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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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I have the visor trim with a Phase 7 Truck-lite. Fits ok, but I have the opposite problem, its tight as I can get it, no gap, and its kind of loose, I can turn it around the light. Though it doesnt seem to vibrate around while riding...yet.
Try to put some tape around the inside.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by IHC67
I have the visor trim with a Phase 7 Truck-lite. Fits ok, but I have the opposite problem, its tight as I can get it, no gap, and its kind of loose, I can turn it around the light. Though it doesnt seem to vibrate around while riding...yet.
Did you leave the stock ring on underneath the new one?
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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no gap for mine, maybe the secret is in loosen stock ring enough... BUT even with a gap, it's look good
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by sanman4ever
Consider that he's not using the oem headlight. Looks like a truck light style. Previous posts indicate that makes a difference.
That is true.
Mine fit bad with the OEM light but fits perfect with the Trucklite I installed.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IHC67
I have the visor trim with a Phase 7 Truck-lite. Fits ok, but I have the opposite problem, its tight as I can get it, no gap, and its kind of loose, I can turn it around the light. Though it doesnt seem to vibrate around while riding...yet.
In that case you could probably put something on the inside of it like a dbl sided tape in a few spots to keep it tight? Just a thought.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 03:31 PM
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I'm glad I read this. I recieved a gift card to purchase this part. I maybe purchasing something else after reading this. Lol
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by IHC67
I have the visor trim with a Phase 7 Truck-lite. Fits ok, but I have the opposite problem, its tight as I can get it, no gap, and its kind of loose, I can turn it around the light. Though it doesnt seem to vibrate around while riding...yet.

Use some weather stripping.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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Remove the stock trim ring and put 1/2" * 1/4" weatherstripping on. Tighten up new trim ring, fits good. I can't believe HD sells this trim ring and expects it to fit properly. The trim ring itself looks very good (both styles) but the fitment is terrible. One of HD's weaker efforts.
 
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I got one for Christmas and haven't installed it yet. Glad I read this though for all the input. Have a friend that has one and I think it looks great. His does slip a little so i will tell him about the tape or weatherstripping.
 
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Originally Posted by Punisher0822
I'm glad I read this. I recieved a gift card to purchase this part. I maybe purchasing something else after reading this. Lol
It still looks great. Just shitty fit issues. Like a few others stated you will be the only one that knows about the small gaps.
 
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