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Chrome Switch caps
« on: January 07, 2008, 05:22:28 PM »

I've just bought a set of chrome switch caps for my Jester.  I seem to remember reading that these can be difficult and fiddley to fit.  Has anyone who has already done these got some advice. before I start what may turn out to be a long job.   The set I've got includes all five switches on each side, its the small radio type ones that I think will be the problem, they come will little copper bits in a small bag.

Any help greatly appreciated.

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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2008, 05:27:09 PM »

Three and a half years later and I still remember the pain!

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=758.0

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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2008, 07:05:45 PM »

Take them to your favorite dealer and pay the $50 to have them installed.  I PROMISE you will never regret it. :nervous:
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2008, 07:36:31 PM »


I've just bought a set of chrome switch caps for my Jester.




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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2008, 07:42:41 PM »

Take them to your favorite dealer and pay the $50 to have them installed.  I PROMISE you will never regret it. :nervous:

If you can find a dealer to do them for $50, that would be a bargain!  I'm about to pay for the install for the fourth time (different bikes) and I've never paid anywhere near that to have it done.

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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2008, 07:44:26 PM »

Take them to your favorite dealer and pay the $50 to have them installed.  I PROMISE you will never regret it. :nervous:

ditto.......... :bananarock:
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2008, 10:46:13 AM »

well I did my own & all I can say is, I think it isn't that hard - in hindsight.

the instructions are mostly useless.  I tried to put in springs upside down / backwards til I took a break and came back with fresh eyes.

Broke a couple of those little tabs that fit into the holes on the metal holder.  I cannot believe this is the best way to build these things....

Anyway, the only ones that were really tough were the turn signals - that's where the springs were difficult to get into place.  I broke one on each side as I was putting the new ones on.  Bought a second set for around 20 bucks & used second ones from that bag.

The horn & high-beam ones were easy, popped right in.  Same for start & the kill switch.  They just popped in, no biggie.

They give you a little plastic tool for the cruise controls switches.  It works just as the instructions describe it should for removal & installation.  No biggie there.

I did wind up using the plastic tool to push the turn signals on.  There must be a better way....

Anyway, this is doable, don't get frustrated.  50 bucks?  Well I would have spent it at the time.  But looking back I'm glad I didn't surrender to the paid parts changers!
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2008, 12:43:35 PM »

Based on threads here I foloowed the get the dealer to do it direction.  No problem. :bananarock:
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2008, 02:25:30 PM »

The turn signals are the worst but the rest are ok......a little patience....... ::)
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2008, 02:43:35 PM »

Haven't done them on the 07 but did the whole thing including all covers at the same time. I enjoy working on my bike so if it takes a while so be it. HAVE PATIENCE!!!
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Re: Chrome Switch caps
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2008, 07:58:36 PM »

Show us some pictures!

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