I was able to install the chrome trim ring without a gap on my 2009 Ultra, but I can't accomplish it on my 2016 Ultra Limited. Is there something different? Has anyone been able to install the trim ring without a gap. The gap is about 1/4 inch. Thanks!

 

When I put mine on I used a strap wrench to pull the gap closed so the force is distributed all around the ring- rather than use the screw to try to pull it closed.

I think some of these are better made than others.

my Pal has a piece of metal foil tape covering his gap from the inside...

Mike

 

after helping two of my buddies install one on their street glide I have come to the definite conclusion that the only way to resolve the gap is to go trade for a road glide. Problem solved.


I kid I kid.

 

I got the gap as well. I just call it a rain runoff if someone notices.

 

Same issue here. No problem with my 2010 Heritage but that was a different Headlight Assembly altogether. If I'd known in advance about the gap on my 2015 Ultra Limited, I'd not have bought the Trim Ring. The matching Trim Rings on the Driving Lights fir just fine. All this said . . . installing the Trim Ring around the Original Trim Ring as a way of attachment seems like a very poor design. I mean, why not have the New Trim Ring completely replace the Original Trim Ring?

-----UPDATE-----

OK . . . So . . . I actually read and then to a degree followed the Installation Instructions (see attached pdf file). You know what is absolutely amazing? . . . the new Trim Ring now fits without a gap. As if by magic . . .

Step One says:The trick is "How Loose" to loosen the "Original Trim Ring Screw." Basically, you want to loosen it enough so that the lip of the New Trim Ring will fit snugly under the Original Trim Ring, but not so loose that both Trim Rings will be rattling around. So I measured the thickness of the New Trim Ring Shell with a Micrometer. Mine was 0.042" (forty-two thousandths of an inch). I then loosened the Screw that retains the Original Trim Ring and slid a 0.040" Feeler Gauge between the Original Trim Ring and the Headlight Housing. Then I tightened the Original Trim Ring Screw until there was a moderate drag on the Feeler Gauge (essentially a 0.040" gap) as I slide the Feeler Gauge in and out and back and forth. Now when I installed the New Trim Ring its retaining lip was able to slide under the Original Trim Ring (between the Original Trim Ring and the Headlight Housing) and I was able to tighten the New Trim Ring sufficiently so that there was no longer a Gap . . . . and both Trim Rings were tight and completely secure.

But . . . I still think it is a rather poor design. I would really prefer that the New Trim Ring completely replace the Original Trim Ring and not attach to it in this way.

 

Combination of loose original trim ring and getting a 2nd person to hold the sides together of the new trim ring while you tighten the tiny screw.

If you don't have a 2nd person, a soft jawed clamp might get the job done too.

 

I appreciate the replies. I tried it again yesterday without any success. I was very proud of myself for being able to accomplish this task on my 09, but for some reason I just can't get it on my 16. It really shouldn't be this dang complicated. Thanks again!

 

Some have mentioned that they removed the OEM trim ring and applied enough weather stripping to fill the void left by the ring and stop the rattle of the new trim ring. That way, you can tighten the new trim ring as much as needed, have no rattle.... or gap.

 

Aargh... I got gaps....

 

after trying mechanical means and 2 people, I cut a section out of the oem ring and tightened my visor ring down perfect.