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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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First I must say Hi to one and all just joined to day .Not certain if this is the right place to post this question.I have just taken delivery of a new Switchback ( first new anything in years ) after the guys had gone I was removing the rear right hand hard bag and noticed a yellow tag coming from the caliper !!! it runs down and is "trapped " behind a square !!! Now I'm not stupid ( time will tell I hear you say ) but what the hell is it ? OH the dealer is shut so no joy there until tomorrow .Can anyone help with an answer before I go nuts?
 
Old Feb 26, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Hey MGmidget,

You should go over tho the Dyna form for this question. Tons of Switchback owners in that sub-forum. Mostly technical talk too.

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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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Patience, grasshopper. Someone with a Switchback will chime in with an answer. Doesn't sound like something to go crazy about. You'll have plenty of chances for that in the future.
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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 01:03 PM
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Photo would help but it sounds like some shipping protection device wasn't removed during the pre-delivery inspection. I would ask for a free oil change for the dealer screw up.
 
Old Feb 26, 2014 | 02:09 PM
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Nevil how right you are as in the past I'm certain problems will arise .Upflying my thoughts as well it just bugs me when people cant do and sign a PDI GRRRRR
 
Old Feb 26, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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sorry about pic size thought I had reduced them
 
Old Feb 26, 2014 | 02:17 PM
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Uh-oh - If you pull too hard on that yellow tab the toner will come out!
 
Old Feb 27, 2014 | 02:33 AM
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Anti-squeal has been suggested by others as well .After spending years in the chemical industry putting bright isolation tag on equipment to prevent accidents!! I just wonder. The dealers pondered over the pic's and are picking the bike up to have a good look. 50ish gentle miles over a couple of days let's hope I was just lucky !!!!!!!! Will post when I get a result thanks for the reply's.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by traffic jam
Uh-oh - If you pull too hard on that yellow tab the toner will come out!
LOL..... Love Geek Humor... I am an IT guy almost spit coffee out

Looks to me like a spacer used for assembly, just forgot to remove.

on a new bike i would be asking about it as well
 

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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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The Dealer has just picked it up .I will post when they get back to me
 



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