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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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Ok got my tank out of the way, controls off and un plugged. Having trouble releasing the pins from the plugs on my 08 Crossbones. Any advice to disconnecting the wires from the plugs would be appreciated. I have ample cable tp run internally without having to splice...please help as I've just stalled out. Is there a tool I should use to release the pins from the plug??
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Take a look at the under $50 thread on the dyna forum. Mud has some great pointers in there.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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Thanks airborne...there is 105 pages any idea which one?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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have you tried needle nose pliers?
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Thin needle nose pliers in the middle two hole to pull the lock. You can use a paper clip to release the wire. draw a scetch on where the wires go.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 05:46 PM
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Use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry up the cover, then use the screwdriver to release the pins. Just be careful to mark locations for the wires.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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There is a special tool, but it's still a PITA.
You just have to be patient and they will pop out.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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pushed mine out with a straightened out paper clip.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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I got em out....dental tool and pliers...
Put 14" Nash gimps on today, ran the wires in the bars....Thought I had enough control cable to make it work the throttle side fits but the clutch side is probably 4 inches at least too short..Gonna have to splice after all. Bars loook kick *** though.
Now on to the cables, We measured and measured and 4 inch over stock on the throttle and clutch cables and about 49.5 inch one piece brake line from banjo center to center..
Thank you for the responses.
 
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