AHHHH, thank you!

 

The trick I use to unscrew the stem cap is use a leather belt and wrap that around it like you would with an oil filter strap wrench.

 

I was poking around the HD dealer in San Marcos today when I saw that trim ring on the rack (74541-00). I grabbed one and headed for Home Depot, where I picked up a can of Rustoleum Fine Texture Black.

I scuffed it up with some 600 grit wet/dry paper, 2 light coats with self-etching primer, and put 3 light coats of the texture black.

I'm really pleased with the results. There's a tad more sheen in the ring, but I expect that will subside as it cures. Nice little mod for under $25.

Thanks for the idea jmeiers. No more sun glare from that chrome ring.

 

Joe,
I just talked with my parts guy, and he has one of these. I just wanted to make sure that you are able to PC this particular part number.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...cover-kit#tabs

 

yup yup way easier than having to worry about tearing down the whole guage...

 

What speedo is that?!

 

Ok,
So I know why my gauges stuck out to me so bad. I ALREADY had these trim rings on my gauges. I guess the PO put them on their along with every other chrome doo dad the MoCo sold.

Anyways I utilized my quick detatch wiring setup and removed the gauges from the bike. Removed the old trim rings carefully, and cleaned off all the sticky tape. Then i gave em a SOS pad cleaning and they are ready for powder coating.

So I have never taken a set of these gauges out of their buckets. Any tips I should know? It looks like I remove the 2 screws from the back and they should come apart. Remove the indicator light panel and all of this is ready for powder coat as well.

Here is a pic of my wiring setup.





The chrome rings pulled some black paint off the original gauge trim