Just bought my layback plate and turn signal relocation kit and was wondering how hard is this to install. Do I need any wire connectors or such? Don,t want to tear into it and have to run for little shit. I have so leather bags to install after that. Something to do on them rain days!!!:banana
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If it is the Harley kit it is easy, there are usually a lot of spare bits left over because they put a lot of different wire length, connectors and such in as well.

Like all things just take your time and don't rush. If you get stuck on something just walk away, have a smoke / coffee and come back to it.

I find half the fun of Harley ownership is putting the bits on yourself. It's more of a personal bike then.

no its not hard but i did use wire conectors becoase i could not get the pins out of the stock conector

Trolling...
I installed a relocation kit for my front t/s into the driving lights a couple of weeks ago. It wasn't that difficult, and we used pretty much only the special bolts with the holes through it and did not need any of the connectors, wires, and what not they give you. If you're somewhat mechanically inclined and have a bit of common sense and study a bit, you might find you can pull the guts out of the rear t/s and disassemble the socket and pull wires that way. if not, be careful on where you make cuts and place your splices. Make sure you stagger them and make sure you crimp and seal properly. The kits are fairly well thought out and the instructions are usually pretty good.
I don't think you'll have any problems. Do one side first and you will find the second will take 1/2 the time.
Good luck and let us know how it comes out. (I have one to install as well, but I would rather ride while it's somewhat nice than work on her!!)

Just went through the destuctions:doh and looks likes even a weekend mechanic like me can do it.:rtfm . The only issue I have is no bike lift. I was thinking of useing a floor jack and stands. Any other ideas are welcome. I guess a bike jack is in the future. Was looking at the craftsman.;)

i did 2 of them, didn't use a bike lift either time. no problems here. course they were on the 'old' 03 and below models ;)

Ok who invented these rods to thread the wires through? I soaped them and the d#% thing is just to fat to work with. I was thinking of cutting the outer coating off. Or thowing it at the wall.:censor Any suggestions!!!

I cut the outer coat off. I will shrink wrap what I need to.

I cut the outer coat off. I will shrink wrap what I need to.
thats what i had to do sorry i didnt see this sooner

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Sears just had a sale on their m/c jacks... they were $69.95. Regular price $89.95. Harbor Freight has something similar for $59.95, but I like the looks of the Craftsman unit better. There are many options out there. If you want something very simple and inexpensive, check the sportster.org forum and there are some plans in there for a stand that will get the wheels off the ground an inch or two.
When I raced, I had built a small tubular stand that I could raise the bike enough to remove either front or rear wheel depending on the balance point. I had also built a small plywood box that I could sit the bike on and get both wheels off the ground. Don't think I could handle all the hernias for a set up like that for the Sporty!!!
Bottom line is you can buy a decent jack for less than $100 or you can make something for around $25.

The rear wheel off the ground did't make any differance. The wheel clearance was so minor I just snuck up with the bike on the ground. I think you need to remove the shocks to gain anything. I had deer meat to process yesterday so I should finish up today after work:banana

installation complete. I tried to post pic but they were to large. How do I shrink pics so I can download!:o

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I hope this worked. Now I can ride in the car pool Lane!!:roflblack