Got a set of 09 XT RF+ units and I'm wanting to remove the gear indicator windows…looks like it is a screw removal and they come off – is it as simple as that?

Daft question but the last set of RF+ shifters I did this to, I ended up dismantling the whole unit (it was way back in the very early days of RF+) so ended up hacksawing the windows off so that the screws kept everything held in place!

I think there should be a blanking plate underneath too

Nope – easy – did my 08' XT windows – two small screws then screw the blanking caps on (supplied behind the windows) – viola!

Nice one thanks…going to go for a play with my controls tonight and reckon putting the shifters outside the levers will make a bit of a difference…but the windows need to go for that to work!