Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 23, 2008 | 09:40 PM

KumaRide

Thread Starter

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 4,624

Likes: 189

From: Newcastle, Ca.

Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

I want to remove this chrome flame cover from the dash. Can it be done without screwing up the tank and the original chrome dash piece underneath? Is so how? How difficult will it be?

If not, can I put another piece over the flames or will it sit too high, not close enough to the tank, and look lame?

Thanks

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:02 PM

Oldtimer of NM

Road Master

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 770

Likes: 2

From: East NM

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

It should just lift off after you undo the nut between the speedometer and keyswitch.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:07 PM

KumaRide

Thread Starter

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 4,624

Likes: 189

From: Newcastle, Ca.

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

The guy I bought the bike from said that it has an adhesive and may be difficult to remove? I dont know if he actually put it on, or the dealership.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:22 PM

Scott.Harris

6th Gear

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

Why not just leave it? You already have matching floorboards. I would, however, get rid of the leather piece behind and replace with the chrome dash extension.

Jun 23, 2008 | 10:37 PM

KumaRide

Thread Starter

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 4,624

Likes: 189

From: Newcastle, Ca.

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

The foot boards stayed with the seller... Its a personal thing, I prefer not to have flames.

Jun 24, 2008 | 06:06 AM

Scott.Harris

6th Gear

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

From:

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

Sorry, I thought the foot boards were on it. In that case, try a heat gun and peel the decal off. That's what I do.

Jun 24, 2008 | 07:49 AM

KumaRide

Thread Starter

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 4,624

Likes: 189

From: Newcastle, Ca.

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

So it is glued on? Is their any chance or ruining the paint or chrome underneath? What did you do to remove the residual adhesive? Sorry for all the questions. I want to be careful, and not screw up&nbsp\\; the tank.

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Verdad Gallardo

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Jun 24, 2008 | 08:28 AM

KumaRide

Thread Starter

Grand HDF Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 4,624

Likes: 189

From: Newcastle, Ca.

RE: Removing Chrome Cover on Dash?

I understand that I could "test" it and try it. But, if I test wrong, not knowing what Im doing, applying too much heat or using some adhesive remover thats bad for chrome or pant or... well then its too late and the tank could be screwed up.