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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Default 87 Electra Glide fairing removal

I found numerous videos and articles on removing fairings from late model Electra Glides. Is there tips, step by step instructions or videos for our antiquated rides?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Remove 4 bolts holding the light bar to the forks. Put a rag over the fender and lay the light bar on the rag/fender. Remove headlight trim ring. Remove screws holding headlight bucket, unplug headlight and remove headlight bucket. Remove screws and nuts holding windshield on. Remove windshield. Use a 7/16" ratcheting box end wrench and remove 4 nylock nuts inside the faring holding the faring to the brackets. Remove faring.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Thank you...now I now why your the Doctor!
I just removed the windshield last month and had to make a special screwdriver for the removal of the two hard to get screws inside of the fairing...got to find that homemade tool again..
 
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Old Feb 8, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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Find yourself a factory service manual, if you don't have one. They are a treasure-trove of useful info! Still available from your local friendly dealer......
 
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