Ambient Temp Gauge/Chrome Bezel Removal
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Ambient Temp Gauge/Chrome Bezel Removal
I'm in the process of ordering the Harley Oil Temp Gauge to replace the Ambient Temp Gauge. I've done research (search function) so I understand what this small project entails. Two small questions left unanswered.
1. I currently have the chrome bezel installed on the ambient temperature gauge. Can I remove the guage without removing the chrome bezel first?
2. Any suggestions on how to remove the chrome bezel either before I remove the gauge or after I remove the gauge from the fairing? Can it be reused? I have no objection to buying another set but don't want to if I don't have to.
1. I currently have the chrome bezel installed on the ambient temperature gauge. Can I remove the guage without removing the chrome bezel first?
2. Any suggestions on how to remove the chrome bezel either before I remove the gauge or after I remove the gauge from the fairing? Can it be reused? I have no objection to buying another set but don't want to if I don't have to.
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From: Bellingham, WA
Perhaps I don't understand your question, but the new gauge will have it's own bezel. It will all become very clear to you when you have
the gauge kit in hand and read the instructions. By the way, I mounted my sensor in the oil pan. Also, good info at this link.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-question.html
the gauge kit in hand and read the instructions. By the way, I mounted my sensor in the oil pan. Also, good info at this link.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-question.html
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If you are using a spun aluminum gauge or silver gauge it comes with a chrome bezel built in. If you buy a black oil temp guage it does not come with a chrome bezel and the P&A catalog indicates it is not compatible with a chrome bezel. I believe the catalog is incorrect. The chrome bezel appears to fit the black gauge however until I successfully install it I'm not ready to suggest the catalog is wrong.
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If you have the stock guages for the Ultra like mine, (see picture)
the chrome bezel is actually plastic and just sticks on with double sided tape. So the bezel should pull off, hopefully you dont break it. But it would have to come off before you remove the gauge. Hope this helps
the chrome bezel is actually plastic and just sticks on with double sided tape. So the bezel should pull off, hopefully you dont break it. But it would have to come off before you remove the gauge. Hope this helps
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I disagree, the gauge comes out the front (front of the inner fairing, not front of the bike), with the bezel on it.
Remove the outer fairing, unplug the wiring from the guage, remove the bracket that holds it in and push it through from the inside to the outside (towards the driver).
Remove the chrome bezel by first softening up the adhesive with a hair dryer or heat gun.
Remove the outer fairing, unplug the wiring from the guage, remove the bracket that holds it in and push it through from the inside to the outside (towards the driver).
Remove the chrome bezel by first softening up the adhesive with a hair dryer or heat gun.
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I'm in the process of ordering the Harley Oil Temp Gauge to replace the Ambient Temp Gauge. I've done research (search function) so I understand what this small project entails. Two small questions left unanswered.
1. I currently have the chrome bezel installed on the ambient temperature gauge. Can I remove the guage without removing the chrome bezel first?
2. Any suggestions on how to remove the chrome bezel either before I remove the gauge or after I remove the gauge from the fairing? Can it be reused? I have no objection to buying another set but don't want to if I don't have to.
1. I currently have the chrome bezel installed on the ambient temperature gauge. Can I remove the guage without removing the chrome bezel first?
2. Any suggestions on how to remove the chrome bezel either before I remove the gauge or after I remove the gauge from the fairing? Can it be reused? I have no objection to buying another set but don't want to if I don't have to.
The gauge has a white strip at the bottom of the inside lip, creating a halo when it's illuminated. I saw it on one of my friends' bike and it looks different.
I wonder why HD let this happen.
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Since the gauge comes out toward the rider the chrome bezel should just come out with it. The double sided tape that holds it on probably won't resist too much if you just pull it off. If it resists, just heat it a bit as stated above. Reinstall it by placing three small dots of silicone adhesive around the perimeter and push it into place.
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The guage will come out with the bezel on it. The Harley oil temp. guage is a little different where the bezel goes on. Parts book says that chrome bezel will not fit. It will with a couple drops of silicon. Don't notice any difference in the lighting on my guage.
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I disagree, the gauge comes out the front (front of the inner fairing, not front of the bike), with the bezel on it.
Remove the outer fairing, unplug the wiring from the guage, remove the bracket that holds it in and push it through from the inside to the outside (towards the driver).
Remove the chrome bezel by first softening up the adhesive with a hair dryer or heat gun.
Remove the outer fairing, unplug the wiring from the guage, remove the bracket that holds it in and push it through from the inside to the outside (towards the driver).
Remove the chrome bezel by first softening up the adhesive with a hair dryer or heat gun.