2008 Road Glide Headlight Cover Removal.
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RE: 2008 Road Glide Headlight Cover Removal.
One more thing. Why does Harley have to replace the 'entire radio' to have XM on the already factory installed radio? This is aside from the small XM Road Tech handlebar mounted model they offer. I can't figure out why this is. My Dodge Grand Caravan has one. All I had to do was call and activate the service. No special radio to have put in.
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One more thing. Why does Harley have to replace the 'entire radio' to have XM on the already factory installed radio? This is aside from the small XM Road Tech handlebar mounted model they offer. I can't figure out why this is. My Dodge Grand Caravan has one. All I had to do was call and activate the service. No special radio to have put in.
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For the XM, I thought there was a module that plugged into the back of the stock radio and an antenna. I don't know if they need to update/flash the head unit to make the XM work though, like when adding the CB. I am looking into putting the XM on mine, now that they joined with Sirius.
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At the bottom you'll find 2 clips that are part of the cover. Just use a flatbladed screwdriver. Put the screw driver in and push it up. Do the same on the other side.
There are also two at the top. The bottom ones are bigger. Once you get it off you'll see how easy it is. Don't worry, there's no hidden screws or anything else.
There are also two at the top. The bottom ones are bigger. Once you get it off you'll see how easy it is. Don't worry, there's no hidden screws or anything else.
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Then again, there's another thread on here, that talks about the Screaming Eagle bezel..... looks good, and rain doesn't get trapped behind the plastic.... because there isn't any
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Hey Glide riders,
In the April issue of "American Bagger" there's a Road Glide featured called "Copper Chollo". It has a headlight cover that looks like some sort of wire mesh material (black). It really looks badass. The bike was built by Trask Performance. I e-mailed them & they responded saying the grill will soon be a production item but not as of yet. I don't know how practical it would be, but it sure looks good.
Joe
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In the April issue of "American Bagger" there's a Road Glide featured called "Copper Chollo". It has a headlight cover that looks like some sort of wire mesh material (black). It really looks badass. The bike was built by Trask Performance. I e-mailed them & they responded saying the grill will soon be a production item but not as of yet. I don't know how practical it would be, but it sure looks good.
Joe
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(I'll bet this cuts down on your light output severely though)
Trask Performance has released a new headlight guard for your Road Glide. Heavy wire headlight guards look cool and protect your head lights. The guards come in a durable black powdercoat finish for that stealth look. $195.00
http://www.turboyourharley.com/other-trask-products.asp
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I put the 09 SE bezel on mine and it looks a ton better. I didn't want to screw up the paint and took the whole outer fairing off. The bezel gave me quite a bit of trouble getting it to snap into place, but I won't have to take it on and off after washing the bike like that fish bowl lens cover. I can post pictures tonight if you're interested.
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I put the 09 SE bezel on mine and it looks a ton better. I didn't want to screw up the paint and took the whole outer fairing off. The bezel gave me quite a bit of trouble getting it to snap into place, but I won't have to take it on and off after washing the bike like that fish bowl lens cover. I can post pictures tonight if you're interested.