[MarkH]

OK...I am riding in more and more groups...so I broke down and bought a CB....(2010 GW)...I read all the directions....It a appears that I need to dismantle the entire bike from the trunk all the way to the front fair (at least part of it)....no problem...I can do that...heck I drilled holes to install the luggage rack and spoiler....and they fit nice....

So I have the trunk removed....seat removed...side panels removed...next step remove the meter panel (plasitic panel that holds the front speakers and heated seat controls...)

...I have the service manual...but still not sure how to remove it....NOW I am scared...I might break something if I pull on plastic....HELP....anyone remove the meter panel on the GW...I am assuming the 2008-2010 are the same....any tricks of the trade.....

Thanks In Advance....

Safe Ride...

 

[joe in calif]

First you don't have to remove the trunk, you can drill the hole for the wires to go through with out removing the trunk. You don't have to remove the top shelter, just loosen it up so you can fish the wire to the plug. Here is a link on removing the dash on the 06 and up (it is different from the 01 - 05. Here are a couple of pictures of the plugs for the CB also.
http://gl1800riders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196034

 

[budoka]

Nice post Joe. I'm going to use those when Leo and I do the CB install on mine. I know you are comforatble as heck with dismantling your bike, but the thought of it intimidates me big time.

 

[MarkH]

...It does appear I have a lot of followers waiting for me to tell them whether or not it was an easy job...I will let you all know....

Thanks Joe for the great pics & links....

Thanks Daveo for the great link

Safe Ride