Step 1

Remove the mirrors:
4 Allen head screws (2 on each mirror)
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove windscreen.

 

Remove headlight fairing:
8 Allen head screws total
(3 on each side of bike near turn signals and 1 on each side of the gauges.)

Remove 2 plastic clips from underside near forks.

Step 4

After it is partially off, disconnect 1 large wiring harness connector to remove the front fairing from the bike.

Remove the 3 Phillips-head screws from the back side of the gauges.
NOTE: Do not attempt to unscrew the bolt on the front of the gauges. It is for cosmetic purposes only. It does not come apart.

Pull the whole cluster forward out of the shock mounts. (towards you assuming you are sitting on the bike)

Step 7

Depress the tabs on the two wiring harness connectors from the backside of the gauges and disconnect wiring from the bike to the gauges.

Remove 8 screws from back cover.

Remove 2 small screws on small cover.

Step 10

Lift back cover off and remove the circuit board from the case.

Step 11

Lift needle over the needle stop pin and let it come to rest just on the other side of the needle. This is where you want to reinstall it when you are ready to put it back in.

Step 12

Use 2 spoons to carefully remove the needle:

Swap faceplates and also move the needle stop pin from the old face to the new one.

Re-install needle so that it is where it was when you removed it. Carefully lift the needle over the pin. There should be a natural tendency for the needle to want to press itself against the needle.

Re assemble gauges and test to make sure needle works properly. If it is out of place remove as before and install it until it is correct.