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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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How hard is it to install new bars and cables on the fat bot lo?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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It is not difficult per se, it is only time consuming.

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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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The wiring is the big time pain in the ***. HD will get 9 hours of service if you have them do it for you.
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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Why I say,, it'd be nice If we could order our new ones with the bars we want on them....
 
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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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I did mine myself... Took all day. You will need to remove the gas tank. It was an experience for me and I would do it all over again. Dealer wanted $600 to install set of bars that cost $160.
 
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Like said above....It's not hard..just take your time. I just changed my bars out for the 2nd time on my Lo. Easier the 2nd time. Buy a service manual it'll help.
 
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