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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Default Headlight Trim Ring Difference

Bike came with the flat trim ring on the headlight, and I prefer the visor style. Picked one up cheaply the other day at a swap meet, and changed them out.

The flat trim ring would fit and close the gap at the bottom as long as I mounted it carefully. But the visor one wouldn't. Went back and forth with them just to check, and yes, I could see the difference.

Finally pulled the headlight ring off, and played with the visors by hand just to check. And sure enough, the visored one is just a little shorter around than the flat faced one is. So, the visor trim ring will leave a gap, while the flat trim ring can be mounted without leaving a gap.

I have no idea why they made them differently. Can't imagine anyone actually wanting the gap there at the bottom.

Some other time, I'll play with not using the stock trim ring to mount the extended trim ring on.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Try installing the visor one over the top of the stock trim ring.

Loosen the stock one just a tad, hang the visor over it and slowly tighten it up.

You should reach the result your looking for.

Don't ask how I know.

Good luck, ride on.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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I tried installing that trim ring over the stock ring.
Pretty big gap.
Pulled the cover and left it stock, way TOO BIG of a gap.

Gonna try the "Burst" trim ring I got from the Brown Truck yesterday after I take the stocker off and hope that works.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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I used a bar clamp with the squeeze handle to pull mine together, saw it on this forum.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by keith t
I used a bar clamp with the squeeze handle to pull mine together, saw it on this forum.
Bar clamp and a little antisieze on the screw will help pull the gap closed.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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The Burst Trim Ring is not a cover as the visor one is.
It is a direct replacement of the stocker.
No gaps.
 
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