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Originally Posted by 2002GreyHD150
What you will need:
** std & deep metric 1/4" & 3/8" sockets, extentions, u-joint, rachets
** (2) 3/8 or (2) 9-10mm speed clip/u-nuts & matching 1.25" overall length bolts (the stockers are just not quite long enough)
** cordless drill, 3/16" drill bit, & a 3/4" Uni-bit
** (2) good sized flat screwdrivers or pry bars.
** beverages
Initial notes..
1.) the as delivered system uses the stock HE hardware to install the scoop. The stock 10mm lower HE bolts are just barely long enough. the instructions say the OEM bolts go through the scoop legs, through the lower HE bracket hole & into the speed nut on the bumper. yeah... I don't think so. Additionally, the wrestling match of manipulating the scoop, bolts etc & NOT scratching paint is nearly impossible... being on the ground on your back... impossible... there is just not enough room unthere for both hands, a ratchet or wrench, the bolt & balancing everything... |
Thanks for the write up but I don't know where in the instructions that we mention using the heat exchanger hardware to install the scoop. The scoop bolts directly to the bumper mounting speed nuts and has nothing whatsoever to do with the heat exchanger. Can you enlighten me? What did I miss?
The OEM bumper mounting bolts are what holds the scoop in place, not the heat exchanger. If correctly inserted into the speed nuts the OEM bolts work fine. I agree they are a little short but like we say in the instructions, be careful when installing them, they strip quite easily.
Also, the scoop you installed is version 1 of our scoop that wasn't even designed for Harleys. The new version is, and has lots of adjuistability built in. There is no need for exoctic tools, just simple hand tools will install it, no drilling required either.
You paint a picture of it being a hard complicated installation and it's NOT!! It's a piece of cake if the included instructions are followed. Maybe you can re-read the instructions and show me where the stock heat exchanger hardware is involved in this installation.
Please reply and let's get to the bottom of this basically simple installation made hard by you.
Thanks sincerely,
Tim @ Chickenears