Chrome Switch Cap Install.
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Canada
I just installed this while doing a handlebar swap. Honestly, I think I spent more time on these as on the whole rest of this project....PITA! Reassembling the housings with the radio controls is what really got me and I was not happy forcing the radio/cruise controls on the tiny stems. I ended up drilling them out a bit and using epoxy to hold em on. I sure hope the next guy likes chrome switches. The end result however was worth it.
I just did mine today...
After you open the housings there is one small torx screw holding each button sets (one on top and one on bottom).
I did the left ones first. When I realized how much tighter they fit than the stock ones, I decided to let the right sides sit in the sun while I removed the stocks. I don't know if it helped, but, I wanted to believe it did.
A small screwdriver is be VERY helpful when doing this. Also, make sure you know what position the "gear" peg is in. The caps have one side that is a plain circle that attaches to one side of the switch peg. That is- it's a smooth fulcrum. the other peg is a sort of gear/toothed, that is the actual control of the switch. This matches up with the switch cap. If you get the cap on and it's in the "up" position and the actual gear of the switch is in the "down" position, it won't move.
The blinkers, horn, and start buttons have a spring in them that returns the respective switch to its original position. Just use the screwdriver to gently ease them out and put them aside. They won't unravel, they're not that kind of spring. They're like a hinge spring. They do have tiny holes that the ends need to be put back in eventually.
Oh, and I tested each switch as I went. I think that saved a bit of heartache down the road. This is because of that thing I mentioned earlier. Yeah, I had the left blinker in the "blink" position and the switch in the "not blink" position. Taking it off and on again mad me cry a little bit. The blinker springs didn't need to come off, but, they're a little more tough.
I think that's all the tips I have. Hope it helps. I took photos as I went and will upload some soon.
After you open the housings there is one small torx screw holding each button sets (one on top and one on bottom).
I did the left ones first. When I realized how much tighter they fit than the stock ones, I decided to let the right sides sit in the sun while I removed the stocks. I don't know if it helped, but, I wanted to believe it did.
A small screwdriver is be VERY helpful when doing this. Also, make sure you know what position the "gear" peg is in. The caps have one side that is a plain circle that attaches to one side of the switch peg. That is- it's a smooth fulcrum. the other peg is a sort of gear/toothed, that is the actual control of the switch. This matches up with the switch cap. If you get the cap on and it's in the "up" position and the actual gear of the switch is in the "down" position, it won't move.
The blinkers, horn, and start buttons have a spring in them that returns the respective switch to its original position. Just use the screwdriver to gently ease them out and put them aside. They won't unravel, they're not that kind of spring. They're like a hinge spring. They do have tiny holes that the ends need to be put back in eventually.
Oh, and I tested each switch as I went. I think that saved a bit of heartache down the road. This is because of that thing I mentioned earlier. Yeah, I had the left blinker in the "blink" position and the switch in the "not blink" position. Taking it off and on again mad me cry a little bit. The blinker springs didn't need to come off, but, they're a little more tough.
I think that's all the tips I have. Hope it helps. I took photos as I went and will upload some soon.
If you've never removed the grips, make sure you loosen the cables all the way...
Here, you can see the torx screw....
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Every "geared" side of the switches/caps seem to have a line that lineup when installed properly. The chrome caps do not have that line. Just make sure you know where they are or photograph them. Most aren't easy to move by hand...
Done
And done
Here, you can see the torx screw....
[/IMG]Every "geared" side of the switches/caps seem to have a line that lineup when installed properly. The chrome caps do not have that line. Just make sure you know where they are or photograph them. Most aren't easy to move by hand...
Done
And done
Last edited by Jay Walker; Aug 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Bothell, WA
Try a hair dryer
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Central CA
They pull straight off. Soak the switch caps in hot water, make it a lot easier to install.
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Thanks i thought so but didnt want to just go tuggin on them and brake them.
