{"product_id":"matte-black-pair-of-handle-bar-switch-covers-vespa-gts-300-hpe2-2023","title":"*Matte Black*  Pair of Handle Bar Switch Covers Vespa GTS 300 SUPER SUPER SPORT TECH HPE2 2023-CURRENT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*MATTE BLACK*  PAIR HANDLE BAR SWITCH COVERS VESPA GTS 300 HPE2 2023-CURRENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not sure why they put chrome switch covers on an ALL blacked out model, but all GTS from 2023 onwards come with chrome Switch plate covers. In order to avoid having to paint them, we are now offering the new covers for the Switch assemblies already painted in black or carbon fiber. The fit of the Covers is similar to the original, but it will be necessary to remove the original switches. You will need to dismantle the individual switches and insert them into the new covers. To remove the individual Switches from the original Covers, we recommend the appropriate Tool, (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scooterwest.com\/vespa-motorsport-phillips-head-mini-screw-driver-w-magnet.html\"\u003eTOOLSCREWD \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.scooterwest.com\/4-piece-plastic-pry-bars-for-scooter-body-trim-tool-set.html\"\u003eTOOLTRIM\u003c\/a\u003e) Decorative Trims pry bars, a lot of skill, and a lot of patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a quick run down and we will also have a video soon, but it is still NOT easy at all. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you break a switch they are NOT available separately and you will have to buy a whole new switch block. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft Switch.\u003cbr\u003eJoystick cover pops off, no release\u003cbr\u003eHigh low has release tab on bottom. Use small flat screwdriver to press white plastic to release switch cover. May have to sand switch down to clear thicker painted cover\u003cbr\u003eDon't lose index ball on between switch and cover inside.\u003cbr\u003eTurn signals. Carefully remove back plate (brown cover). May have to remove screws to allow case to flex to remove back cover. Back cover is very brittle.\u003cbr\u003eRemove slide, retain index ball.\u003cbr\u003eSlide out retaining clip for switch slider. Switch and button will release. Note centering spring between switch and housing.\u003cbr\u003eUse flat pry tool to keep spring in place when installing. Hold in place and set retaining clip.\u003cbr\u003eInsert slider with ball facing outside.\u003cbr\u003eInstall backing plate carefully, backing is VERY brittle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight Switch.\u003cbr\u003eUse pry tool to carefully pop off kill switch.\u003cbr\u003eMode and seat switch are easily released when switches on back are unscrewed and removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote zipties on both switches before dismantling. Switch housing inners and cover will need to be carefully pried apart. Double stick tape holds them together. Will need to clean off old adhesive and use a very thin double stick tape. The new switch housings do not fit as well as the stock original housing. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scooterwest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52435959513377,"sku":"1D003878-9-MBK","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/4817\/1809\/files\/1d003878-9-mbk-switch-cover-vespa-gts-hpe2-matte-black.jpg?v=1781816991","url":"https:\/\/scooterwest.com\/products\/matte-black-pair-of-handle-bar-switch-covers-vespa-gts-300-hpe2-2023","provider":"Scooterwest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}