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[nu_glider]

TALL DRINK - second the pictures, I'm also interested in how much labor/time your dealer charged. Mine was unsure just how much time to estimate since he has not done one yet.  Thanks for you input

[tall drink of water]

My black glosss are being installed tonight.

[Robmay]

TIP . . . After installing the PIAAs, grab a buddy to help and check/adjust your headlight alignment. Mine came from the factory aiming pretty low. You will definitely get much better coverage with the headlights properly aligned.

At the risk of getting flamed by Chip for not using the search function....   Do I have to remove the fairing to install these bulbs? 

[Grey Ghost]

At the risk of getting flamed by Chip for not using the search function....   Do I have to remove the fairing to install these bulbs? 

No, There is a black plastic piece that surrounds the 2 headlamps. Carefully pop it off. There are 4 catches,; 2 on top and 2 on the bottom. I started from the bottom working it off. I used a wide blade screwdriver wrapped with a microfiber towel. Be very careful!!! I hope/wonder if someone has a better method for removal.

Once that is off there are four screws (2ea) that hold the lamps in the fairing. Remove them and the lamps will come out. Simply replace the bulbs and reassemble. The whole thing toook me about 30 - 40 minutes.

[North Star]

For pre-2010 bikes you do have to remove the fairing to replace the headlight bulbs.

[Robmay]

No, There is a black plastic piece that surrounds the 2 headlamps. Carefully pop it off. There are 4 catches,; 2 on top and 2 on the bottom. I started from the bottom working it off. I used a wide blade screwdriver wrapped with a microfiber towel. Be very careful!!! I hope/wonder if someone has a better method for removal.

Once that is off there are four screws (2ea) that hold the lamps in the fairing. Remove them and the lamps will come out. Simply replace the bulbs and reassemble. The whole thing toook me about 30 - 40 minutes.

Thanks GG. Done. Just took it for a spin. Much brighter (whiter) light but they definitely need adjusting. Any instructions on where the adjustment is? I assume, remove the bezel again?

[Robmay]

For pre-2010 bikes you do have to remove the fairing to replace the headlight bulbs.

So, so glad I have a 2011!

[Grey Ghost]

Thanks GG. Done. Just took it for a spin. Much brighter (whiter) light but they definitely need adjusting. Any instructions on where the adjustment is? I assume, remove the bezel again?

There is a section in the Owners Manual that covers this. Pages 199 - 202. The fairing and the bezel can stay on. Page 202 has a diagram that show where the adjusting screws are.

[Robmay]

There is a section in the Owners Manual that covers this. Pages 199 - 202. The fairing and the bezel can stay on. Page 202 has a diagram that show where the adjusting screws are.

Thanks! I'll check it out. 

[Robmay]

Is this the adjustment hole(s)?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88016107@N03/8052118755/

[Grey Ghost]

Is this the adjustment hole(s)?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/88016107@N03/8052118755/

Yep, There is a small hex-headed adjuster (I think mine were painted a bright green on the head) just inside the hole (one on each side of the fairing). My biggest problem was finding a socket small enough. Ended up finding one on a 1/4" drive deep socket set.

[nu_glider]

They look awesome!  I rode last night after dark and they work better than expected.  Expensive I admit but the price of admission was well worth it.  Thanks to my mechanic, Lee Bomar at HD of North TX. 

[SEURG]

Just installed the new bulbs.  Can't wait to try them out tonight.  Hopefully the $44 spent ends up saving me the $650 for LEDs!

[porthole]

YUP!
Brian was right!

Surprised I missed this. Brian was right about what?

[bikerbob369]

TIP . . . After installing the PIAAs, grab a buddy to help and check/adjust your headlight alignment. Mine came from the factory aiming pretty low. You will definitely get much better coverage with the headlights properly aligned.

Amazon says this part number is no longer available.  Would one of these work instead?
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-70456-Xtreme-White-Anti-vibration/dp/B000TK3U4O/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386370132&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=piaa+replacement+bulbs+H4+10904
or
http://www.amazon.com/15224-Style-Xtreme-White-100-Watt/dp/B00067BVDC/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Harley%20Davidson%7C1187&Model=FLTRUSE%20CVO%20Road%20Glide%20Ultra%7C17653&Year=2011%7C2011&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleType=49
or
http://www.amazon.com/PIAA-10704-Night-Tech-Upgrade/dp/B00544ZD86/ref=au_as_r?ie=UTF8&Make=Harley%20Davidson%7C1187&Model=FLTRUSE%20CVO%20Road%20Glide%20Ultra%7C17653&Year=2011%7C2011&carId=002&n=15684181&s=automotive&vehicleType=49