I decided that today was the day to fit my new Oxfords.. First of all, had to visit the Doc for a dressing change... next change is on Thursday.
Was home from the Doc about 9 am, and started by removing the tupperware from the handlebars ... half a dozen screws.
That was the easy bit... then I removed the bar end weights and tried to get the old grips off, .... throttle grip was ok,
Clutch grip was a different story... had to butcher it with an angle grinder, and lever it from the bar.
Next I removed both levers from the bars to give me access to the cabling for replacement. Seat and side covers and panniers were removed to run new cables, and removed old wiring, just had to clip a few cable ties. One cable tie was behind the tank cover, but I only had to remove the rear screws to get my hand under.
Next bit was to sneak the new cables through, and connect to the battery.
I poked spare cable under the plastic at the head stem (lots of room there) and popped a couple cable ties to secure them. New controller fitted, and levers bolted back to the bars. If you try this, make sure that heater cables do not foul levers or switches operation (high beam flasher on 1100) Test operation before replacing the tupperware
Re-assembled the tupperware, re= tightened everything, and now the new controller looks pretty schmiko! PC has already scored the old controller, as his is faulty, and failed on the way home from the National meet.... just have to package and post it.
