In am going to change out my stock levers (clutch and front brake) on my 02 Fatboy for some new chrome ones...I do have a shop manual, but is there any tricks or tips i should know before attempting this? I am concerned about changing the front brake lever!!

 

Can't swear on an 02 but on my 04 Heritage was just a matter of taking off the snap rings below the Levers and replacing them back .. didn't have to touch any adjustments ..

 

Will the piston fall out or loose any fluid?

 

changed levers many times...and no..the piston won't fall out...the whole swap out should take you 5 minutes tops if that

 

Thanks for the info guys....

 

While you're out, get a couple of extra snap rings ...

 

+1 just remove the snap ring's.

 

I was told to put some cardboard or something to hold the brake switch back...and if I didnt I would break it?? any truth to this? I can turn a wrench on a car, hell I build cars from the ground up. But never really wrenched on my bike before.

 

I never use anything. Just be aware of it and really careful with the front brake switch.

 

Dont take 10 seconds to put a piece of cardboard in and SEE if the level breaks the switch....