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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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i just installed a new hd headlight trim ring and it makes my light shake due to the extra weight. has anyone found a way to control that ? drives me nutz at night watching that light bounce all over..

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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Did you try tighteing the mounting block on the lower tree?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:38 AM
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no, i did grab the light and give it a shake to see if anything was loose. it all seamed tight
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:57 AM
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I've noticed the problem on my new Standard haven't ridden at night yet so hasn't been a problem yet. Michael
 
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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my standard shakes too. its also slightly crooked, so i plan on loosening it, repointing and retighten. i'll let you know if it stops it.

does your trim ring have a gap where the 2 pieces come together? mine has a pretty big gap. i got it as tight as i could. now the front is correct but the back side has a gap, like a V.
 
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