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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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hey lookin to replace my timer cover can I just swap them out? or is there anything behind there i gotta wory about fallin out? thanks ahead of time
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Really? Noone can chime in and give me some info?
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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If I knew I'd tell you bro, I wish I knew, I am looking to change the wife's out too
 
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Old May 12, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Nothing behind there on the rubbermounts - it's just for traditional looks. The older Sportsters had the electronic ignition trigger (or points) behind the cover. Still, it was no big deal to change out for a custom one.
 
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Just unscrew the old one, and put on the new one.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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nope... your good to go....
my was riveted on... a drill bit and two new rivets is all it took
maybe a 15 minute job.... and it took me 10 to find my drill!

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the newer models there is nothing under there
Picked up a black HD bar and shield at a local indy for 5 bucks
looks like it belongs on the XL1200N
better than the '5' anyway
 
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