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Old May 31, 2010 | 06:56 AM
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I want to ditch the stock clear plastic cover on my 08 roadglide and install the new trim that comes on the 2010 but it doesnt seem to fit right.
Anyone done this? What parts do I need? Thanks
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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It should snap in, you may need to adjust the headlights to get it to snap in. You will need a 4.5mm socket.
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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This is what I put on my 09:

SE Headlight Bezel 69987-09 $44.95
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:47 AM
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I put the flat black on one mine and I did have to re adjust the headlight housing to get it to snap in, but it fits..
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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you guys dont like the covers keeping all the bugs and junk off the lights?
does it add to the looks? does it allow the lights to be a bit brighter?
Anybody got pics?
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rlowride
you guys dont like the covers keeping all the bugs and junk off the lights?
....... that's exactly why i'm keepin' the bubble on mine. One surface & no edges/crevices to clean. I'd rather ride than rub.

 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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The gloss black one from the 08 CVO runs about $40 while the flat black from the 010's is $8.40. I bought the gloss before I knew the difference. Picked up the flat black when I was sending my fender facia for paint and am having it painted same color as bike. Don't know how it will look, we shall see...
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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I had an FLT and remember the pain it was keeping the headlights clean. The bubble works for me. Would think anybody who rides much would be in favor of the bubble.
 
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Originally Posted by rlowride
you guys dont like the covers keeping all the bugs and junk off the lights?
does it add to the looks? does it allow the lights to be a bit brighter?
Anybody got pics?


I installed the bezel on my 08 Roadie, I had no issues with cleaning the bugs, I actually thought the plastic bubble was a bigger pain in the a$$ to keep clean. As far as lighting, in my opinion it was as bright but the light did seem to go off to the side of the road a little more.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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yep - the flat black bezel on my 07 orange road glide looks great. and costs undet $10.00 with tax
 
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