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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Anyone remove the dash? My light for the fuel gauge went out and I need to replace it. I see the dash has all those screws but I havent tried it yet. Just wondering If it is just those screws or a little more work.

I just need to have it open enough to get down inside and replace bulb.

If it is easy I might paint dash aswell.

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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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I think what you need is to remove is the outer fairing. Three screws across the top and four on the backside down low.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:11 PM
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Ok thanks. That does sound easier than having to remove dash and worry about mirrors, etc.

Ill give that a shot.
 
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Dont le the windshield fall out when you remove three up top
 
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Yes just remove the outer fairing and you can easily get to the fuel gauge to remove it.
 
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Leave center screw in till last. Pop off and unplug headight. Reverse to install
 
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by streetglide44
Leave center screw in till last. Pop off and unplug headight. Reverse to install
Make sure you do that way, it is very easy to drop the fairing rite on the fender and damage both. seen it happen.
 
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Put a towel on the fender just in case.
 
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The two bottom screws are inside the forks. Use a magnetic screwdriver with a torx tip. Turn the bars to get at them. Might be a 27. if you don't use a magnetic screwdriver, you'll wish you did.
As noted earlier, cover the fender.
When the fairing comes off, you'll need to squeeze the sides of the headlight plug to allow the fairing to be seperated from the bike.
 
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