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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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The directions say do not attempt without a HD service manual. Can it really be that hard?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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Simple...don't put it on, and throw it away..I'm just kidding...sort of.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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I'm not!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Step one of the directions should be drink a beer. Then the harley directions should make more sense. Whoever writes those things leaves a little ambiguiaty in there probubly to get you to have your dealer do the install. Anyway Ive done this on my bones and it wasnt too bad the manual is just going to give you more torque settings and whatnot for removing the riser and all. Just make sure after you reroute your cables that when you turn the bars to the right the throttle doesnt get stuck when twisting it.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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It is a snap to install. I agree that Harley installation instructions are written poorly. Good idea to use blue Locktite.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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have not installed a shield on an XB... but have on other bikes...
I would think that it would be pretty easy...
 
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Old Dec 10, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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Reeper,
I am not 100% positive but if you are planning on installing the relocation brackets from J&P cycles you wont be able to install the windshield. It is one or the other. Just a heads up
 
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i called the stealer today and the guy was pretty cool, he gave me the torque specs for the risers and said that is all the directions don't give me.

thanks for all the help.

travis, yeah i think your right, i"ll have to check it out better once the windshield is on. I haven't ridden with a windshield ever before but i plan on riding all year snow permitting, and i've been told it will really help on those nights when its 17 degrees. danm that was nippy.
 

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Originally Posted by boneziff
Step one of the directions should be drink a beer. Then the harley directions should make more sense. Whoever writes those things leaves a little ambiguiaty in there probubly to get you to have your dealer do the install. Anyway Ive done this on my bones and it wasnt too bad the manual is just going to give you more torque settings and whatnot for removing the riser and all. Just make sure after you reroute your cables that when you turn the bars to the right the throttle doesnt get stuck when twisting it.
o no, all i have left are 12 lonely milwakees best.
 
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Milwakees best should work cause its also from wisconsin.
 
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