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Vettar Headlight Removal

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Last night I went to remove the headlight on my bike and realized that it's an aftermarket Vettar (Vetter?) unit, not the OEM one. It has a plastic bezel that looks to have slots for pry removal, but it didn't budge. I noticed on the bottom of the bezel there's a spring-loaded tab which I depressed and tried prying again, to no avail. I really can't afford to break this. Anyone have advise on how to remove it? Thanks.

(For the record, I do not have a factory assembly as pictured below. Although I wish I did.)
 
No tools needed. :eek:

Press in on that tab, rotate the chrome bezel just a bit, I think it's counter-clockwise, then pull it forward.

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Steve said:
No tools needed. :eek:

Press in on that tab, rotate the chrome bezel just a bit, I think it's counter-clockwise, then pull it forward.

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BINGO!!! Glad I didn't pry with the screwdriver anymore than I did. Thank you. Now, about that valve shim spreadsheet... :-\\\
 
On a headlight related note, I discovered that I have a sealed beam headlight. I am not pleased with the light output/pattern. After using the search tool (:clap:) I am under the impression that I can buy a bosch or hella reflector that will fit in place of the 7" sealed beam and utilize a H4 bulb. Please confirm. Thanks.
 
gbrown said:
On a headlight related note, I discovered that I have a sealed beam headlight. I am not pleased with the light output/pattern. After using the search tool (:clap:) I am under the impression that I can buy a bosch or hella reflector that will fit in place of the 7" sealed beam and utilize a H4 bulb. Please confirm. Thanks.
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Confirmed.
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You need one? I have two OEM Stanley lights that I have removed so I could upgrade.

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