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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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hey all. can someone tell me exactly where the bent metal spring is supposed to go. It fell out while changing my bars and I am not sure I put it back where it is supposed to go.


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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Sorry I cant help but I would call the stealership and ask they should be able to help ya. Good luck and stay safe.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by high_iron
hey all. can someone tell me exactly where the bent metal spring is supposed to go. It fell out while changing my bars and I am not sure I put it back where it is supposed to go.


TIA
It goes behind the brake light switch to hold it tight in the switch housing.

No offense so please don't get upset when I write this.

Why would you tear into your bike without a manual?????

BTW, Did you put a spacer in you brake lever before you pulled it off?

The manual explain how to do this and why it's important.

Good luck on your install.

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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Sorry I cant help but I would call the stealership and ask they should be able to help ya. Good luck and stay safe.
What did the dealer steal from you?
 
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Old Oct 23, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sifularson
It goes behind the brake light switch to hold it tight in the switch housing.

No offense so please don't get upset when I write this.

Why would you tear into your bike without a manual?????

BTW, Did you put a spacer in you brake lever before you pulled it off?

The manual explain how to do this and why it's important.

Good luck on your install.

Steve
haha. No offense taken. I have the manual but I guess I didn't read it close enough. the manual doesn't show a picture of where the spring goes.
 
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