trouble installing headlamp visor
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trouble installing headlamp visor
Hey there, I'm trying to install the headlamp visor trim and having a hell of a time. I can't seem to get the bottom where it screws togeather uhm well togeather. I get left with 1/2 gap and am worried I will strip the threads if I try harder. Does anyone have experience/tips with these things.
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Tac
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Tac
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From: Vermont
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
They are a bugger. I had the same problem. I put mine on and left the gap, then a few days later I would tighten it up a little more as the visor had time to "bend" into shape. I repeated this for a while until it got pretty close. Did the same with the passing lamps. I still have a little bit of a gap, but not too bad
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
Get an extra body to grip the ring on both sides and squeeze it together while you tighten it. I did mine like that and the gap ended up being very minimal.
Road Captain
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From: Old River-Winfree, Tx
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
I had more trouble with the passing lamps. The headlight seemed to 'snap' in place. You're right about getting another set of hands though....it did help.
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Billy G
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Billy G
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From: Iowa
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
I installed one only removing it after I disliked it. Anyways the instructions say to loosen the stock ring so the other one will get behind the lip. Maybe that will help??
Road Warrior
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From: long beach california
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
had same problem had to play with headlamp adjustment scews a little still have slight gap.
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RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
Ditto what Creepshow said.
I had the same issue. What I did was leave the stock ring loose until I got the trim ring seated behind it. Tightened the stock ring then the trim ring. There is no gap.
I had the same issue. What I did was leave the stock ring loose until I got the trim ring seated behind it. Tightened the stock ring then the trim ring. There is no gap.
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RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
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Ditto what Creepshow said.
I had the same issue. What I did was leave the stock ring loose until I got the trim ring seated behind it. Tightened the stock ring then the trim ring. There is no gap.
Ditto what Creepshow said.
I had the same issue. What I did was leave the stock ring loose until I got the trim ring seated behind it. Tightened the stock ring then the trim ring. There is no gap.
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From: Brasher Falls,N.Y.
RE: trouble installing headlamp visor
I had the same problem and finally figured it out by trial and error , had no instructions with my rings since I bought 'em from a guy on e-bay. Probably would'nt have read 'em anyways , more fun to cuss and have another beer !