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Feb 3, 2014 | 08:04 PM

#11

ultra_classic

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From: Ontario, Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitardude

Hmmm...$60 bucks to fix something correctly on a 20k motorcycle that your spending some bucks on already?

Think I'd spend the money and buy the switch to fix it right and remember not to do that again.

Ditto

Feb 3, 2014 | 08:48 PM

#12

SCJE8

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From: Pensacola, Florida

I'm going with the crowd on this one...you're down $60.00 on this project!

It happens to all of us..."Lessons Learned" file!

Steve

Feb 3, 2014 | 10:29 PM

#13

Melroy

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From: Milwaukee

Pay the 60 bucks and do it right.

Feb 3, 2014 | 11:06 PM

#14

Def Mute

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From: Fla

I would look at the switch closely...

Seems if it came apart that easily, it just may be made to disassemble? I know the MoCo would rather you replace it with new, that's how they make their living, but many things on our bikes can be disassembled for repair even if you cannot purchase separate parts for them because only the assembly is offered. I know I'd at least take a looksee!

Feb 3, 2014 | 11:26 PM

#15

baldguy13

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From: Lansing, MI

To me, that's part of doing our own work. One way to look at it is that you saved $600, so in theory, you could screw it up nine times and still be further ahead than having the dealer do it. That's the logic I use when doing home repairs...

Feb 4, 2014 | 05:40 AM

#16

santajim

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From: Tonopah Az

I did the same thing on the volume control yea it's $60 but you will be pissed if you don't and like said above the wires are on the outside of the bars the only thing in the bars is the TBW.

Feb 4, 2014 | 05:53 AM

#17

Very High Plain Drifter

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From: North London, UK

Looks like you get the installation for $0.00, plus $60.00 Idiot Tax.

Personally, I've paid quite a lot in Idiot Taxes over the years. I must be due a rebate soon!

Feb 4, 2014 | 06:35 AM

#18

LS Bob

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From: Independence, Missouri

Wouldn't it be easier to do it now while stuff is apart from the bar change, anyway?

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Feb 4, 2014 | 07:33 AM

#19

Veekness

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From: Santa Clarita

You should have enuf room to cut & solder the wires without having to pull the wires thru again...I agree with the others, just fix if, if you don't feel comfy doin' it yourself, pay another ninety bux and have the dealership do it!