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[Mano]

I took my 2011 console off, the bottom of the insert is painted black. I sanded with some fine sandpaper, the lettering and logo are under the black paint and seem to be silk screened to the underside of the insert. I think if sanded carefully to expose but not remove the lettering then touch-up (cover) the exposed surrounding background the led light will show through translucent lettering and logo. It will take some time and careful work but it can be done. I have pictures of the sanded bottom side of the insert But for some reason they wont upload. There also is a 12V harness under the console which looks like it would plug into the 2012 light assy.  I am off to Sturgis so I will be continuing the quest when I return.

With the 12v harness and a place to screw in the light it seems like Harley wanted to light this up on the 2011 and they abandoned it.

Wayne, did you try using some kind of a liquid like goo gone or paint remover instead of sand paper?

I will take my console off tomorrow and see if there is any power to the 12v plug/harness.

[HD Kid]

I would be careful about goo gone or some similar type of chemical remover as it might remove ALL of the paint and lettering!  Wayne is on the right track i belive. When mine was off getting prepped for paint, the sand blaster didnt realize what the opening on the underside was until it was too late, and removed some of the black paint from the bottom.  My painter was able to fix it though so all is well now.
 Just a word of caution.

[olivier105]

With the 12v harness and a place to screw in the light it seems like Harley wanted to light this up on the 2011 and they abandoned it.

Wayne, did you try using some kind of a liquid like goo gone or paint remover instead of sand paper?

I will take my console off tomorrow and see if there is any power to the 12v plug/harness.

at first this mod was planned on the 2011, and... finally, without reason... they put it off..

can we buy it in the UK
http://www.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/parts-index-display/HD-14100116.php

[Paul1]

at first this mod was planned on the 2011, and... finally, without reason... they put it off..

can we buy it in the UK
http://www.chester-harley-davidson.co.uk/parts-index-display/HD-14100116.php

That is the dealer I got my online quote from, but did not want to post it up incase the 'powers that be' stopped them selling it !

[Wayne G]

I didnt use a chemical because at first I didnt know what I would find. I didnt know the logo was on the backside under the black paint. I will be very careful sanding to expose the logo/lettering, i would think it would be hard to control a chemical from taking everything off!   I would love to see a picture of a 2012 console underside with the light assy removed   anybody with a 2012 willing to do that?   Please

[Ticitme]

I didnt use a chemical because at first I didnt know what I would find. I didnt know the logo was on the backside under the black paint. I will be very careful sanding to expose the logo/lettering, i would think it would be hard to control a chemical from taking everything off!   I would love to see a picture of a 2012 console underside with the light assy removed   anybody with a 2012 willing to do that?   Please

If you don't mind waiting til tonight when I get done with work, I'll pull mine off and take a few pics

[Wayne G]

Yes Ticitme   THANKS

[mrmagloo]

at first this mod was planned on the 2011, and... finally, without reason... they put it off..

It's pretty clear this was planned seeing the console has the mounting provisions, so apparently, the light or other components were not available in time for the '11's.

[mjb765]

It's pretty clear this was planned seeing the console has the mounting provisions, so apparently, the light or other components were not available in time for the '11's.

Or just planned as something "new" for the 12's.....

[mrmagloo]

Or just planned as something "new" for the 12's.....

I think you give them too much credit. Based on Wayne's observation, it seems they did a stop gap with the overcoated insert, when the light assembly wasn't complete. Either way, the good news is, sounds like a cool upgrade, fwiw.

[barefoot3zk5]

now I gotta put yet another led lite on . that males 601 plus radio and gauge changeout  .. LOL 

[Ticitme]

I didnt use a chemical because at first I didnt know what I would find. I didnt know the logo was on the backside under the black paint. I will be very careful sanding to expose the logo/lettering, i would think it would be hard to control a chemical from taking everything off!   I would love to see a picture of a 2012 console underside with the light assy removed   anybody with a 2012 willing to do that?   Please

[Ticitme]

[Wayne G]

Ticitme thanks for the pictures   i cant see the logo very well   it looks like it has a mist coat of black over it    whats your take on it

[mjb765]

Just an update on my order of the "vin protected" console insert....got an e-mail from the dealer and my order status changed from "processing" to "on order from HD"....got passed the first hurdle....we will see if they actually ship it to me when it comes in. I will worry about ordering the light assembly after I have the insert.