Anyone install your own chrome hand controls?
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,661
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From: Monroe, Louisiana
I did mine when I changed bars. It takes some time, but I would not call it all that difficult. Only problem I had was I fried my fuel manager somehow. Never did find a pinched or broken wire. Just when I got it all put back together it would only run on one cylinder. After about a day of searching for a broken wire, I finally took the fuel processor off and it ran perfectly. That one is in the trash and now I'm running a new PCIII.
My best advice is DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR PULL THE MAIN FUSE OR BOTH, which I didn't. Live and learn.
My best advice is DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR PULL THE MAIN FUSE OR BOTH, which I didn't. Live and learn.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,190
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From: Eastern Washington
In a heart beat. I love the chrome controls and would never pay the labor to do it. I's not that hard at all. I have done them on the last 3 Harley's I have owned. Most recently I changed them out when putting new bars on my SG.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,122
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From: Boise Idaho
Sorry to disagree with a few but this is a no beer job if want it done right. You bought the Harley kit so everything should fit perfect, I had used aftermarket one in the past and some fit real bad.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,808
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From: Green Country Oklahoma
I done it 3 times ,I take close up pictures and blow em up on the computer if need to see what goes where, just be gentle don't rush it you be fine.Just remember you have to cut some zip ties and make sure you re install em in same order and importantly right direction.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 844
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From: Tampa, FL
I would rather take off the entire front end than do those damn switch covers again. What a PITA, especially the springs. Now, would I do it again...of course just for satisfaction and save a buck.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2010
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: El Paso, Texas
I took the easy way out. When i bought the chrome switches, I showed the package to my son who readily asked if He could install them for Me. I said go for it. That was a 18 mo. ago. No problems at all and My Son is still complaining about what a b@*&$ it was to install them. LOL
