7" Visor

joe3407nomad · 12-27-2010, 12:36 PM

I'm putting a visor from show chrome on the headlight, instructions say lay a coat of clear silicone on the chrome ring, Is that the way to go?, any other suggestions. I'm thinking this is pretty cheesey that you have to silicone it to get it to stay!

rickyboy · 12-27-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by joe3407nomad

I'm putting a visor from show chrome on the headlight, instructions say lay a coat of clear silicone on the chrome ring, Is that the way to go?, any other suggestions. I'm thinking this is pretty cheesey that you have to silicone it to get it to stay!

I'm thinking this must be a preventative thing for water staying out. I'd run a bead of some tub and tile clear silicone, if they suggest it. Can't hurt, for sure.

sas · 12-27-2010, 01:17 PM

The silicone is to keep the visor in contact with the headlight rim. If you'll notice, the visor will move front to back after you install it and this sets up a terrible rattle if it's not secured. I'd like a better solution myself to keep the visor locked forward.

joe3407nomad · 12-27-2010, 01:27 PM

Thanks guys, I will but if I knew it was this poor a fit i wouldn't have purchased it!

cactusjack · 12-27-2010, 01:31 PM

Sounds like a Mickey Mouse mounting system to me. One step above duct tape.

**Jared** · 12-27-2010, 01:43 PM

The visors are a pita! I have them on my bike, because they were there when I bought it, and if you don't silicone it, it will rattle like crazy!

joe3407nomad · 12-27-2010, 02:57 PM

Hey don't knock the duct tape, greatest invention since Adam found Eve!

AlabamaNomadRider · 12-27-2010, 03:12 PM

I think the visor makes the headlight look better but after reading this post I think I will just wait about getting one.

**Top Cat** · 12-27-2010, 04:33 PM

Do you know what rednecks call duct tape,
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**biscuitsngravy** · 12-27-2010, 05:00 PM

I put a visor on my headlight to match my fog lights. The only way I could get it to fit solid was with clear silicone sealant. It works great, doesn't show on the outside, and have never had it rattle or become loose. It's worked for me for at least three years. BnG

cactusjack · 12-27-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Do you know what rednecks call duct tape,
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I know a guy who refers to it as "Kentucky chrome".

VulcanE · 12-27-2010, 07:42 PM

I went with the "fire & steel" one. It costs a little more, but it comes with a steel "snap ring" that holds it in the nancel, and doesn't rattle.

joe3407nomad · 12-27-2010, 08:22 PM

Thanks for the response, I really got a good laugh about the chrome.

**ringadingh** · 12-27-2010, 08:59 PM

Get the Fire & Steel visors, no silicone required.

joe3407nomad · 12-27-2010, 09:15 PM

Too late! a Christmas present

12-27-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	7" Visor I'm putting a visor from show chrome on the headlight, instructions say lay a coat of clear silicone on the chrome ring, Is that the way to go?, any other suggestions. I'm thinking this is pretty cheesey that you have to silicone it to get it to stay! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-27-2010, 01:17 PM	#3
sas Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: McComb, MS Posts: 309	7" Visor The silicone is to keep the visor in contact with the headlight rim. If you'll notice, the visor will move front to back after you install it and this sets up a terrible rattle if it's not secured. I'd like a better solution myself to keep the visor locked forward. __________________ "Growing old takes time. Use it wisley."
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12-27-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	7" Visor Thanks guys, I will but if I knew it was this poor a fit i wouldn't have purchased it!
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12-27-2010, 01:31 PM	#5
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	7" Visor Sounds like a Mickey Mouse mounting system to me. One step above duct tape. __________________ 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 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-27-2010, 01:43 PM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	7" Visor The visors are a pita! I have them on my bike, because they were there when I bought it, and if you don't silicone it, it will rattle like crazy! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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12-27-2010, 02:57 PM	#7
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	7" Visor Hey don't knock the duct tape, greatest invention since Adam found Eve!
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12-27-2010, 03:12 PM	#8
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	7" Visor I think the visor makes the headlight look better but after reading this post I think I will just wait about getting one. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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12-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	7" Visor Do you know what rednecks call duct tape, . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ..Chrome __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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12-27-2010, 05:00 PM	#10
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	7" Visor I put a visor on my headlight to match my fog lights. The only way I could get it to fit solid was with clear silicone sealant. It works great, doesn't show on the outside, and have never had it rattle or become loose. It's worked for me for at least three years. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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12-27-2010, 07:42 PM	#12
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	7" Visor I went with the "fire & steel" one. It costs a little more, but it comes with a steel "snap ring" that holds it in the nancel, and doesn't rattle. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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12-27-2010, 08:22 PM	#13
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	7" Visor Thanks for the response, I really got a good laugh about the chrome.
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12-27-2010, 08:59 PM	#14
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	7" Visor Get the Fire & Steel visors, no silicone required. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-27-2010, 09:15 PM	#15
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	7" Visor Too late! a Christmas present
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