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Old Mar 24, 2013 | 10:56 PM
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ok I have a 2009 nightster and wanna clean up my handle bars has anyone took the switch housings off? I no I woukd go to a push button start button off starter and I will hav to get fuel pump to turn on when I turn the key on.

if anyone has hints or tips to help me with this I will get you a beer or 2 if we ever ride together thank you in advanced
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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How would you hold on your grips?
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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single cable

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ch...FUVN4AodkAIAFA

dual cable

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/ch...rce=igodigital
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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You have the answers my man lol
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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yes and clutch side you glue on
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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When I do mine I plan on following this guy's plan. Scroll down to his Sept 3rd posting and go from there.

http://therosshallproject.blogspot.com/#!/
 
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