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bosticer

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Removing plastics
« on: May 10, 2023, 06:15:23 PM »
Hi,
I bought a used Compagno 50i.
I’m trying to remove the plastics around the handlebars because I’m trying to replace the kill switch, Which had been removed and just complete the wiring circuit without the switch by connecting the wires.
Since I normally tend to force plastics, thereby breaking them, I wanted to seek advice on removing them here.
 Any suggestions?

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Re: Removing plastics
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2023, 06:36:17 AM »
Don’t do it!

Seriously the received wisdom on here seems to be never attempt this when ambient temperatures are low, the plastic is brittle in those conditions and prone to crack/snap. Judicious use of a hairdryer or heat gun might help in this regard. Also expect the experts on here to come along and tell you about the frequently encountered hidden tangs and clips!

Good luck with it.
Regards & ride safe,
Neil

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Re: Removing plastics
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2023, 11:27:41 AM »
I ended up taking the actual small switch out of a new assembly and putting it into the old assembly which I managed to be able one up without removing the handlebar plastics.

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