Any reason I cant do this?
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Cruiser
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Any reason I cant do this?
My plan: V & H Sideshots, V & H Fuel Pak, V & H Drak Air Filter on my 2011 1200N.
My experience: None
Question: Any reason I can't install all this in my own garage? (And it be awesome?)
My experience: None
Question: Any reason I can't install all this in my own garage? (And it be awesome?)
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Falls Church, Va.
I would say with no mechanical experience what so ever and you're not willing to make a mistake, maybe not or if you can live with a screw up then go for it.. If you have some experience wrenching on cars, why not. What I found best for me, first have the manual, second have a friend with a little more experience there with me to help.
Cruiser
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I had no experience on Harleys when I got started, I swapped my exhaust, air filter, etc... This winter, removed all of my connectors and re-wired my bike. You'll see the simplicity of it once you get going, the hardest part is usually finding the right tools. Try it yourself, throw back a beer, and remember locktite is your best friend!
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From: Central Florida
If you've ever changed a alternator or shocks on a cager,,,
You'll be fine,,,
All ya need Is the right tools,,,
an some beer XD
Oh go ahead and have some exhaust donuts on hand,,,
Blue loctite,,,
Few Band Aids,,,lol
GET THE HD SERVICE BOOK
Road Master
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From: Londonderry, NH
Yeah? Why is that?
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As a girly girl with limitedexperience, I managed to do what you're talking about. I did have some "supervision "and the HD manual but I didn't find any of it difficult. I'm sure it took me longer than it would a real mechanic but at $75.00 an hour to my Indy I'll just take my time and work on it my self.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: London, UK
I would say it's a big fat yes to ya question. These jobs aren't that hard to do, take your time, be careful and you should walk it. IMO.
Exhaust pipes really do go better with a second pair of hands,
VaH fuel pak is really easy, hardest part for me was getting the connectors to sit above the battery.
Air filter easy to work on,
Exhaust pipes really do go better with a second pair of hands,
VaH fuel pak is really easy, hardest part for me was getting the connectors to sit above the battery.
Air filter easy to work on,
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From: Fairmont, Wv
just Another troll that does not like V&H.
V&H makes good products. I have had my pipes for 3 years without a problem and alot of guys on here have had them for years.