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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:43 PM
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Well you read it boys...finally dropped the ole girl. Nothing major damage wise. Just need a clutch lever and touch up paint for the bags. How hard is it to change the clutch and brake levers? Ive never done it on a hydraulic clutch. Also where can i find touch up paint. Is the dealer my best bet?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:47 PM
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Try this:

http://www.colorrite.com/
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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the hydraulic clutch lever is easier to change than the cable clutch lever, just need a small snap ring pliers, remove the pin and lever, reinstall same way.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 09:59 PM
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thats what i figured, seems like a simple enough change. Its an excuse to get black aftermarket levers haha.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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Sorry. Yes Colorite is where I've bought paint. Hope you don't do it again, but now you don't have to worry about never having dropped it.
 
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I remember my first time.. Then my second.. And almost my third lol
 
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The dealer will have touch up paint.
 
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Sux to drop, I know too well. Glad it didn't cause any more trouble. For your clutch lever and bags to be damaged, then you must have dropped it pretty hard or maybe no engine or bag guards? How did it happen?
 
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Now that the 1st ding's done - ride on! Glad to hear your mishap wan't too severe.
 
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Welcome to the club.....there are those that have dropped it and those that are going to drop it.....hate when that happens. i'm almost too old to pick the damn thing up any more.
 
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