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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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1998 Road King FLH style dash , How do you change the bulbs , i took it off and flipped it over , stared at it and put it back on . It looks like a molded strip , how do you get at the bulbs ?????

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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 01:11 PM
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1998 Road King FLH style dash , How do you change the bulbs , i took it off and flipped it over , stared at it and put it back on . It looks like a molded strip , how do you get at the bulbs ?????

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The bulbs are similar to Christmas lights. They plug in to a socket. Remove the socket from the panel and replace the bulb. I don't think you need to completely remove the panel, just enough to get to the bulbs. Make sure to cover the tank with a towel to prevent any scratching!


Common bulb from you local auto parts store. Don't forget to use some dielectric grease!
 
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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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The bulb doesn't come out the bottom, they come out the top, leave the dash in place.. Pry off the cover for the lights and the bulbs sit in a rubber housing under it... Using tweezers remove and replace the bad bulb(s).. That's the way my 99 FXSTC was and I think your FL will be the same...


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Originally Posted by dmg1029
The bulbs are similar to Christmas lights. They plug in to a socket. Remove the socket from the panel and replace the bulb. I don't think you need to completely remove the panel, just enough to get to the bulbs. Make sure to cover the tank with a towel to prevent any scratching!


Common bulb from you local auto parts store. Don't forget to use some dielectric grease!
Thanks , it took a bit to get the little rubber sockets out the first time but got er done , replaced the bulb and cleaned up under there

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Excellent. Now enjoy the ride!


Originally Posted by shovelhead1980
Thanks , it took a bit to get the little rubber sockets out the first time but got er done , replaced the bulb and cleaned up under there

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