Changing levers out - advice?
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Changing levers out - advice?
Hey just got a 2000 sportster and I'm already looking to change some stuff out. First up is the stock brake and clutch levers. Got some Paul Yaffe pistol style levers in black. Any advice or know how so I don't screw it up? (or is it just a straight swap out?) Any help much appreciated. Thanks
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If they have instructions - follow them. Don't remember w/your year sporty, but you might have to use protective piece of cardboard to protect brake switch when removing/installing. Also, make sure you have a snap-ring pliers - they're pretty hard to remove w/o & don't want to damage any of the surrounding paint. Also, maybe post in Sportster section to get more inputs - good luck!
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The brake lite switch is more than a $60 dollar oops...some soldering involved to put in the new one and it's not easy...if you need more detailed instructions, PM me please.
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While you are doing the job, replace your pivot pin bushings.
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Hey just got a 2000 sportster and I'm already looking to change some stuff out. First up is the stock brake and clutch levers. Got some Paul Yaffe pistol style levers in black. Any advice or know how so I don't screw it up? (or is it just a straight swap out?) Any help much appreciated. Thanks