Handle bar install
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Handle bar install
I just bought a new set a Klock werks beach cruisers and learned today install may not be as easy as I thought. My initial thought was the wiring harness would easily slip out of the old bars, not so. Looks like I need to de-pin the connectors, slip out of the old bars and install in the new set, then re-pin. More of a PITA than I expected. Is there an easy alternative I'm missing?
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You can cut and splice the wires, but IMO it's just as big of a hassle, if not more, depending on your soldering skills. Pulling the pins is not that bad once you figure it out. Just get a tiny flat head screw driver and file down the end to a point in order to pick the plug to loosen the pins. I think the service manual may show how, but also check out some "how to" videos on YouTube.
Just take your time and do it right.
When I did it on my bike I drew a "map" of the wire colors to make sure everything went back in the right pin hole.
To take pins out, just like they said, use a small flathead screwdriver. Personally I would not cut and solder!
When I did it on my bike I drew a "map" of the wire colors to make sure everything went back in the right pin hole.
To take pins out, just like they said, use a small flathead screwdriver. Personally I would not cut and solder!
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From: Michigan
Did you get the Mentele bars. Thats what I have on my 09 Fatty. Check out this site for some help on the wiring.
http://wild1inc.com/techtipswiring.html
It was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be.
http://wild1inc.com/techtipswiring.html
It was nowhere near as bad as I thought it would be.
Last edited by jed1069; Dec 12, 2009 at 01:19 PM. Reason: forgot link
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