Flush Mount (popup) Fuel Cap and Gauge Install
#12
#15
I've had the flush mount set on my Softail for over a year now with no issues. Everything works fine. One thing I did notice, for my particular bike was the part # for the gauges has a "D" behind it, indicating that HD is/was aware of issues with their product.
The "D" indicates it's the fourth revision or fourth engineering of the set. For my 2006 FXSTI the HD Part # is: 62818-06D The 06 part of the number indicates when HD put the part on the market. 2006....And again, the D is the fourth edition.
I am careful when I tighten the fuel cap, trying not to be like a gorilla when putting it back on. When I wash my bike I take extra care to keep water off and out of the gauges. I take a sandwich baggie and use painters tape to cover the gauges. I also use plastic garbage bags and cover my saddle bags before I turn the hose on her. I also put a little plastic bag on my leather fork bag.
The "D" indicates it's the fourth revision or fourth engineering of the set. For my 2006 FXSTI the HD Part # is: 62818-06D The 06 part of the number indicates when HD put the part on the market. 2006....And again, the D is the fourth edition.
I am careful when I tighten the fuel cap, trying not to be like a gorilla when putting it back on. When I wash my bike I take extra care to keep water off and out of the gauges. I take a sandwich baggie and use painters tape to cover the gauges. I also use plastic garbage bags and cover my saddle bags before I turn the hose on her. I also put a little plastic bag on my leather fork bag.
#17
#18
I am guessing that even though this post was back in 2007, others like me know that these are pieces of crap. Mine lasted about 2 months. Now only the fuel pump icon lights up and one light blinks constantly. When turning on the ignition, all the lights light up once. Then only one blinks. What a piece of crap.
#20
I've had mine for a couple of years, no issues. They look great compared to the big gauge and cap that come from factory. I would recommend them to anyone. It's a 10 minute install if you cut the connector off the original or 20 minutes if you struggle to take the connector apart and take the gas gauge out intact.