Windshield cut to fit new headlight... done.
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The edge is pretty nice anyway after 320 grit, but yeah the sealing of the edge is good idea. Thanks for the tip jackyl!
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If he just unscrews that and takes it out he won't be able to put a bulb back in. The wire retainer that holds the bulb in clips right there by the screw. (See arrow.)
When I removed my bulb shield in the light on my Sportster, I cut it off just on the other side of that screw so I could attach that part back so the bulb retaining wire would have a place to clip.
When I removed my bulb shield in the light on my Sportster, I cut it off just on the other side of that screw so I could attach that part back so the bulb retaining wire would have a place to clip.
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The CC fatboy headlight was an easy swap!
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No no.. Jaron was stating he was going to remove the bulb shield from his stock light. It just unscrews, however the spring that holds the bulb in place locks under the base of this contraption. So if someone really wants it out, either they cut the attachment base off and reuse that, or find something else to latch the lock spring under.
The CC fatboy headlight was an easy swap!
The CC fatboy headlight was an easy swap!
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Okay, flame-sealed the edge of the windshield where I cut it. It didn't make much difference in the texture of the edge, as I had sanded it down pretty well with 320 grit. But I could see where the plastic flowed just a little bit.
I used a small propane torch, and did a nice even speed. Tried it out on the cut-off pieces first to find the right distance/speed.... so forth.
This should be a done deal!
I used a small propane torch, and did a nice even speed. Tried it out on the cut-off pieces first to find the right distance/speed.... so forth.
This should be a done deal!
ahhh thank you thank you thank you!!!! i was going to turn this sucker down in a belt sander... this is much better! thanks!
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ooh hell ya! i really like the idea of sealing the shield up with heat after the cut... makes complete sense! i was wondering about spider webs after the cut. thanks again... i rode 2.5 hours last night in 40* weather... froze my tail off! i was missing my shield!