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Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago

Has anybody purchased a set of chrome switch housings for your control switches? I was wondering how hard it is to change your switches over from the stock dull gray housing to the chrome housings. I currently have the kuryaken chrome switch covers that I bought last summer, but due to my personal taste and my attention to detail, I honestly don't like them. They look nice and all, but I like the actual housings and everthing showing. I did end up purchasing a set of chrome switch housings on ebay the other day and should be at my house tommorow (thursday). So Doc, Musky, or anybody else have any experience with this type of thing? Whenever I get these things installed, I will have the Kuryaken covers for sale for a great price. Thanks guys

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
I dont know about the housings but I would poss. be interested in your covers. Let me know what you decide. Thanks

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
I run a motorcycle repair shop. I haven't done anything on Yahama handlebars yet, but I have on a lot of Harleys and a few Hondas. The switch housing is pieces held together with 2 screws. The switches are held in the housings with a couple more screws. You will be tethered to the handlebars by the wires but changing the housings should be a piece of cake. Clifford

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
I bought a set of e-bay for about $70 Piece of cake to replace the stock ones. Just have to be careful not to lose any of the small screws holding the circuit boards and switches inside the box. Much better than the covers. Check here for a pic ... Chrome switch housing Doc

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
Me too! Bought a set on ebay. Very easy to swap the internals and mount them on the bars!

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
where can a guy find a chrome front brake reservoir?

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
e-bay if you're real lucky and can wait years. I took mine in and had it chromed. Doc

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
I picked mine up (chrome front brake reservior cover)off E-bay last week $1.00+ shipping ($5.30) You can find them, you just need to be patient.

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
Doc, roughly how much did it cost you to have your front brake reservoir chromed? Would it be cheaper to have it chromed or to do a chrome exchange with a company like Cycle Image?

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Re:Chrome switch housing 4 Years, 3 Months ago
Ohhhh .... $100 - 140 rings a bell but I'm not positive. Doc

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In: Rides, Meets, Events, 4/9/2012, 229 replies
Subject: HOTEL FOR CENTRAL M&G - JUNE 29, 30, JULY1
fastjohnny: Ok guys & gals, here it is: Maquoketa Inn & Suites 1019 West Platt Maquoketa, IA 52060 Phone: 563-652-6888 Room rate is $62.10 + tax per night which puts it just under $70. I was able to secure ...

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
Darn: Tilted Kilt... bring the sunglasses :innocent: :whistle: :evil:B)HOTEL FOR CENTRAL M&G - JUNE 29, 30, JULY1

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Darn

In: Bike Talk, 5/26/2012, 1 reply
Subject: Side Car mounting
Inubus: Ok since I have to work on the bike anyway, I'm gonna take the side car off the goldwing and get rid of the wiring nightmare it is turning out to be. I think the R* will pull the sidecar better than this ...

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
USAFRETIRED: One clamp mount on upper part of upright tube One clamp mount on bottom frame down by floorboard One ...Side Car mounting

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USAFRETIRED

In: Bike Talk, 5/25/2012, 9 replies
Subject: Road Star Versus Warrior
Stevie: What do you think? Are they similar in price... accessories? are they like the VRODS of Road Stars?

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
MidStar07: The V-rod of Raodstars? Yeah, that's a pretty good description. I've ridden one and I liked it a lot. ...Road Star Versus Warrior

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MidStar07

In: Bolt Ons, 5/21/2012, 45 replies
Subject: Freedom Duals Are Ready!
moreland4: Well Ray at AAA Exhaust emailed me recently to inform me that the NEW Freedom True-Duals for the Road Star are ready for order/delivery. It's now decision time for me. Do I like the new 4" cans or would ...

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
smokescreens: they are brand spanking new. moreland ordered them and should have them in about 2 weeks. and he ...Freedom Duals Are Ready!

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smokescreens

In: Bolt Ons, 5/24/2012, 12 replies
Subject: Do I really need push & pull cables?
DropkickFace: Heard somewhere you only need 1? How's that? Pros? Cons? James

Latest reply, 5/26/2012
Plumbwader: Pull only here. Seems like i fight the spring a little more now but i like the way it cleans it up without ...Do I really need push & pull cables?

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Plumbwader

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