Switching to chrome switches
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RE: Switching to chrome switches
I know this is an OLD post , but has anyone got a step by step instructions for DUMMIES that are new to harleys and want to do things to thier bikes?
Maybe would be good to start an area where people explain thier mods ??
Thanks
Maybe would be good to start an area where people explain thier mods ??
Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: NH
RE: Switching to chrome switches
ORIGINAL: WARG
Here's the pics
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...orcycle012.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...orcycle014.jpg
Here's the pics
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...orcycle012.jpg
http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...orcycle014.jpg
Did you powder coat the handlebars.
Denis
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From: The Lone Star State
RE: Switching to chrome switches
Warg:
Did you powder coat the handlebars.
Denis
Did you powder coat the handlebars.
Denis
What do ya think?
Road Warrior
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From: NH
RE: Switching to chrome switches
ORIGINAL: WARG
I haven't yet, still weighing my options. Here are my ideas: Black powdercoated bars, black powedercoated rims/hubs, chrome front end, chrome brake calipers (front/back), chrome controls to contrast the black bars.
What do ya think?
Warg:
Did you powder coat the handlebars.
Denis
Did you powder coat the handlebars.
Denis
What do ya think?
I think your bike is a great color. If you go with black bars, the more black you can tie in, i.e. the wheels, frame, etc, the better it will come together. I think you may also want to consider the front end parts black as well (forks, upper and lower, lights, etc). Maybe before you go too far, ask one of the talented folks in the photoshop forum to take a stab at blacking out some parts for you on a pic of your bike. That's what I did, and it helped me a lot!
Here's what they came up with:
although the blacked items are plentyful, I am not sure I am totally going this route.
Give them an idea of what you are looking to do, I'm sure they'll help you out!
What ever way you go, I'm sure it will look awesome!
Post pics, or PM me a link to the pics that they post for you. I am curious what they come up with!!!!!
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From: somewhere over the rainbow
RE: Switching to chrome switches
i have undone the two bolts holding the switch covers together....How exactly do you remove the switches from their housings to swap the caps...I have read through this thread and everyone has glossed over it...do they come out when you release the little screw which holds the wires in place or is ther something i cannot see....Thanks \\; \\; Bob
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RE: Switching to chrome switches
Ok, \\; H.eres the Quick tutorial on how to change the chrome switch caps.
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1. \\; .I normally start on the throttle side. \\; Loosen the throttle cable adjusters to have enough slack to remove the throttle cables from the grip. \\;
2… \\; Remove the two screws that hold the switch housing together.
3…. Separate the switch housing and remove the screw in the upper housing that hold the switches in place. \\; Then the switches should come out of the housing.
4…. \\; Carefully using a small screwdriver or a pick. \\; Pry the caps off the switches. \\;
5…. \\; Next just snap the appropriate switches back into place.
6…. \\; Reinstall in reverse order.
7…. \\; Now for the bottom half. \\; You will have to remove the throttle cables from the grip. \\; Since you have already taken the slack out of the adjusters, \\; they should already be loose enough to remove. \\; Just make sure you don’t loose those little brass barrel thingys that are on the ends of the cables. \\;
8… \\; \\; Next remove the screw in the lower housing that holds the switch in place and then the switch will come out of the housing.
9…. \\; Pry the switch cap off, \\; \\; then install new switch, \\; Replace entire switch back into housing and replace screw.
10. \\; \\; \\; Reassemble both the throttle lines in the grip and now put both halves of the switch housings back together and tighten up.
11. \\; \\; \\; Adjust the throttle cables per service manual instructions. \\; \\;
12. \\; \\; \\; Then you are done with the first side, \\; The other side is the same just no throttle cables to worry about.
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1. \\; .I normally start on the throttle side. \\; Loosen the throttle cable adjusters to have enough slack to remove the throttle cables from the grip. \\;
2… \\; Remove the two screws that hold the switch housing together.
3…. Separate the switch housing and remove the screw in the upper housing that hold the switches in place. \\; Then the switches should come out of the housing.
4…. \\; Carefully using a small screwdriver or a pick. \\; Pry the caps off the switches. \\;
5…. \\; Next just snap the appropriate switches back into place.
6…. \\; Reinstall in reverse order.
7…. \\; Now for the bottom half. \\; You will have to remove the throttle cables from the grip. \\; Since you have already taken the slack out of the adjusters, \\; they should already be loose enough to remove. \\; Just make sure you don’t loose those little brass barrel thingys that are on the ends of the cables. \\;
8… \\; \\; Next remove the screw in the lower housing that holds the switch in place and then the switch will come out of the housing.
9…. \\; Pry the switch cap off, \\; \\; then install new switch, \\; Replace entire switch back into housing and replace screw.
10. \\; \\; \\; Reassemble both the throttle lines in the grip and now put both halves of the switch housings back together and tighten up.
11. \\; \\; \\; Adjust the throttle cables per service manual instructions. \\; \\;
12. \\; \\; \\; Then you are done with the first side, \\; The other side is the same just no throttle cables to worry about.
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From: somewhere over the rainbow
RE: Switching to chrome switches
thank you JC \\; \\; you have been most helpful \\; \\; Bob in UK
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RE: Switching to chrome switches
ORIGINAL: Clipper
I thought it was pretty easy. Did pretty much what everyone has already mentioned. I believe it took about 40min.
I thought it was pretty easy. Did pretty much what everyone has already mentioned. I believe it took about 40min.
Very helpful thread also.
6th Gear
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yes, thank you jcboof....I got the left side finished with no problems but started on the right side and the directions that came with the switches really do suck.