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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Alright, dumb question I guess, but I am about to change out the plug wires on my CVO Springer to the 10mm SE wires. Question is how is the best way to remove the old front wire? I have only glanced at it but it looks like there are two "plastic" clips mounted that would break pretty easy.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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It's been awhile since I put new wires on but if I remember right the plastic clip(s) broke when removed and I picked up a new on at the dealer. Also got a spare at the same time.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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yeah i dont no exactly what the others did?

I took the tank off and still broke two of the clip so ended up just ripping all the clips off and carefully used an assortment of plastic tyes. imo those wires ant goin no where,neatly done aswell.maybe took a bit longer but no worries,no stress
 
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 05:16 AM
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Have never found 1 oz, of additional power with a plug wire, FWIW.
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Have never found 1 oz, of additional power with a plug wire, FWIW.
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But they look cool I added Taylor Made 10.5mm wires to my bike. They have a lager assortment of colors.
 
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Originally Posted by BadBagger08
But they look cool I added Taylor Made 10.5mm wires to my bike. They have a lager assortment of colors.
Oh, don't get me wrong we do stock a ton(probably 600-700.00 retail dollars) of those wires in colors from pink, to teal, and all in between.
Good OE replacement wire no doubt.
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