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Old 03-03-2009, 07:19 PM
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Old 03-03-2009, 07:25 PM
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you fill in your replacement for the f.
 
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Originally Posted by jberg
+1 for clear silicone. Tape is ridiculously fragile and impossible to work with. Three small dots of silicone inside the rim of the chrome is all it takes.
+1 did the same thing, I think it took me about 10 to 15 min for all.
 
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Old 03-03-2009, 07:40 PM
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much easier to install if you use some silicone. I used the sticky tape that comes with them when I first installed them, then later on when I replaced my air temp gauge, i had to remove the ring and install on my new gauge. I used silicone and it was ez.
 
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Heat with hair dryer for removal
 
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Heat with hair dryer for removal
good idea... thanks.
 
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+1 for silocone, the best way to go, Not to much so it dont squeeze out the sides!!!
 
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Originally Posted by okieblue62
I would skip the two sided tape supplied with the trim. I used clear silicone and they have been on for over a year now.

That tape is kinda awkward to use in confined spaces such as the speaker grill trim.

I'll 2nd that, and the use of alcohol first.......just on the bike!
 
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Easy to remove with a pick tool. A small hook. As long as you used just the tape or a small amount of silicone.
If you used lots of silicone or Krazy Glue you'll need a hammer and a blow torch.
 
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