I am going to install chrome switch housings on my07 heritage. Any tips suggestions what to look for would be greatly appreciated. Just by looking the throttle side will be the most tedious. So help me out guys. What do I expect and what kind of trouble Thanks

 

Don't lose the brass ferrules on the end of the throttle cables...

 

when ever working on your bike make sure you cover fender,tank or anything you don't want scratched
with a towel or quilt or a bunch of rags to prevent this .remember how you took it apart

 

You can expect to say "why did I do this?" Just done my whole front end with chrome and the switch housings were the most difficult. You can draw diagrams or take digital pics, but it really doesn't help that much. Read the directions several times before starting and take your time. Pay attention to the direction the zip ties are threaded in. ( if yourshas zip ties)In the end it will be worth it, good luck.

 

I just put the switch housings and key caps on last night on my 06 Standard and didn't have any problems. as long you are mechanically competent...just take your time I did use some masking tape to mark the depth and angle of the master cyclinder clamp and clutch clamp on the handle bar before loosening them.

 

A couple things that come to mind : Yes watch how the brass ferrules attach and the direction the slot goes. When removing the switches from the old housings , I just pushed the ties out of the way and took out the small screws. Be very careful when you tighten ALL screws. Use blue loctite and DON'T overtighten any screws. They strip just as you put that last nudge to them. Tighten the two halves together equally. Make sure you watch the brake lever side at the brake switch. I believe the instructions mention slipping cardboard in between the switch boot and lever. Do it !! Make sure on both sides that you lock the notches and grooves of the housing and clamp together before tightening or you will break an ear off. Its not bad just be careful and pay attention to all aspects. Don't expect to tighten right away. Do a dry run and learn.

jim

 

If you have your cables inside the bars, be careful when you screw the housings back on. You won't want to pinch any of the cables between the 2 halves or against the bar. I blew a fuse last time I did this when I went to start the bike.

 

Good advise, also watch out for the small moon shaped piece on top of the throttle tension screw. I had a dealer forget to install it on mine.

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Also be sure to place a sheet under your bike to catch and find easily the two brass ferrels that hold the end of the throttle cables

 

Unnecessary.
They WILL fall into the switch housing where even your smallest needlenose won't fit!