rubber grommets

bigsid1 · 04-11-2009, 02:20 PM

I did the silver bullet light install on my turn signal bracket. It seems to me that the lights make the bracket vibrate more due to the added weight. I took off the rubber grommets where it attaches to the bike. Any thoughts on the importance of the rubber grommets?

cactusjack · 04-11-2009, 04:58 PM

I can't think of any other than it dampens the vibrations and probably helps the lamps last longer.

macmac · 04-11-2009, 08:36 PM

Rubber mts assist the bulb filliments, but you may find the bulbs do ok just the same. Got a link I am not too sure I know what a silver bullet lamp is.

Is this a replacement for the sigs, or some added on lamp to the stem/stock?

bigsid1 · 04-11-2009, 08:50 PM

Silver Bulletts are driving lights. If you go to tips/installs at the top of the page you will see the install info with pics.

macmac · 04-11-2009, 09:34 PM

sorry I can't seem to locate tips/installs .....

chainsaw · 04-11-2009, 10:08 PM

Second row, third to the right.

macmac · 04-12-2009, 10:36 AM

Second row, third to the right.???? Huh What??? OH there it is!!!!

first time I even looked at all that blather! Thank you Al...

The funny E-3 bulb there and i know I am wrong, on the part number, but it is a E-3 55 watt halogen in a lensed backed holder, and I am aware you need the right number to replace the bulb.

Anyway I run a set of those mounted on the clear lowers under the sigs and they jounce around plenty on my dirt road. So far they work with the original bulbs.

I am not happy about the white oxide that has smeared it self all over the inside of the bulb and no one can clean, but they work ok just the same.

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bigsid1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: port charlotte florida Posts: 254	rubber grommets I did the silver bullet light install on my turn signal bracket. It seems to me that the lights make the bracket vibrate more due to the added weight. I took off the rubber grommets where it attaches to the bike. Any thoughts on the importance of the rubber grommets? __________________ 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide Special Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-11-2009, 04:58 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	rubber grommets I can't think of any other than it dampens the vibrations and probably helps the lamps last longer. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-11-2009, 08:36 PM	#3
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	rubber grommets Rubber mts assist the bulb filliments, but you may find the bulbs do ok just the same. Got a link I am not too sure I know what a silver bullet lamp is. Is this a replacement for the sigs, or some added on lamp to the stem/stock? __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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04-11-2009, 08:50 PM	#4
bigsid1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: port charlotte florida Posts: 254	rubber grommets Silver Bulletts are driving lights. If you go to tips/installs at the top of the page you will see the install info with pics. __________________ 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide Special
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04-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	rubber grommets sorry I can't seem to locate tips/installs ..... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-11-2009, 10:08 PM	#6
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	rubber grommets Second row, third to the right.
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04-12-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	rubber grommets Second row, third to the right.???? Huh What??? OH there it is!!!! first time I even looked at all that blather! Thank you Al... The funny E-3 bulb there and i know I am wrong, on the part number, but it is a E-3 55 watt halogen in a lensed backed holder, and I am aware you need the right number to replace the bulb. Anyway I run a set of those mounted on the clear lowers under the sigs and they jounce around plenty on my dirt road. So far they work with the original bulbs. I am not happy about the white oxide that has smeared it self all over the inside of the bulb and no one can clean, but they work ok just the same. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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