Vaq. brake light trim removale

[MET-RICK]

Hi guys, has anyone removed the chrome trim piece from around the rear brake light? I've checked the manual (frame, chapter 15-21), and it shows the brake light assembly is two pieces with the lens portion being screwed/bolted but...as far as I can tell, the chrome trim looks like it might be fastened by way of some type of "tape", of which very little specific detail or info. as how to removal or installation of the trim piece (without breaking or damaging).Any info. would be appreciated thanks. Cheers.

[landman]

if it is installed with 3m tape you should be able to use monofilament fishing line to work it loose using a sawing motion.also I would first heat it up with a hair dryer.

[MET-RICK]

Thanks landman, the heat gun and fishing line is a good idea. I can't find any other info. that shows anything else other than the reference to the "tape", I was hoping it would 'pop' out like the ignition trim ring on the tank. Since I only want to remove it so I can paint it, I think I'll just leave it on and mask and paint /(plasti-dip) it right on the bike and avoid any problems removing or reinstalling it. Thanks again for the reply, cheers.

[skullbagger]

Originally Posted by MET-RICK

Thanks landman, the heat gun and fishing line is a good idea. I can't find any other info. that shows anything else other than the reference to the "tape", I was hoping it would 'pop' out like the ignition trim ring on the tank. Since I only want to remove it so I can paint it, I think I'll just leave it on and mask and paint /(plasti-dip) it right on the bike and avoid any problems removing or reinstalling it. Thanks again for the reply, cheers.

let us know and show some pics if you can I'm interested in this myself also seen over the weekend dupli-color also make some of this stuff, advertised on one of those car/truck shows

[MET-RICK]

Skullbagger...since I'm leaving this on the bike to paint, I'm going to have to wait until the weather warms up a bunch (2 or 3 months) before I can get to it. I'll update with pic.s when it happens. Cheers

[Devin W]

That bezel does separate from the lens and it's a mechanical interface. I removed mine when I had the bezel painted. I'll see if I can find a picture, but the best that I can remember is that there is 1 or 2 screws and then it clips together (I recall it being a bit of a PITA).

Update:
I couldn't find any pics of the bezel removed, but I think once the screws were out it had to be pulled either up or down as well as out. It was some sort of compound motion. I realize that doesn't help much except to let you know that it's not held on by tape.

[skullbagger]

Originally Posted by MET-RICK

Skullbagger...since I'm leaving this on the bike to paint, I'm going to have to wait until the weather warms up a bunch (2 or 3 months) before I can get to it. I'll update with pic.s when it happens. Cheers

ok that will, work good luck on the painting

[MET-RICK]

Originally Posted by Devin W

That bezel does separate from the lens and it's a mechanical interface. I removed mine when I had the bezel painted. I'll see if I can find a picture, but the best that I can remember is that there is 1 or 2 screws and then it clips together (I recall it being a bit of a PITA).

Update:
I couldn't find any pics of the bezel removed, but I think once the screws were out it had to be pulled either up or down as well as out. It was some sort of compound motion. I realize that doesn't help much except to let you know that it's not held on by tape.

Thanks Devin, I have no idea then what the reference to tape is about in the manual as previously mentioned, but/and it did not show any other fastenings for the trim piece...it's all 'clear as mud' to me now. I guess it's on to the next puzzle. Cheers