Installing new primary cover question
Installing new primary cover question
So I got a new primary cover and in the instructions it says to disconnect the battery. So, why do I need to disconnect the battery to install this?
Road Warrior
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Because every set of Harley instructions begins with disconnecting the battery. If it's the outer primary don't worry about it. If it's the inner then maybe but I probably wouldn't even then
It is literally just the primary cover and gasket Im replacing. Not going internal at all.
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Okay, just for ***** and giggles. Lets say you don't disconnect the battery and you're getting down and dirty with the primary cover but need to stand up to get a different tool or widget. You stand up and some how accidently bump the starter button when reaching up to balance yourself. Need I say more?
