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HOW TO: Xbones to Fatboy Rear Fender Swap

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Old 07-21-2010 | 10:20 PM
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Default Unplugging stock turn signal plugs.

Originally Posted by CuriousOrange
Great thread skeez, modders will know that you will need a a good quality T45 torx bit to loosen / remove the bolts on the side of the fender. It also helps to have a decent length wrench to crack the sealant on the bolts as these can be quite tight.
Also do you have any tips on unplugging the indicator wires from the tail light, I couldn't work it out when I did my indicator relocation and ended up snipping them?
You are very correct on the T45 and proper driver.

The indicator plugs have a tab on top that locks them into the circuit board. You unlock them by pushing these tabs down through a hole in the top of the circuit board with a small crewdriver or electrical pick. Since the light on the Crossbones is upside down, so is the cuircuit board which means that these tabs and the holes through which you depress them face downward. The trick is to look for the holes from underneath and press the tabs UP with the small flat head screwdriver while pulling on the plug. I've added a photo below that shows where the holes are through which you depress the locking tabs on the turn signal plugs. In the photo, I deliberately inserted my small blade screwdriver far enough to illustrate what you should be looking for. Gently push the tip of your screwdriver into this opening while pulling on the plug to remove it.

I guess it wasn't the worst thing that you had to snip them since you should have had to extend the wires a bit for the relocation kit install?

Cheers!
 
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Old 07-21-2010 | 10:50 PM
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Very nice write up. I dig the finished product.
 
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Old 07-21-2010 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by meatsack
Best write-up I've ever seen. Nice job man!

+1 on that . great photos and writeup

thanks !
 
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Old 07-22-2010 | 02:34 AM
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Great write up! Nice job.

Chop On,
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Old 07-22-2010 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Ole Coyote
Man I wish I had that when I did mine. Great job.
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Hey OC! I don't know how many times I have said to myself "If I only knew that back when..."! Honestly though, I couldn't have done this without folks like you offering inspiration as well as info with your mods! So THANKS to you!

Thanks for the props everyone. Just trying to give a little back. As I stated in the opening of this thread, I joined the Forums to get myself some schooling from riders who are out there doing their thing to their scoots and working things out. I was a total newb when I bought my Bones two years ago and I still feel totally green so in my effort to share info I am hoping to learn even more from the feedback that I may get while sharing my experience with others.

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Old 07-22-2010 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Skeezmachine
You are very correct on the T45 and proper driver.

The indicator plugs have a tab on top that locks them into the circuit board. You unlock them by pushing these tabs down through a hole in the top of the circuit board with a small crewdriver or electrical pick. Since the light on the Crossbones is upside down, so is the cuircuit board which means that these tabs and the holes through which you depress them face downward. The trick is to look for the holes from underneath and press the tabs UP with the small flat head screwdriver while pulling on the plug.

I guess it wasn't the worst thing that you had to snip them since you should have had to extend the wires a bit for the relocation kit install?

Cheers!
Thanks Skeez you right I did have to extend the wires a couple of inches, someone in 20 years time will have a chin stroke at my butt splices buy hey it works. Thanks for the tip I will have another look and do some heat shrinking with the wires off the bike.

I'm glad i stopped prodding and tugging when I did and cut em.
 
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Old 07-23-2010 | 01:14 PM
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Well Skeez, you really outdone yourself on this post. I am very impressed. Now you need to hurry and do your front fender swap so I can have that post for my front fender swap as well.

Again, nice, nice work. Ride Safe........
 
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Old 07-27-2010 | 02:07 AM
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Excellent and thorough write up. Can't wait to get home and get started on mine. This is definately going to speed the process up.
 
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Old 07-27-2010 | 02:10 AM
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I agree with Venable, can't wait to see your write up on the front fender.
 
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Old 07-27-2010 | 10:38 AM
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Awesome write up !!!! Please please please do one for the front.
 


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