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    Vettar Headlight Removal

    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.)
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    #2
    It's Vetter

    What model Windjammer do you have?

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      #3
      Originally posted by 850GT_Rider View Post
      It's Vetter

      What model Windjammer do you have?
      Isn't Windjammer a faring? I only have a headlight assembly, no fairing. I'll look for a model # when I get home tonight.

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        #4
        No tools needed.

        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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          #5
          Originally posted by Grand Rouge
          Working on your post count Steve?
          No more than you are.

          It's possible that my headlight was a different vintage, it required no tools.

          If I remember, I will go out to the shed this evening and verify.

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          sigpic
          mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
          hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
          #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
          #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
          Family Portrait
          Siblings and Spouses
          Mom's first ride
          Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
          (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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            #6
            Originally posted by Steve View Post
            No tools needed.

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

            .
            BINGO!!! Glad I didn't pry with the screwdriver anymore than I did. Thank you. Now, about that valve shim spreadsheet...

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              #7
              Originally posted by Grand Rouge
              Working on your post count Steve?
              Is that all we (new guys) are to you, a notch on your post count?

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                #8
                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 () 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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                  #9
                  Originally posted by gbrown View Post
                  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 () 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.
                  Confirmed.

                  You need one? I have two OEM Stanley lights that I have removed so I could upgrade.

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                  sigpic
                  mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                  hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                  #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                  #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                  Family Portrait
                  Siblings and Spouses
                  Mom's first ride
                  Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                  (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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