Headlamp brackets - Removal

[steve-lloyd]

I have a GS450E 87 model, and want to remove the headlamp brackets.
Can anyone tell me how to do this job? (I have already removed the forks)

[Tom MLC]

If they're like mine, once you get the forks out the headlight brackets should pop right out. There are rubber grommets top and bottom, which might make it a tight fit. But you should be able to wiggle them out.

[steve-lloyd]

Thanks Tom, I have tried that, but no amount of wigging, pulling, or pushing will free them. Any other suggestions?

[earlfor]

You have the fork tubes completely removed from both triple trees, front wheel off, headlight shell disconnected from the brackets and brackets that hold the headlight will still not come out? (making sure I understand this) :-)

Earl

Thanks Tom, I have tried that, but no amount of wigging, pulling, or pushing will free them. Any other suggestions?

[Tom MLC]

Well Steve, most of us have older bikes than yours. That 87 model may be way too progressive for us. Can you post some pics?

I'd say get a manual, if you don't find the answers here.

Good luck.

[txironhead]

If the headlight mount is like mine, it's a bent sheetmetal framework between the upper and lower triple trees with rubber grommets around the fork uppers. I'd recommend spraying the grommets down with WD-40 or some other lubricant and trying to get them off then. If they still won't budge, a Dremel with a cutoff wheel applied CAREFULLY would take them off, if you are planning on replacing the mounts.

[steve-lloyd]

Thanks for your help, guys. It turned out all I needed to do was loosen the top steering head bolt, pull the bars up, and out they came!