Got a new Ultra Limited my wife bought me the sirius module for my birthday looks pretty easy to install but before I start the install are there any tricks for removing the outer fairing? Looks like a few screws by the windshield and 2 screws on each side on the back and also remove the headlight ring?

 

No need to remove headlight ring. Put a towel on your front fender to be safe, and guys also put socks over their passing/driving lamps to prevent any scratches. Pull the 4 screws on the back (2 on each side) then pull 2 outside screws of the windshield. Now the 1 middle screw is the only thing holding the outer faring. loosen the middle screw and pull out the windshield, then cradle the fairing with 1 hand and remove the screw. Once you pull the fairing back a few inches reach inside and unplug the headlight and its off!

 

Add a weather strip to the windshield before you pout it back on to keep water out of the faring. I used Mastic tape, then bough some rubber weather stripping. There are two large gaps between the screws. I did not like them and I don't let Harley Wash my bike after servicing because of them.

 

Thanks for the fast reply! Great info

 

I'll add that if you've taken fairings off previous bikies, it's much easier these days.

 

Yes it is

 

Harley did a great job removing the two evil screws that are on the bottom on the earlier models. Those two were always a real PITA to remove and reinstall. This outer fairling is much easier to work with. Just took mine off yesterday for the 4th time.

 

Yep, it's that easy. I used the tube sock technique as well. I installed internal antenna's and it was a breeze.

 

You might want to consider mounting the Sirius antenna on the dash instead of inside the fairing? Changed mine and it improved the reception.