Bought HD part #69733-05, headlight visor trim ring

Instructions say to loosen stock trim ring retaining screw, install new ring over stock ring, then tighten original screw, then tighten new trim ring screw....sounds simple, huh?

Only trouble is, once installed as above, the ring has large gap at bottom, over 1/4", and cannot be tightened nuff to close gap.

My solution was to remove factory ring completely then bend underlying ring flange outward in several places to grip new trim ring......looks good and holds tight....but was pretty frustrating.

Anyone here run into same problem, and if so, what was the fix?

 

Thats the way its is its a real B/S I took mine on and off 5 times trying to get it right so I went to the dealer for some warr work and ask the mech if he would install it came out the same way i did it. When I complained he told me there all like that....

 

I went to the hardware store and bought a hex head screw that I could tighten with a wrench. Closed the gap that way.

 

Ain't no way a new screw could fix this......

I took off both rings to test fit them together off bike, then fit stock ring inside new ring like it would be if installed as per instructions.....the new ring is simply too small inner diameter for it to close up tight on stock ring.

 

Age old problem. I'm sure the savings in leaving out the .0000000001" of extra material needed to fix this problem is saving the manufacturer millions!

Primo

P.S. Glad you got it to where it should be.

 

Here is finished pic........it was worth the trouble to keep dickin with it.

 

OK then I lied!!!!!!!

 

Tried to put one on my 07 SG. Dicked with it for about 2 1/2 hours and could not get it right. Went to my HD dealer and told them my stock headlight ring wasn't sealed and was collecting water inside. They said some do and they would replace under warrenty. I said OK and while you're doing that throw on this frenched ring. Came out 40 minutes later and it fit perfect. NO GAP at the bottom and NO charge!!!!!!!!!! Will wonders never cease. Reno HD, Reno, Nevadanice people.

 

You are my Hero! Give ya $100 to get mine that close. I've tried eveything with no luck.

 

I know this isnt the visor style, but Ive heard similar problems with them as well. When I picked this one up at the dealer, I had to sort thru 3 packages to find one that even lined up right in the box.