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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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Hey Guys,
This may be a dumb question but I ordered a pro one ball milled dash insert for my 2011 FLHTK and it will be here in a couple days. How do I get the stock insert off of the dash? I know how to get the entire dash off of the tank from an earlier experience running some wires under it but am not sure about removing the insert I am replacing. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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take the dask off again, you will see it
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:00 PM
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I had my wife pry up a corner of mine with her long finger nails then I ran a light weight fishing line under the insert. Just a couple of saws back and forth with the line gave me something to easily grab a hold of and off it came with a hard pull. Cleaned up the old glue with WD 40 and a little Goo Gone. Just remember to wipe it down good with something like alcohol before sticking the new one on. They don't adhere well to oily surfaces..LOL
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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The insert is held on with adhesive. Borrow the 'ol lady's hair dryer and heat the insert up real good, it will pull right off and leave no adhesive behind
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Thanks Guys. I thought it was adhesive but I would rather ask than break something........
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Used a heatgun on low - same as the hairdryer method when I was doing my Ironglass insert. Ted provided instructions. You will distort the insert so don't plan on going back.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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Maybe post a pic of the new one installed ?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mikesth
You will distort the insert so don't plan on going back.
I was able to reuse the one on my Street Glide after I took it out to get the dash powder coated. Was careful when I too it off that's all.
 
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