Finally, after 3weeks!!

Bearbait53 · 05-26-2015, 09:21 PM

I have finally pinpointed a rattle/vibration that has drove me crazy for the past 3 weeks. My head light had a chrome visor on it when I bought the bike. I didn't think much about it until today. I was bumping stuff everywhere trying to repeat the sound and bumped the head light visor with my elbow. Wa la, it made the noise I kept hearing. I removed the darn thing and went for a spin around the block. Noise was gone. Those of you who have one on your bike, is there a way to mount it without causing a rattle? I liked the way it looked, but would certainly sacrifice it if won't stay quiet.

**minst7877** · 05-26-2015, 09:24 PM

Put two or three spots of silicone on it and reinstall it the silicone will harden and take up the extra room and keep it from rattling.

DC

Bearbait53 · 05-26-2015, 09:38 PM

I don't know how to remove the head light from the housing. I didn't see a easy way to unplug the light.

OldSchool · 05-26-2015, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearbait53

I don't know how to remove the head light from the housing. I didn't see a easy way to unplug the light.

How did you remove the visor ?

**ringadingh** · 05-26-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by minst7877

Put two or three spots of silicone on it and reinstall it the silicone will harden and take up the extra room and keep it from rattling.

DC

Thats exactly how I fixed mine as well.

cbutteris · 05-26-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

Thats exactly how I fixed mine as well.

Yup - a few dabs of silicone will do it.

OldSchool · 05-26-2015, 10:58 PM

Mine was the "Show Chrome Visor". Only option was to silicone it to the headlight.

dgconstable · 05-27-2015, 08:31 AM

Mine has a bead of silicone running around the inside, it's nice and quiet.

Bearbait53 · 05-27-2015, 06:03 PM

I had to leave it hanging by the wires. I did not know how to disconnect it and move it over to my work bench. I will try to add some silicone and see if it will stay put. Thanks for the advice, never thought of doing the silicone thing.

macmac · 05-27-2015, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearbait53

I had to leave it hanging by the wires. I did not know how to disconnect it and move it over to my work bench. I will try to add some silicone and see if it will stay put. Thanks for the advice, never thought of doing the silicone thing.

That black plug pulls straight off pretty hard. You may wiggle it a little bit. if you happen to pull the bulb out of the reflector be sure to wear cotton CLEAN Gloves, as finger prints on that glass with first etch it and then break the glass when hot. Then you will be in the DARK LOL

mick56 · 06-07-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearbait53

I don't know how to remove the head light from the housing. I didn't see a easy way to unplug the light.

There is a screw either side of the headlight,the visor should slide in from the back between the light and the housing,with the lip on the back of the visor holding it in place,cut narrow strip's of gaffer tape to pack it if it's lose,that's what i did anyway.

05-26-2015, 09:21 PM	#1
Bearbait53 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trinity, Al. Posts: 84	Finally, after 3weeks!! I have finally pinpointed a rattle/vibration that has drove me crazy for the past 3 weeks. My head light had a chrome visor on it when I bought the bike. I didn't think much about it until today. I was bumping stuff everywhere trying to repeat the sound and bumped the head light visor with my elbow. Wa la, it made the noise I kept hearing. I removed the darn thing and went for a spin around the block. Noise was gone. Those of you who have one on your bike, is there a way to mount it without causing a rattle? I liked the way it looked, but would certainly sacrifice it if won't stay quiet. __________________ Barry 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600 2008 Vulcan 900 LT (sold) Trinity, Al. Roll Tide Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-26-2015, 09:24 PM	#2
minst7877 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,286	Put two or three spots of silicone on it and reinstall it the silicone will harden and take up the extra room and keep it from rattling. DC __________________ Me and my 99 G1 Nomad on US 2 by the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Judge's Oil Gear failed and engine overhauled @ 35563 miles VBA/KawaNOW #01625 Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Wheels Of Destiny Chapter #735 PA Wilds NE/Eastern Canada regional rally July 2012 Eureka Springs National 2015 Rolling Thunder Washington DC 2016 NE US / E Canada Rally - Mont Tremblant, QC 2016 VRA Eastern National at Maggie Valley 2017 99 Nomad G1 gone but never forgotten traded 4/8/17 for a 2017 Indian Roadmaster
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Bearbait53 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trinity, Al. Posts: 84	I don't know how to remove the head light from the housing. I didn't see a easy way to unplug the light. __________________ Barry 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600 2008 Vulcan 900 LT (sold) Trinity, Al. Roll Tide
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OldSchool Sr. Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ballwin,MO. Posts: 1,542	Mine was the "Show Chrome Visor". Only option was to silicone it to the headlight. __________________
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05-27-2015, 06:03 PM	#9
Bearbait53 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Trinity, Al. Posts: 84	I had to leave it hanging by the wires. I did not know how to disconnect it and move it over to my work bench. I will try to add some silicone and see if it will stay put. Thanks for the advice, never thought of doing the silicone thing. __________________ Barry 2006 Vulcan Nomad 1600 2008 Vulcan 900 LT (sold) Trinity, Al. Roll Tide
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05-27-2015, 08:31 AM	#8
dgconstable Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PEI, CANADA Posts: 351	Mine has a bead of silicone running around the inside, it's nice and quiet.
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