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HayHauler
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« on: August 30, 2009, 09:56:41 AM »

I went through the whole faring cleaning and replacing parts that were either stuck or broken.  The stuck parts were some of the screws that attach to the brass "sockets" and the broken parts were some of the plastic dash pieces.  

I replaced the headlight using these instructions that can be found in the VRCC Shop Talk website.  http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/interstateheadlight.htm  Even with my big meat hooks, the replacement was pretty easy.  The easiest thing I did all day.

I had 3 of the little brass threaded sockets that had spun in the plastic and had to be replaced and glued into place (JB Weld).  I even had one in the chrome trim piece that covers the windshield bolts that stripped.  I had to use my Dremmel tool and but a slot in it to get it out, because the phillips head was stripped.

While I was in there, I replaced the windshield (original 1999) with a short, black, windshield for summer riding.  I know, a little late, but there is still a month of riding in the heat here in Houston.  Anyway, now that I have gone through the whole faring, it will be MUCH easier to take apart and replace the windshield for a good clear or slightly smoked normal height shield.

I don't know when it happened, but I found that my meter panel had some cracks one the left side and the right side had a chunk missing where the speaker panel attaches.  I got the part (5 in the pic) with the plastic bezel, the indicator surround, and the rubber water shield from Ron Ayers.  It was about $40 with shipping included.


On my trip to Inzane, I noticed that the dash lights behind the speedo are out and I can only see my speed if I am going over 100 mph...  Smiley  I have ordered those and will replace all dash lights when they come in.  

All things considered, it was pretty easy, just had to take my time and let the JB Weld set up all day before I put things back together.  I put antisieze on all of the bolts/screws that thread, none on the self tappers, to make it a breeze to take apart when my new windshield comes in.

Thanks for listening.

Hay  Cool
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« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2009, 06:33:33 AM »

Once you've been through it and fixed those crazy pem nuts, next time should be a breeze!  I had a headlight modulator burn out at Inzane last year while riding with a buddy.  Stopped for lunch and dead battery when we came out.  Pulled the whole fairing and windshield in less than 10 minutes!
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« Reply #2 on: August 31, 2009, 07:26:41 PM »

I have some possible pem nuts stripped i try to loosen the phillips head screws but no luck ,i tried to pry while backing out and still nothing what is the best way to get these boogers off so I can tighten my turn signal with a real wrench instead of my finger tips?
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« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2009, 08:50:56 PM »

I have some possible pem nuts stripped i try to loosen the phillips head screws but no luck ,i tried to pry while backing out and still nothing what is the best way to get these boogers off so I can tighten my turn signal with a real wrench instead of my finger tips?
I used my drill with a phillips bit on it and turned it real slow while pulling the plastic apart.  After I got it far enough apart for a pair of needle nose pliers, I grabbed the pem nut and backed it out.  One of the screws, I stripped the phillips head and had to grind a slot in it with my Dremmel.  It all came out in the wash.....

Good luck!
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« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2009, 08:52:25 PM »

Once you've been through it and fixed those crazy pem nuts, next time should be a breeze!  I had a headlight modulator burn out at Inzane last year while riding with a buddy.  Stopped for lunch and dead battery when we came out.  Pulled the whole fairing and windshield in less than 10 minutes!

I agree, putting anti-sieze and the rubber O-rings on the screws, I should be able to pull that thing all the way down in just a few minutes.....I will see how easy it really is when my dash lights come in.  I will replace those and let you guys know just how easy it REALLY is...  Smiley


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« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2009, 08:12:57 AM »

Hope you get the right bulbs.  See my thread in the general file "Good thing I still have the Nomad"
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