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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:15 AM
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just wondering how much of a pain in the *** it is to install the forwards by myself rather than giving HD about $500 ( including parts and labor). they said it's gonna take about 2 hours. i'd rather save about $200 and try to do it myself. and input?
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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If it were me... use the $200 for some new tools, service manual and DIY.
 
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I did mine. Not really a big deal at all.
 
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Not hard, just get a service manual and follow the directions on the forwards you should be fine. I did my first set in a gravel driveway and didn't loose a thing.
 
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I did mine when my bike was brand new and I had never worked on a motorcycle ever. It wasn't too hard at all.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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I put my forward controls on in about 1 hour without even removing my V&H Short Shots. No biggie at all.
 
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Old May 16, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Save the money and do it yourself, buy some tools and you'll have them anytime an other project comes up.
 
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On a Sporty, it wouldn't be real hard. As long as you have tools and a manual, I think you'll be fine
 
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Piece of cake if ya have a few common, tools and sense.
 
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I put my forward controls on in about 1 hour without even removing my V&H Short Shots. No biggie at all.
How was that manageable? I think that would be a PIA
 
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