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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 01:35 PM
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just wanting to replace horn cover with another type get rid of the cow bell. will that nut that holds the bracket on break off Ive tried once and it seemed pretty tight didnt want to snap it off. is it difficult past that point just to replace the cover?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2014 | 03:43 PM
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The nut comes pretty tight from the factory but it should come off. You will probably have to hole the horn cover steady while you are loosening the nut.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 05:49 AM
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I Used a 3/8" butterfly impact on mine the first time. Way safer than ripping the rubber from torque.
 
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