Headlight re-install

[Guest]

Yesterday, I removed the fairing on my 850 so I could clean up the connectors up front.

I plan to re-install the stock headlight but the brackets have been rotated inward to clear the Windjammer. Is there a simple way to relieve the tension on the brackets so they can be moved back to the stock position?

Thanks for any help.

Rick

[barnbiketom]

I would spray silicone lube or something at the top and bottoms where there is rubber.. then simply twist 'em.. they aren't under as much pressure as you think!

[Arley]

Thanks Tom.

I applied a a little force and they came around.

Rick

[Arley]

Well, guess what?

I spent all winter looking for a decent headlight assembly for an 850GT and my headlight brackets seem to be from a GLT or something. Side panels are from a GT. I'll have to check frame #'s.

It will function, I guess, but it bothers me that the turn signals are about 2 degrees catywampus.

Rick

[850 Combat]

So they are chrome?

[Arley]

So they are chrome?

Yup.

Rick