Visor Style Headlamp Trim Ring?
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From: Wake Forest, NC
Visor Style Headlamp Trim Ring?
Anyone have this? When its installed it seems to have a gap at the bottom of about 1/4 inch and its bugging me. Not sure if there is supposed to be a gap or if I just cant get it tight enough. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...04-67700216--1
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...04-67700216--1
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even in the H-D photo you can see a gap.
this is kind of a 3 hander...
make sure that the trim ring is seated behind the stock ring
try to get the trim ring in place and "close" with out causing any crimps.
I used a flexible rubber strap, like a strap wrench, to tension the ring and draw the opening closed
and the 3rd hand ( spouse) ran the electric screwdriver to hold it in that position
lots of complaints and comments on this piece...H-D could have done alot better that this.
mike
this is kind of a 3 hander...
make sure that the trim ring is seated behind the stock ring
try to get the trim ring in place and "close" with out causing any crimps.
I used a flexible rubber strap, like a strap wrench, to tension the ring and draw the opening closed
and the 3rd hand ( spouse) ran the electric screwdriver to hold it in that position
lots of complaints and comments on this piece...H-D could have done alot better that this.
mike
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From: Wake Forest, NC
So some of you are able to get it installed with no gap at all? I took the factory ring off and then fitted it over it to see if I could get it on with no gap and still had a gap. Its almost like its not large enough to close completely over the stock ring.
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I have them on the auxiliary lights and the headlight - big gap!
I'll have to try the strap 'n screwdriver method.
I'll have to try the strap 'n screwdriver method.
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I read a previous thread on this subject that suggested backing off the mounting screws of the original trim ring 1/4 turn. This allows the back lip of visor trim to slide behind easier. Worked for me, didn't have to fight with the screw at all.