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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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Default fuel gauge bulb is out
do i have to remove the fairing to change it? 03 ultra classic electra glide
thanks,vinnie
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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Just had mine fixed under warranty. 09 Ultra.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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funny, mines out too...
I would assume you do have to remove the outer fairing...
they are ... or normally are bolted on from the rear....
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Yes, you do! Easy fix though.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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Yes

The outer faring has to come off!
7 screws.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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VINNIE, the replacement bulb is a Wagner 158 just in case you didn't know.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Funny, that is always the first one to go.... I just did it on my 07 FLHX, you have to remove the outer fairing (3 Min fix)....
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Yes teh fairing has to come off. But why bother. That fuel gage is about as useful as the temperature gage.
 
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fairing has to come off. if you use the HD replacement bulb, take the condom off it first (makes the gauge easier to see in the dark).
 
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I just replaced mine with a led. It is an easy fix.
 
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