Servicing and replacing an adjustable clutch lever: Difference between revisions

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Now for the final installation. A few notes about installing the unit. The stock clutch perch does not come apart like the new one. (Yes, we've said that before.) It needs to be slid down and off the handlebar, or cut off. Sawing away at it may not be the easiest method, but, given the trouble many members have with [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removing the bar ends]], it's your choice. The grip comes off very easily with some soapy water. (This would be a time to [[I want to get some new grips.|replace your grips]], if, like many members, you're not in love with the stock ones.) The switch unit, with the turn signals and choke, is held in position with two screws. The bar end has one screw, and lots of red loctite.

Now for the final installation. A few notes about installing the unit. The stock clutch perch does not come apart like the new one. (Yes, we've said that before.) It needs to be slid down and off the handlebar, or cut off. Sawing away at it may not be the easiest method, but, given the trouble many members have with [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removing the bar ends]], it's your choice. The grip comes off very easily with some soapy water. (This would be a time to [[I want to get some new grips|replace your grips]], if, like many members, you're not in love with the stock ones.) The switch unit, with the turn signals and choke, is held in position with two screws. The bar end has one screw, and lots of red loctite.

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-Now for the final installation. A few notes about installing the unit. The stock clutch perch does not come apart like the new one. (Yes, we've said that before.) It needs to be slid down and off the handlebar, or cut off. Sawing away at it may not be the easiest method, but, given the trouble many members have with [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removing the bar ends]], it's your choice. The grip comes off very easily with some soapy water. (This would be a time to [[I want to get some new grips.|replace your grips]], if, like many members, you're not in love with the stock ones.) The switch unit, with the turn signals and choke, is held in position with two screws. The bar end has one screw, and lots of red loctite.
+Now for the final installation. A few notes about installing the unit. The stock clutch perch does not come apart like the new one. (Yes, we've said that before.) It needs to be slid down and off the handlebar, or cut off. Sawing away at it may not be the easiest method, but, given the trouble many members have with [[Removing & replacing bar ends|removing the bar ends]], it's your choice. The grip comes off very easily with some soapy water. (This would be a time to [[I want to get some new grips|replace your grips]], if, like many members, you're not in love with the stock ones.) The switch unit, with the turn signals and choke, is held in position with two screws. The bar end has one screw, and lots of red loctite.
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