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Here's a few things to keep in mind;
Removing the pins for the wiring extensions is a PITA. Get the right tool for the job, learn to do it now in advance while you're waiting. I soldered in extensions instead of using theirs.
You can easily strip the threads from the primary cover when installing the new clutch cable. Many of us (self included) have done this. The threads are aluminum for cripe's sake!!!! If/when you do this, too you can use a time-sert, helicoil, or other thread repair system to fix it.
The entire change is about a day's job if you take your time. Worth it, but I found the 12's weren't quite tall enough for me, and I don't mind looking like a dick.
Removing the pins for the wiring extensions is a PITA. Get the right tool for the job, learn to do it now in advance while you're waiting. I soldered in extensions instead of using theirs.
You can easily strip the threads from the primary cover when installing the new clutch cable. Many of us (self included) have done this. The threads are aluminum for cripe's sake!!!! If/when you do this, too you can use a time-sert, helicoil, or other thread repair system to fix it.
The entire change is about a day's job if you take your time. Worth it, but I found the 12's weren't quite tall enough for me, and I don't mind looking like a dick.
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From: O'Fallon, IL
Just take your time with it....the instructions are pretty good...don't be in a rush. I found this on youtube when I was getting ready to do mine. He has a bunch of different videos that were pretty helpful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuAaI...eature=channel
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From: Mansfield Texas
I suggest running the wires thru the bars and then extend them, the factory wires will hang out about 2" without the extensions. It is easier and you don't have to worry about pulling anything loose.
The kit comes with a connector diagram for you to write the colors down. The extensions are not the factory colors so you will need to right down both colors to keep track.
All in all it is a great kit.
The kit comes with a connector diagram for you to write the colors down. The extensions are not the factory colors so you will need to right down both colors to keep track.
All in all it is a great kit.
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Tourer
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From: Marana, Arizona
Thanx schwingding. Are you referring removing the wires from the plugs to do the wire extensions? I was going to use needle nose pliers for this unless you can refer me to a better tool.
As far as the primary cover I use a torque wrench and follow the manual specs so I avoid stripping anything out. Works good for me. I do all my own services and would've screwed something up without my manual.
As far as the primary cover I use a torque wrench and follow the manual specs so I avoid stripping anything out. Works good for me. I do all my own services and would've screwed something up without my manual.
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From: Mansfield Texas
Look in the manual, it will tell you how to remove the connector terminals, just use a small paper clip instead of the terminal tool in the manual, needle noise wil be good to release the lock, paper clip for the terminal itself.
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Thanx schwingding. Are you referring removing the wires from the plugs to do the wire extensions? I was going to use needle nose pliers for this unless you can refer me to a better tool.
As far as the primary cover I use a torque wrench and follow the manual specs so I avoid stripping anything out. Works good for me. I do all my own services and would've screwed something up without my manual.
As far as the primary cover I use a torque wrench and follow the manual specs so I avoid stripping anything out. Works good for me. I do all my own services and would've screwed something up without my manual.
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Tourer
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From: Marana, Arizona
Barry answered the question about the terminals but you can't get a torque wrench around that clutch cable where it goes into the housing. I'm telling you, MANY of us have screwed that up! It'll strip way before you think you've reached "overtight". Terrible design job to thread right into the soft aluminum housing. After I screwed it up and put the helicoil insert in to fix it, it'll never strip again. Cheap engineering!
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Road Master
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No worries, bro. One other thing - you absolutely DO NOT need to remove the primary cover to replace the clutch cable, IF YOU ARE CAREFUL. You have to know ahead of time how it is all held together and that there are three ball bearings that you'll have to account for - the little mechanism that retains them can be removed and replaced intact, if you are careful, allowing you to remove the old cable and reinsert the new one, too. Saves having to drain the primary, remove the screws and a new gasket, too.
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Tourer
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From: Marana, Arizona
No worries, bro. One other thing - you absolutely DO NOT need to remove the primary cover to replace the clutch cable, IF YOU ARE CAREFUL. You have to know ahead of time how it is all held together and that there are three ball bearings that you'll have to account for - the little mechanism that retains them can be removed and replaced intact, if you are careful, allowing you to remove the old cable and reinsert the new one, too. Saves having to drain the primary, remove the screws and a new gasket, too.