replace headlamp

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big A

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new to this post. havent had time to look around much. trying to replace the headlamp in my 2004 chopper. i did find a thread that talked about it. i do have 4 holes in the bottom of my bucket but i swear i dont have any allen screws. HELP. am i losing my mind or just my patience. thanks for the help
 
erldawg

erldawg

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The hex screw as shown in the above post is in the front most hole 1/16th" hex wrench. Use a heat gun on the area of the hex screw will help get it out. Then turn the decorative trim ring ccw, helps if you put on a pair of rubber or latex gloves. (available at Auto parts store)

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phatchopper300

phatchopper300

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. This is not funny but I was installing a new bucket and after taking out the 2 allen screws out on bottom the rings were like glued in place. The bucket was trashed anyway with a big dent on front lip so I took out my fustrations out. Now its Kinda funny having to peeling it back.:D I hope you don't have this kinda trouble.
 
Trainguy

Trainguy

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Your right that's not funny:roll::roll::roll: What a mess. I put anti-seize back on the threads when i reassemble for next time. The ring and the set screws.
 
DeputyDog

DeputyDog

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WOW !!! Ok Mike...calm down...step away from the motorcycle and take the pills the nice people in white gave you. It will all be better after taking a little nap. :)
 
big A

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just bought this scooter the other day and im still going thru it to check everything. the previous owner has a fork bag on the bike. i looked inside and he had a spare headlamp. this wasnt a spare bulb. it was meant to replace the bad one. i couldnt find the allen screw cause it wasnt there. he took it out but couldnt get the beauty ring off. i just might have to beat this one up to get it off. wonder how much a new headlamp assembly gunna cost me. THESE TOYS ARE EXPENSIVE!!! lol
 
phatchopper300

phatchopper300

I just wanta ride
big TYME said:
just bought this scooter the other day and im still going thru it to check everything. the previous owner has a fork bag on the bike. i looked inside and he had a spare headlamp. this wasnt a spare bulb. it was meant to replace the bad one. i couldnt find the allen screw cause it wasnt there. he took it out but couldnt get the beauty ring off. i just might have to beat this one up to get it off. wonder how much a new headlamp assembly gunna cost me. THESE TOYS ARE EXPENSIVE!!! lol
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There is one on eBay now. Thats where I got mine. Shovelheadkicker was the seller great seller of BDM parts. Got a new bucket for $57.
 
phatchopper300

phatchopper300

I just wanta ride
DeputyDog said:
WOW !!! Ok Mike...calm down...step away from the motorcycle and take the pills the nice people in white gave you. It will all be better after taking a little nap. :)
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Yep they took the white jacket off me with straps that kept me from hurting myself . LOL
 
RRRUFF

RRRUFF

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Put some heat with a heat gun so if there is some locktite that should loosen it up. Use rubber gloves as mentioned above to help with getting a grip on the ring. You can also take some duck tape and wrap your thumbs with the taps sticky side out and that will help you get grip. I used a soft hammer and lightly tapped around mine to loosen some rust in the threads. Be sure to put some neversize on the threads when you put it back together.
 
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Well I feel like a jackass. Found out that the headlamp assembly is made by Headwind. The outer ring doesn't slip off. It threads off. It's is amazing how easy things work when u know what ur working with. Anyway, got the whole assembly apart and put back together with a new bulb and lens.
 
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