Removing DIN frame from glove box

[LennyB]

I've got an '02 R1150RT roughed-in for stereo. Since I don't expect to install the stereo, it looks as if I would have a lot more room in my glove box if I could remove the DIN frame. There are screw heads on the top but it doesn't look like you can get to all of them. Appears the tupperware has to be removed. How big a job is this? Is it worth it?

[ArthurKnowles]

. Appears the tupperware has to be removed. How big a job is this? Is it worth it?

Not if you don't want to use the space. For me, it takes about 15 ~ 30 minutes to remove the tupperware and another 15 ~ 30 for the radio box. But that's because I have done it enough times and know where it is all attached. Plus for me there are a lot of additional wires to move around as I installed a custom radio in the radio box. Worth it in my opinion, not for all though.

The basic idea is to remove the left side panel. Then the radio box needs to be removed. Two screws on the right. One on the left. And one hidden under the middle. All this is based on the on the R1100RT though. Your milage may vary a bit.

I also use a small Skill powered screwdriver with a 3mm bit. Can make it quicker to take off the panels. About 5 ~ 10 minutes if you know where the screws go back in to which hole. Otherwise you should mark them as you go.

[Jfixit]

Even if it takes you longer than you think it should it is well worth doing if you don't want the radio, suddenly the glove box is useable. I did it and would do it again.

[LennyB]

Thanks for the tips! :bow

[awagnon]

Does your bike have the speakers installed? If so, remove them at the same time and save about 5 pounds of top weight. Also, when you get the radio mounting hardware out, mount a regular cigarette lighter outlet in the newly enlarged glove box to charge your cell phone on long trips. You can tie into one of the two hot wires for the radio depending on whether you want power to the outlet all the time or just when the ignition is on. ( Brown is ground, red/white wire hot all the time, purple/red wire hot except off when the ignition is in the "locked" position )

[Jfixit]

I have considered removing my speakers several times but removing the upper fairing seems difficult. How bad is it? Hints would be as appreciated as my full sized glovebox.

[awagnon]

I have considered removing my speakers several times but removing the upper fairing seems difficult. How bad is it? Hints would be as appreciated as my full sized glovebox.

Removing the speakers is easy. You have to remove the black trim panel around the tach and speedometer. In order to completely remove the trim, you have to at least loosen the top, black cover where the windshield supports pass. ( there are two dash screws under this panel.) Once you remove the dash, the speaker boxes have one screw under the mirror attachment and two screws on the medial end attaching the speaker boxs to the frame. Then the box just wiggles out. There are some wiring plugs to disconnect. Removing the speakers certainly makes changing the headlight bulbs easier in the future. You can also remove the antenna at the same time and plug the hole with a black plastic plug you can get at Lowes. I was trying to send a diagram, but it's too small to see well. Let me know if you really need it and I'll try again.

[Jfixit]

Thanks, Ill take a close look tomorrow and see if I'm up to the task. Your response sounds much simpler than what I had anticipated.