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[hdbrad03]

Just had the Super Nanna apart for XM, Garage Door Opener and Speaker Mods. Thought I should take a few picture of the new headlight trim bezel. It will retrofit to any Road Glide. It is a bitch to get the top tabs popped loose without damaging the paint. I waited until I had the front off and popped it off from the back.

 
     Brad

[hdbrad03]

Trim peice.

[hdbrad03]

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[TN]

 

i already have one on order. lots better than the clear plastic trim.



 i like that yellow


TN

[PR3VS56]

The ONLY problem I see with the new [awesome looking I might add] headlight trim piece.... it'll be bug city in all those cracks & crevices.  Not looking forward to that!!

[Indenial]

Sorry to hear it comes off so hard. You're right, bug city and hard to remove. I don't like it!

[LPFRAY]

Cool factor exceeds the bug factor that is why I put one on my 09 RG.  I never did like the bubble on my 03 RG.  This is a far better

[bribe36]

Any idea how to adjust the head lights? When I had mine apart to install the new speakers I looked for a way to adjust the headlight aim but there doesn't appear to be anything without totally tearing the place apart, any ideas?

[Puzzled]

Any idea how to adjust the head lights? When I had mine apart to install the new speakers I looked for a way to adjust the headlight aim but there doesn't appear to be anything without totally tearing the place apart, any ideas?

It is done from the backside, reach down along your forks while sitting on the seat, there are hex head adjusters sticking out through the back of the fairing (or close to it). I can snap a picture tomorrow as it may be easier than trying to explain it.

[GregKhougaz]

Any idea how to adjust the head lights? When I had mine apart to install the new speakers I looked for a way to adjust the headlight aim but there doesn't appear to be anything without totally tearing the place apart, any ideas?

You don't need to take anything apart.  There are two 4.5 mm hex nuts on the inside bottom of the inner fairing, facing the rider.  Check the owner's manual.  Turn both clockwise equally for up.  Left or right requires you to turn the two nuts in opposite directions.  You can't independently adjust the two lights, however. 

[Hiwayman]

You don't happen to have the pn for the trim do you. That has always been my biggest compaint on the RG's, getiing water behind the lens and then popping it off without breaking any of the tabs, I have th ecycle vision one with built in turn signals right now that was a huge problem but it still gets the moisture problem.

[hdbrad03]

Sure do: 69987-09 $43.95.

 
     Brad

[Hiwayman]

Thanx for the quick response, I am gonna get it ordered tommorrow. Seems I have been looking for this for a long time and no one was making it, we will see if it works like I hope it does lol.

[Puzzled]

Where are the pics of it installed? 

[Jim Kerr]

Just had the Super Nanna apart for XM, Garage Door Opener and Speaker Mods. Thought I should take a few picture of the new headlight trim bezel. It will retrofit to any Road Glide. It is a bitch to get the top tabs popped loose without damaging the paint. I waited until I had the front off and popped it off from the back.

Gang, one thing to note here is that the SERG has hardened headlight housings that are designed to deflect stones, bugs, etc.  The older RG's headlights will crack, which is why they had the clear plastic dome protecting them.  The part number for the new Bulb Housing Assembly is 73242-09 ($72.98 ea).  You can get them on Chicago Harley's site for $58.38 + shipping. 

http://chicagoharley.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=73242-09&osCsid=db298852a835b869ab01b311aa58e880&x=41&y=16

[PR3VS56]

Gang, one thing to note here is that the SERG has hardened headlight housings that are designed to deflect stones, bugs, etc.  The older RG's headlights will crack, which is why they had the clear plastic dome protecting them.  The part number for the new Bulb Housing Assembly is 73242-09 ($72.98 ea).  You can get them on Chicago Harley's site for $58.38 + shipping. 

http://chicagoharley.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=73242-09&osCsid=db298852a835b869ab01b311aa58e880&x=41&y=16

Or use the old ones until they crack.....

[Hiwayman]

I knew there had to be something to jack the price up, I mean when is the last time you actually got add something with a "cool factor" for under $100  lol. I think I will try one of the other online dealers though, I have used Chicago a lot but my last order took over 3 months for a key and the one before a month and a half, but thanx for the info and the #'s.


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Or use the old ones until they crack.....

[TN]

Gang, one thing to note here is that the SERG has hardened headlight housings that are designed to deflect stones, bugs, etc.  The older RG's headlights will crack, which is why they had the clear plastic dome protecting them.  The part number for the new Bulb Housing Assembly is 73242-09 ($72.98 ea).  You can get them on Chicago Harley's site for $58.38 + shipping. 

http://chicagoharley.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=73242-09&osCsid=db298852a835b869ab01b311aa58e880&x=41&y=16

something to ponder i guess. you have any info where there has been a destructive test done?

i still like the new trim.



TN


 

[Jim Kerr]

something to ponder i guess. you have any info where there has been a destructive test done?

I don't have test data, but there is a ton of info on the web about the change to hardened headlight assemblies.  The original glass domes were not designed to be exposed to the elements.  MoCo isn't going to change the part for no reason.  It is expensive to create a new part that looks and fits exactly the same as the old one they will also have to manufacture. 

Personally I'd do it right the first time.  It would not be fun being stranded without headlights.  Headlight assemblies for RG's are not stocked in most dealers.  It could take days to get the bike repaired.  Yes I know that we have two lights, but they are close together and one rock could easily take out both lights at the same time or a drive down a gravel road behind a truck without mudflaps... 

[LarryB]

lets see a picture of one

[Jim Kerr]

lets see a picture of one

The light assemblies look exactly the same.  The only visible difference is the part number and the -09's are hardened. 

Here's the best that I can do with a photo.  I took the pic above from an older bike that is in the process of changing the trim ring and one of my bike.  I don't have a pic with my lights off from this angle.  Both of the lights look the same to me, but they are not the same.  The new RG's have hardened glass lenses that are designed to withstand weather, rocks, etc.  The old ones were designed to shield the bulb.  The plastic cover was what protected them from the elements. 

[Twolanerider]

The light assemblies look exactly the same. 
 

So they don't look any different ?   

I am so confused.....

[Fired00d]

So they don't look any different ?   

I am so confused.....

I will not say it... I will not say it... I will not say it....

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Jim Kerr]

I will not say it... I will not say it... I will not say it....

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Can't say I haven't tried  

[hdbrad03]

Sorry but the Yellow Pearl is hardened! 09 CVO

 
     Brad

[Hiwayman]

So my next question is about aerodymanics of headlight shield versus unshileded on the new CVO, has anyone ridden both styles and have a comment ? I am already committed to the new style just because I am getting tired of pulling the lens to clean the inside and have all the parts on order now. Any handling / performance ie gas mileage concerns??

[Jim Kerr]

Sorry but the Yellow Pearl is hardened! 09 CVO

 
     Brad

You're right.  Here's the Orange bike above zoomed in.  Still looks the same...

[Jim Kerr]

So my next question is about aerodymanics of headlight shield versus unshileded on the new CVO, has anyone ridden both styles and have a comment ? I am already committed to the new style just because I am getting tired of pulling the lens to clean the inside and have all the parts on order now. Any handling / performance ie gas mileage concerns??

I've ridden both, but not side by side.  I don't recall any difference I could feel, but from an Aerodynamics perspective the original dome cover is probably a bit better.  The original dome is shaped to push the wind off in all directions where the new design forces the air (relative wind) to hit the bulb assembly and then push out over the ring.  In other words, the new design will induce more drag and potentially a bit more buffeting.  That said, however, the entire bike handles differently.  It's hard to compare them apples to apples.  I don't believe the additional drag would have any material impact on fuel consumption. 

[LarryB]

more drag hhmmm, I know, more thrust. engines to turbine, turbine to speed. half tank of gas, full pack of smokes, its night time and we're wearing sunglasses, Gunga alunga.

[Hiwayman]

Guess I will know in a cpl weeks when parts get here and hopefully it hits 40degrees lol  Thanx

[Twolanerider]

I will not say it... I will not say it... I will not say it....

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

bu'head

[PR3VS56]

I have one on order, and not worried about the rock that will hit the non-hardened lens.  It'd take a pretty darn big rock to break through the plastic lens.  Try hitting one with a hammer -- it'll just bounce off.  It'll crack for sure, but that won't leave me stranded anywhere.  If/when I break/crack a lens, I'll buy the hardened replacement. 

[Twolanerider]

Finally plugged this on the old 2000 red SERG.  The midnight red predominant on the fairing was (I was hoping) so dark that this gloss black trim would blend in nicely.  Lucked out and it does.  Looks almost paint to match unless you look close or are in very good light.  Startling how one little five minute snap in part can make the entire front of the bike look more modern.

Before:

[Twolanerider]

After:

[Twolanerider]

And a bit tighter in.  Doc, you done this to your red one yet?

[hdbrad03]

SWEET!!


 
     Brad

[Twolanerider]

SWEET!!


 
     Brad

It ain't bad is it Brad?  One other sort-of-benefit was getting to lose that stupid little bitty pilot light up front between the headlights that was part of the Euro-reflector.  No one (including me) had any idea what good that dinky little bulb did.  No the bulb is gone and the socket is covered up.

[LarryB]

Looks great. Get rid of the bifocals

[coolmac]

The non-harden lenses will not only crack, BUT will scratch with normal cleaning.
The scratches will be so bad that the lense will look fogged.

Time will tell . . .

[Twolanerider]

The non-harden lenses will not only crack, BUT will scratch with normal cleaning.
The scratches will be so bad that the lense will look fogged.

Time will tell . . .

Nothing dramatic about that.  Nor unexpected.  Good coats of wax to help.  Light buffing compound/polishing work if they get a little foggy.  Replace them with hardened someday when/if they actually break.  No big deal.

[altugo]

Twolane it sure does look nice.I think its blended overall.Nice little touch

[Twolanerider]

Twolane it sure does look nice.I think its blended overall.Nice little touch

Thanks Altug.  Sometimes it is the simple little things that are the nicest.  Subtle can be good.  And it's a heluva cheaper than powder coating and diamond cutting engine parts !

[Highjagger]

Wow , what a  immense optical change , mucho better 

[rckid]

Helpful info, I have a 09' SERG and mind decided to pop off on it's own....................thanks

[jayray00SERG]

Twolane.
 So how is the bezel holding up on the triple red? Any issues? Looks great and my clear lens is fogged so rather than replacing it I want to go with your application. Any updates? Thanks, Jayray

[Puzzled]

There are currently three versions of these bezels. The SE version 69987-09 is the smooth gloss black. The non SE version 69988-09 is a matte black . The 10 version is a semi-gloss textured black.

I've sold about 130 of these and the biggest gripe I hear is when fitting them to the older bikes. With the older bikes you may have to pull the headlight assembly back some with the adjusters.

[Twolanerider]

Twolane.
 So how is the bezel holding up on the triple red? Any issues? Looks great and my clear lens is fogged so rather than replacing it I want to go with your application. Any updates? Thanks, Jayray

No complaints at all Jay.  Headlight outer housings still clear and sharp.  The bezel itself looks as it did the day it was installed. 

Mike (up there ^ one post) just mentioned the different variations of this part.  Mine is the gloss black.  The midnight red of the triple red bikes outer fairing is so dark the fairing and headlight bezel are commonly seen as a consistent color unless it's good light right on the nose.  They really do work well together.  Fortunately the installation on mine didn't have the difficulties that Mike mentioned seeing on at least some others.  My old outer cover almost fell out and the new bezel popped in easily. 

The before-and-after difference was more striking than I expected.  Of course I'm used to after this much time but I can look back at the side by side pics and it's a nice difference.  Nice little part.

[martys]

There are currently three versions of these bezels. The SE version 69987-09 is the smooth gloss black. The non SE version 69988-09 is a matte black . The 10 version is a semi-gloss textured black.

I've sold about 130 of these and the biggest gripe I hear is when fitting them to the older bikes. With the older bikes you may have to pull the headlight assembly back some with the adjusters.

I purchased one for my 2000 Serg back in Sept 09 from a dealer in Western New York,  the part # is 69987-09 ,  $ 43.95    one of the nicest and cheepest mods I have made on the Triple Red.