Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Powhatan, Virginia
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
I never imagined that the HD headlight trim rings fit OVER the stock ring. What a mickey mouse way to design something. Do any of the aftermarket trim rings completely replace the original rings without trying to fit over them? Thanks for all the info related to this issue. I would have never expected this and when I mentioned it yesterday at my local HD shop, three employees weren't even aware that the trim rings fit over the original ring.
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From: CT
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
OK, I am experiencing the same space on my 08 RK. Question is, how does the original trim ring come off? I remove the bottom screw andit will spin in place, I can even disengage the spring clips, but something is still holding it on at the 12 and 2 o'clock postion.This spring clip assembly seems like it is causing the gap at the top,I want to try and correct it before I install the new trim ring. So, how do I get the original ring off??
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
ORIGINAL: Seavee
Loosen the origanal trim ring screw a small amount so the new ring will fit behind it. If i remember corectly it is just 1 phillips screw on the origanal ring, and dont loosen it to much. You will be suprised on the fit
Loosen the origanal trim ring screw a small amount so the new ring will fit behind it. If i remember corectly it is just 1 phillips screw on the origanal ring, and dont loosen it to much. You will be suprised on the fit
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From: toontown
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
I especially like the gum wrappers that come with the passing light rings. Oh and a word of cautionif you need to change a bulb on the turn signal rings. Be gentile or you will either wreck the O ring or crack the lense taking off the ring. As soon as you can get a screwdriver onto the lense screws take them out without taking the ring all the way off.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Oklahoma City
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
I agree it is a piece of crap. I found a similar ring in J&P, with no gap at all - it's a continuous ring with no gap in it and it replaces the factory ring. Fits and looks great with no gap!
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From: The Grassy Knoll
RE: Headlight visor trim ring fits like crap
ORIGINAL: UltraScoot
What he said, mine fits fine.
ORIGINAL: Seavee
Loosen the origanal trim ring screw a small amount so the new ring will fit behind it. If i remember corectly it is just 1 phillips screw on the original ring, and dont loosen it to much. You will be suprised on the fit
Loosen the origanal trim ring screw a small amount so the new ring will fit behind it. If i remember corectly it is just 1 phillips screw on the original ring, and dont loosen it to much. You will be suprised on the fit