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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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I just bought the HD Chrome Hand Switch Housings. Has anyone installed these puppies on their own? Is it worth the 1 hour labor to have the dealership do it?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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i would say yes, have the dealer do it. you run a pretty good risk of pinching wires
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Worth every penny. Ask me how I know.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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I wasn't about to put them on myself.....knew I would screw something up....to me it was worth having the dealer do it.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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I installed mine, as long as you have the torx and a good philips it is pretty straightforward. Had a heck of a time geeting the new wiring pulled into the Wild1 508's, maybe that's why the switch housings seemed easy by the time I got to that point in the install.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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It's not that bad...honest! Although 1 hour does sound pretty fair!
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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i was interested in this myself so it seems that the 1 hour at the dealer will be worth it.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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did mine myself.good lesson in patience
 
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Very easy to do. Just take your time and you will be fine
 
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Pretty straight forward, the problem you might run into are not to pinch the wires when putting the clamps, and the brake light switch. If you have the manual it will help to see pics. and read how to disassemble and assemble. I have done it myself on quite a few bikes.
 
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