Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
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Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
I've been pondering getting the chrome engine kit for my '07 FXD.Thekitruns about $700 and I was wondering about installation. Is this something that a novice can install or should I pay the dealer to install.
So far the only things I have installed are small projects like; console, grips, highway pegs, and the running lights.
Any ideas
So far the only things I have installed are small projects like; console, grips, highway pegs, and the running lights.
Any ideas
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
first - if you buy this frome chicago hd you can get it for under 600
but then of course you have to put it on yourself.
my dealer wanted $700 for the install - no thanks.
the lower rocker covers will require more work than just bolting on - but most covers are straightforward.
if you do it yourself - tackle the pieces you know you can handle first - get some confidence - no rule about doing it all at once.
but then of course you have to put it on yourself.
my dealer wanted $700 for the install - no thanks.
the lower rocker covers will require more work than just bolting on - but most covers are straightforward.
if you do it yourself - tackle the pieces you know you can handle first - get some confidence - no rule about doing it all at once.
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
Get a service manual and research the work involved installing the chrome components. Then you can decide if you want toinstall the whole kit or if you just want to take on certain pieces.
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
Thanks for the info and advice. The service manual has to be my next purchase. I felt violated after the 1000 mile service.
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
I spent less than $275.00 on the primary, cam, and transmission side covers. Found them from various sources in the classifieds here and on eBay. Each of them were easy installs and I feel they really dressed up the motor.
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
I imagine the rocker covers and the lifter covers would be the hardest ones to do if you don't know any better. but if you get a manual and take your time it shouldn't be too tough.
then again I don't know what skill you have, just cause anybody can work on a harley donsn't mean everybody should work on a harley.
I'd just do what somebody else said and start with the primary, cam, tranny side and go slow.
then again I don't know what skill you have, just cause anybody can work on a harley donsn't mean everybody should work on a harley.
I'd just do what somebody else said and start with the primary, cam, tranny side and go slow.
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
Do my eyes deceive me or doesn't he already have chrome rocker covers??? What components come in the chrome kit?
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RE: Thinking about getting the Chrome engine kit
ORIGINAL: superglided
I've been pondering getting the chrome engine kit for my '07 FXD.Thekitruns about $700 and I was wondering about installation. Is this something that a novice can install or should I pay the dealer to install.
So far the only things I have installed are small projects like; console, grips, highway pegs, and the running lights.
Any ideas
I've been pondering getting the chrome engine kit for my '07 FXD.Thekitruns about $700 and I was wondering about installation. Is this something that a novice can install or should I pay the dealer to install.
So far the only things I have installed are small projects like; console, grips, highway pegs, and the running lights.
Any ideas
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Do my eyes deceive me or doesn't he already have chrome rocker covers??? What components come in the chrome kit?
Do my eyes deceive me or doesn't he already have chrome rocker covers??? What components come in the chrome kit?
Kit includes the rocker housing and rocker cover, tappet cover, outer primary, derby cover, cam cover, transmission top and side cover and all necessary gaskets.
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