radio/cd removal

[tar28usa]

have an 04 ultra classic,need to have radio removed and sent to h-d for repair.can anyone give advice as to wether removing fairing/radio is easy enough to do myself or is it worth it to pay h-d shop to do it?

[SCHMIDTYS]

It's doable , all depends on your abilities ... not rocket science here ! The HD shop can get it out in 20 minutes and another 20 to reinstall . Probably $80 bucks all total . Plus the repair itself of course . I would get an estimate of what the shop intends to charge for the R&R and then determine if you want to give it a shot . I can tell you step by step if need be . Also I think there are some threads about fairing removal here so try the search function too .

[ReformedHippy]

Originally Posted by tar28usa

have an 04 ultra classic,need to have radio removed and sent to h-d for repair.can anyone give advice as to wether removing fairing/radio is easy enough to do myself or is it worth it to pay h-d shop to do it?

Not sure about the Ultra but the fairing on my 06 FLHT requires removing 7 screws and the headlight connector and its off.....probably 5 minutes max....dont have a radio in mine but I would think it would require removing about 4 screws and a couple wire harness connectors....not sure how the face plate comes off but the total removal shouldnt require more than 20-30 minutes and probably less going back together since you will be more familiar with the procedure......if you can do even the most basic mechanical procedure,it shouldnt be a problem...good luck...

[tar28usa]

thanx 4 the response.the fairing isn't the concern.saw an ultra at the local shop w/ fairing off,looked like a lot of work to get radio out/remembering how to put back,like a lot of stuff in the way.yes,about $80 for the labor,they just send it in,send you back one thats already been refurbished for $200-$300.

[gtrman66]

I sent my '95 radio into RadioSound - Customer Service They have gone up on their rates. I paid $100 a couple years ago, now they want $225.

[streetnoyz]

removal only takes 20 min with the right tools. if you got to buy the tools it could cost as much as the dlr. if ur doin it more than two times may be worth it. tools needed t25 torx driver and 3/16 ball ended long allen wrench (I use a snap on socket driven long shank allen) expensive but well worth it.

1. get a towel and fold over and put on fender (very important)
2. remove the two lower Torx head screws inside between the forks and the neck that go from the inner to outer faring.
3. remove the two torx screws that are next to the speaker grilles
4. remove the three screws that are at the windshield (i usually do the center one last) be careful not to drop indshield.
5. lift one side of faring away and up past the driving light. that should get you enoug room to do the same on the other side. squeeze clipse at plug on back of light and remove.
6. once outer faring is removed. look at the sides of the radio. there should be two allen screws on each side. use a long ball ended allen on an angle thru the holes in the side bracket to remove. it is possible if you do not have a long shank ball ended socket but it is very difficult if you do not.
7. unplug harnesses and antenna. once 4 radio screws are out pull radio back. it may get caught on the rubber gasket when removing use window cleaner or silicone dry lube to sprey on gasket for easier removal.

reinstall is the exact opposite. cautions,
be careful not to cross thread the torx screws due to the fact that they are screwing into brass inserts.
thumb tighten screws until all are in at least a few turns. also do not overtighten windshield screws as they have a tendency to pull out
make sure windscreen is aligned properly while tightening to prevent cracking

[tar28usa]

thanx streetnoyz,thats what i was looking for