timer cover change
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Stage IV
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timer cover change
Hey y'all! So just trying to dress things up a bit, I just got a new air cleaner insert and timer cover for my '07 Sportster 1200 Custom. No problems with the air cleaner insert, but I'm wondering about changing the timer cover. The instructions say to disconnect the battery's negative cable before doing anything, which is something I'm pretty unsure about. None of the youtube videos I've watched have anybody messing with the battery prior to changing the timer cover - so my question is, just how important is it that I disconnect the negative cable from the battery before changing the timer cover? Thanks!
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You can be changing your grips and the directions would say disconnect the fuse and battery. It's the company covering their butts should the bike start and run you over or you get shocked playing with wires. If your drilling out the timing cover to swap it out your probably safe, but its good practice to disable the electrical.
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Stage IV
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Thanks Mac - I figured it was probably something the lawyers made them put in the instructions. Went ahead and changed it out, looks much better now! Thanks! (But I'm sure you're right - learning how to disable the electrical would be good practice for me getting more familiar with the bike... one small victory at a time here!)
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Thanks Mac - I figured it was probably something the lawyers made them put in the instructions. Went ahead and changed it out, looks much better now! Thanks! (But I'm sure you're right - learning how to disable the electrical would be good practice for me getting more familiar with the bike... one small victory at a time here!)
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Thanks Mac - I figured it was probably something the lawyers made them put in the instructions. Went ahead and changed it out, looks much better now! Thanks! (But I'm sure you're right - learning how to disable the electrical would be good practice for me getting more familiar with the bike... one small victory at a time here!)
At aikischmid, exactly. One thing at a time. Coming on these forums and asking questions and reading through posts will teach you a lot. There's a ton of folks on here that have a lot of knowledge and experience. Between that and reading through the service manual you will pick up a lot of info. Enjoy your ride and be safe
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