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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 04:35 PM
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My low beam went out on my bike. I've got a detachable windshield. I've not looked real close to see if, I can get a screw drive in to remove the head light cover. What all is involved in removing the windshield in case, I can't get to the head lamp?

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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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It's one screw on the bottom of the headlight trim ring.
Assuming you have some kind of a Sportster............?
 
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... and detachable windshields can be detached ... methinks?
 
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Von_Zipper
... and detachable windshields can be detached ... methinks?
Quickly, even.

Why do you not want to detach the windshield?
 
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I don't think it is repairable. Probably better to sell it.

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I don't think it is repairable. Probably better to sell it.

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Good idea. Hopefully the buyer won't notice.
 
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Originally Posted by Flinter
Quickly, even.

Why do you not want to detach the windshield?

I wasn't sure if, I can a screw driver past the windshield.
 
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Use an offset screwdriver. It'll probably work.
 
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