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BexarWolf · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject: Dashpad Switch Removal

Is there an easy way to remove the dashpad switches? The current dashpad has the "legs" at the bottom of the pad (the ones that bolt the pad to the clamps) are snapped off and I currently have them velcroed on.

I have a replacement one that is complete and would like to replace it while I'm in the process of installing the bar risers and all I can see is they pull out from the front......which means unplugging all the wires or resoldering them.
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kioolt · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:32 pm Post subject:

I believe that you are right about pulling them out from the front. I replaced the emergency flasher switch on my K100LT and from what I remember that was how I removed it.
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BexarWolf · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:

Grrrrrr. Not what I wanted to hear. I don't want to have to disassemble a bunch of stuff just to replace the dashpad. I guess I'll stay with what I have until the time comes that I have to change it for some reason.
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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux

Jim · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject:

It's easy enough to pop the dash pad off and pop the switches out - not a big deal...
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - has gremlins!
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1992 K75RTP 46,000

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Blackk · Joined: 12 Nov 2012 Posts: 7

Take them off from the front, then take black cover off, and then you can slip white body trough the hole.
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BexarWolf · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:00 pm Post subject:

From what I see, the white part is the actual switch and has to be pulled out from the top which means threading all the cable through the front of the dashpad. That would mean having to disassemble at the terminal end to pull through the switch hole. Is that incorrect? The plastic housing that the white switch part snaps into is molded into the dashpad.........I think?

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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux

Number 6 · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:34 am Post subject:

Just unplug the switches, pull them from the front and have the plug through the hole. Reverse process with the new dashpad and you're done, no soldering.
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BexarWolf · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 7:59 am Post subject:

Scott_Anderson · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:15 am Post subject:

BexarWolf · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:19 am Post subject:

Well, I guess if it's that simple and I'm already low on fuel, I should probably get to that today before the weather turns sour. I mean, it might get down to freezing temps by Monday morning! Shocked

Curse these brutal central-Texas winters! It's only getting up to 77 today so I might just have to wear a long-sleeved shirt in the garage. Wink

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1994 K1100RS

"Sit tall in the saddle, hold your head up high. Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky. Live like you ain't afraid to die. Don't be scared, just enjoy your ride" ~ Chris LeDoux