I was referring to the service manual, but the installation instructions that come with the kit are basically cut out of the manual.....so one in the same. The chrome levers and master cylinder aren't that hard either. Worst part about that job will be bleeding the brakes....I'd say save the labor money from the deal for another part and learn a little something new about your ride while your at it.....


And I'll second Zanotti's....or maybe check out Hales HD....both offer the similar discount....add up your parts and see who's cheaper after shipping....I used to go thru Chicago HD, but apparently some people have been having problems with them lately

 

Would you happen to know where I can download the service manual for my bike? I am excited about the possibility about doing this myself but afraid I will screw something up. Or get myself stuck to the point where I will not be able to ride it into the dealership to have them clean up my mess. You really do not think this is too much of a task for someone who has an interest in doing it but never really worked on his bike before?

 

Buy the service manual, it'll guide u thru anything you do, well worth to have around.

Do the switch housing yourself. If thats all your doing , very easy. Wires have memory and stay close to shape you'll need to fit them back in. Only three screws inside housing, everything falls into place. Just be careful not to pinch any wires, and watch putting the brake button back in. Theres a little copper v spring on the right that holds it firm. Just go easy finessing the swithes and backing plate into place. You'll need the black blank out of your old housings to fill the audio holes. Take your time and remember how everything came out. Do one at a time.

Just did mine this past weekend. Chrome switch housing, levers, grips, mastercyc, installed 14" chubbys, new clutch, idle/throttle cables, stainless brake lines. extended wires inside bars. Not hard. Be patient and take your time. Switch housings alone...1/2 hr. Left the caps black also, looks good.

Good luck. I'll post some pics of mine when I get a chance. Also threw a set of hardbags on it while I was at it...it's nice to hit the supebowl pool!!!!!

 

No, its really not that hard, especially as was said if you're only doing housings....I'm not sure you can DL the manual but you can order it online from wherever you get your stuff from and save 20% on that too......just look up the part # on the HD site

 

Wow! That is some great information. Thank you very much for all of the detail. I look forward to seeing the pictures! Post as many as possible. :-)

Do you have any inside tips or information on doing the levers and master cylinder? Someone mentioned earlier that bleeding the brakes is not an easy task. Are there any pitfalls or caveats to avoid when doing the master cylinder or levers?

Thanks in advance for all of the help!

 

+1 on Zanottis but you also can get the same discount through M & M cycles out of Ohio, and then if you want to bypass the middle man, you can order direct from Chicago Harley, 20% off everyday, now you have options depending on where you live. I have ordered from all three, all have the same prices, usually Chicago HD is a couple of pennies cheaper, no seriously.....

www.mandmcycles.com

www.chicagoharley.com

 

check out Hill Country Custom Cycles on e-bay.
Type in search (harley ape hangers) You can get wild one chubbys any length you want, that includes all new chrome controls including cruise, chrome master cylinder, steel braided throttle and clutch cables for under 700.00.
Call them and they will answer any questions you have. Great Tech support too.
I am not advertising for them, but I helped my bud install his that he got from them.
just a suggestion, don't hurt to look.

 

+1 on buying the Service Manual; it will pay for itself when you do this project or your first service;

Ask the parts counter guy at your HD store to print out the installation instructions for the kit you are considering and decide if it's a project you can take on (it will be, but it's nice to see what you are getting into before you buy); and,

a small magnetic phillips screwdriver makes removing and installing the small screws inside the switch housings much easier.

 

Excellent advice! Thanks! Any other good tips related to this job?

 

I wouldn't say that bleeding the brakes is that hard, its just a little tedious, and a helper comes in very handy. And that's doing it the conventional way, if someone pipes up with a good easier way to do it.....in a homemade version of the commercial brake bleeders for instance I would appreciate that too. Bleeding the brakes is about all that's left from my winter updates(that's what I call them to the wife)-----

18" Gangster apes
Lowered front and rear
Chromed front end
New controls,housings,grips,levers,etc.
Lowered front fender