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I have just received a procom cdi and went to install it on my 05 speedmaster. The OEM is held to the mounting bracket by what appears to be plastic tabs (very strong plastic tabs)   My question is - do I just tear into them? I thought they may be covering screws, but it doesn't appear to be the case.
Zen would ride a Triumph
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Here's how I got them out. Take two flat blade screwdrivers, put them on opposite sides of the tabs and twist slowly. It should pop right out. If they do break, just replace them with whatever fits. As long as it secures the bracket tightly.
Steelheart- '03 Speedmaster Black/Yellow
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Well, that's weird. When I borrowed Moe's procom it had a bracket on it. Did they stop that? Or maybe Moe put it on. Hmmm. Never thought about it, just assumed the bracket came with it.
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Should be Riding
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Should be Riding
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I bought a bracket for it. You can use pan head bolts with nuts in place of the barbed rivets.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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Once I knew what they were I was able to use the large flathead screwdriver to remove them. The procom is in place and I have the maps...now to find the one that works best.
Zen would ride a Triumph
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Check Pants
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Check Pants
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I have one of these in the tool box. It's for door panels, but works great for barbed fasteners. About $10 here at Autozone, etc. 
Al
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Now that would have made things much easier ...
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The better the tools, the less skills needed. The better the skills, the less tools needed. 
And you may see me tonight
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J. Prine
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Quote:
The better the tools, the less skills needed.
The better the skills, the less tools needed.
Ain't that the truth..... 
12 Rocket Roadster 03 Bonneville America 69 BSA Firebird Scrambler 73 Yamaha TX 750
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With my skills, I just can't afford the tools I need.
Zen would ride a Triumph
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