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Jul 30, 2012 | 01:53 PM

HD933

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Timer Cover Replacement

I have a 2007 883 low. I bought a replacement Timer cover. The directions say you have to take the negative battery terminal off before switching it out. Is this really necessary??? If so, why?

Jul 30, 2012 | 02:06 PM

lgenf

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that is the first step on ever set of HD directions I swear.

probably not needed, just one of those things they do

I swapped out the timing cover on my SG and it had nothing to do with anything electronic

Jul 30, 2012 | 02:16 PM

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Your also not supposed to stand in water while you disconnect the battery, but they assume you already know that.

Jul 30, 2012 | 02:47 PM

AtkRWC

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HD Instructions always start out with disconnect the neg or pull the maxi fuse. Its lawyers speaking not mechanics.

Jul 30, 2012 | 03:37 PM

Scuba10jdl

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Originally Posted by AtkRWC

Its lawyers speaking not mechanics.

Bingo! It's so that when someone doesn't pull the terminal and accidentally turns the bike over or something they can't sue H-D for injury or parts damage.

Jul 30, 2012 | 03:49 PM

RATROD HOG

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yes be careful there is a mess of wires behind that cover!.....i repeat do not remove

na just kiddin

nothing there like in the old days

enjoy your new cover