Volume control switch
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: washington dc
Boardtracker HD has it for $49+ shipping
I read on another forum that the "only" proper way to install these switches is to run the provided line through the bars to the post-bar connector, and that the common practice of splicing inside the the bar-end controls housing leads to trouble. It would be great to hear this subforum's thoughts on that assertion.
Last edited by jefla; Aug 10, 2016 at 10:29 AM.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: SW Florida
Thanks. Already had ordered from St Charles, paying $62.
I read on another forum that the "only" proper way to install these switches is to run the provided line through the bars to the post-bar connector, and that the common practice of splicing inside the the bar-end controls housing leads to trouble. It would be great to hear this subforum's thoughts on that assertion.
I read on another forum that the "only" proper way to install these switches is to run the provided line through the bars to the post-bar connector, and that the common practice of splicing inside the the bar-end controls housing leads to trouble. It would be great to hear this subforum's thoughts on that assertion.
Here are the 2008 service manual instructions for replacing the control switches.
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Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Manitowoc county
Thanks. Already had ordered from St Charles, paying $62.
I read on another forum that the "only" proper way to install these switches is to run the provided line through the bars to the post-bar connector, and that the common practice of splicing inside the the bar-end controls housing leads to trouble. It would be great to hear this subforum's thoughts on that assertion.
I read on another forum that the "only" proper way to install these switches is to run the provided line through the bars to the post-bar connector, and that the common practice of splicing inside the the bar-end controls housing leads to trouble. It would be great to hear this subforum's thoughts on that assertion.
just my opinion
Road Captain
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From: Waxhaw NC
I have to say out of all the things I have done to my bike putting the chrome covers on was probably the hardest. Small spaces and small screws.
Take pictures of everything while you take them apart. Just sayin'.....
Take pictures of everything while you take them apart. Just sayin'.....
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: SW Florida
I purchased one of these years ago after going the paperclip route. Worth every penny. 
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