2.
With concave side facing upward, install friction shoe so
that pin hole is over point of adjuster screw (non cruise
equipped models only).
NOTE
The friction shoe is a loose fit and may fall out or become dis-
lodged if lower switch housing is turned upside down or shaken.
3.
Position lower switch housing beneath throttle grip.
4.
Position upper switch housing over handlebar and lower
switch housing. Verify that wire harness conduit runs in
depression at bottom of handlebar.
5.
Start upper and lower switch housing screws, but do not
tighten.
6.
Position brake lever/master cylinder assembly inboard of
switch housing assembly engaging tab on lower switch
housing in groove at top of brake lever bracket.
7.
Align holes in handlebar clamp with those in master cyl-
inder housing and start lower screw (with flat washer).
Position for rider comfort. Beginning with top screw, tighten
screws to 72-108
in-lbs
(8.1-12.2 Nm).
8.
Tighten lower and upper switch housing screws to 35-45
in-lbs
(4.0-5.0 Nm).
NOTE
Always tighten lower switch housing screw first, so that any
gap between upper and lower housings is at front of switch
assembly.
9.
Remove cardboard insert between brake lever and lever
bracket.
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before
operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in
death or serious injury. (00316a)
10. Test switches for proper operation.
ASSEMBLY: LEFT SIDE HANDLEBAR
SWITCHES
1.
If replacing lower housing switches, proceed to next step.
If replacing upper housing switches, proceed to step 6.
2.
Install upper and lower switch housings on handlebar. Be
sure that ribs on outboard side of switch housings fit in
grooves molded into grip. Verify that wire harness conduit
runs in depression at bottom of handlebar.
3.
Start upper and lower switch housing screws, but do not
tighten.
4.
Position clutch hand lever assembly inboard of switch
housing assembly engaging tab on lower switch housing
in groove at bottom of clutch lever bracket.
5.
Align holes in handlebar clamp with those in clutch lever
bracket and start lower screw (with flat washer). Position
for rider comfort. Beginning with top screw, tighten screws
to 72-108
in-lbs
(8.1-12.2 Nm).
6.
Tighten lower and upper switch housing screws to 35-45
in-lbs
(4.0-5.0 Nm).
NOTE
Always tighten lower switch housing screw first, so that any
gap between upper and lower housings is at front of switch
assembly.
Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before
operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in
death or serious injury. (00316a)
7.
Test switches for proper operation.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
While there are four different switch configurations for Touring
models (Road King, Road King Classic, Classic and Ultra), the
installation procedures are the same. To simplify these
instructions, only the Road King switch configuration is repres-
ented in the photographs and illustrations which follow.
Right Handlebar Controls
1.
Verify that TGS is installed and fully engaged in the slots
in handlebar. Position handgrip such that any cosmetic
features are properly positioned. Install handgrip on
handlebar and fully engage on TGS splines until it bottoms.
Connect heated handgrip connector if equipped. See
2.23 HANDLEBARS, Heated Handgrips
.
2.
With concave side facing upward, install friction shoe so
that pin hole is over point of adjuster screw (non cruise
equipped models only).
NOTE
The friction shoe is a loose fit and may fall out or become dis-
lodged if lower switch housing is turned upside down or shaken.
3.
Position lower switch housing beneath the throttle grip.
4.
Position upper switch housing over handlebar and lower
switch housing.
5.
Verify that wire harness conduit runs in the depression at
bottom of handlebar. Be sure that upper switch housing
harness will not be pinched under handlebar when switch
housing screws are tightened.
6.
Start upper and lower switch housing screws. Turn screws
until snug, but do not tighten.
7.
See
Figure 7-148
. Position brake lever/master cylinder
assembly inboard of switch housing assembly engaging
tab on lower switch housing in groove at top of brake lever
bracket.
8.
Align holes in handlebar clamp with those in master cyl-
inder housing and start two screws (with flat washers).
Position for rider comfort.
9.
Verify handgrip is fully seated on TGS but not binding.
NOTE
Always tighten lower switch housing screw first, so that any
gap between upper and lower housings is at front of switch.
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