Switch Housing
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Cruiser
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From: Goode, Va
Switch Housing
I want to attempt to install my new switch housings on my own, I bought my off of eBay, they are new, but I did not get the little too to remove the radio controls, any ideas on a good replacement? I went to my Dealer and sure as ****, they want you to buy the hole kit from them and you get one. They do not sell it alone. Any ideas on this?
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Cruiser
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From: Goode, Va
I was thinking that, but wasn't sure if it mite break it. I have been reading some people having some big time problems doing this job in the forum, still undecided if I want to do this. Any advice? Helpful hints?
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From: Roswell, GA
So you buy on ebay and wonder why you don't get a break from your local dealer??? What a surprise.
The tool is similar to a tuning fork with one set of ends longer than the other--one end (the longer) is used to pry off the caps; the other, shorter end, is used to press the switch caps on.
Needle nose pliers are a good substitute.
It takes a surprising amount of pressure to reinstall the audio switch caps correctly. I lost a PTT/squelch chrome switch cap while on a trip and got lucky 'cause the parts manager at the HD shop on my trip pulled one from a kit; sold it to me for the individual replacement part cost (~$2); and, I had a tech at the shop do a side job to install it and improve my inadequate installation of the other audio/cruise switch caps for $10.
Good luck with your project.
Carl
The tool is similar to a tuning fork with one set of ends longer than the other--one end (the longer) is used to pry off the caps; the other, shorter end, is used to press the switch caps on.
Needle nose pliers are a good substitute.
It takes a surprising amount of pressure to reinstall the audio switch caps correctly. I lost a PTT/squelch chrome switch cap while on a trip and got lucky 'cause the parts manager at the HD shop on my trip pulled one from a kit; sold it to me for the individual replacement part cost (~$2); and, I had a tech at the shop do a side job to install it and improve my inadequate installation of the other audio/cruise switch caps for $10.
Good luck with your project.
Carl
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I used hot water to soften up the switches like the start button and the turn signals, before I put them on.
I put a little daub of clear silicone on the PTT, cruise type buttons.
As far as removing the old ones, just pry them off. Carefully..................
I put a little daub of clear silicone on the PTT, cruise type buttons.
As far as removing the old ones, just pry them off. Carefully..................
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Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Joplin, MO
Used the tool when I replaced my switches with chrome ones, but I think a fork would work just fine. Maybe even turn it over so the round (back) side is facing you.
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