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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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I have a stock H-D headlight lens in my custom housing and want to know if that little cover that goes over the bulb something you have to have or is it better to cut it off?It seems to block the light from the bulb.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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The diffuser is for reflecting a portion of the light transmitted by the lamp backwardly onto the reflective surfaces for redirection through the diffuser and the uncovered portions of the lens. You don't really need it as some aftermarket lenses don't have them. That answer your question? lol!
 
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The diffuser is for reflecting a portion of the light transmitted by the lamp backwardly onto the reflective surfaces for redirection through the diffuser and the uncovered portions of the lens. You don't really need it as some aftermarket lenses don't have them. That answer your question? lol!
Who told you that!
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Bill Donlin, lmao!
 
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