual as for me, theres a bit of dirt in the wells. A blast of air will suffice to clear out the debris, otherwise we all know what may happen.
I also did in conjunction with spark plug change. Around 28k miles.
I was also able to clean/wipe down the top of the engine, underside of tank, etc see the horror of removing top end possibly one day.
FWIW, I wouldnt try without removing tank, you end up scratching the F out it and who you gonna be upset with?
You can do it!
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From: Ireland
Understood. Aecs has it right. Those two steps are in there to prevent a shop from suing HD corporate for not instructing them to remove all possibility of injury or fire while working on the fuel tank. I think HD recommends removing the main fuse for any kind of work on the bike.
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Honestly if youre in a hurry, it wont take but a couple hours, its that easy.
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