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27th June 2013
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 23 Sportster/Buell Model: 72 Sportster/Buell Year: 2013
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LED Headlight Install
I just bought the new Harley LED Headlight and having a problem installing it. I can't seem to put the chrome ring (that goes on the front) on if I use the rubber gasket that comes with the new headlight. If I don't use the rubber gasket I can get the chrome ring to slide on.
Do I need to use the rubber gasket?
Has anyone else installed the LED headlight with the rubber gasket?
Thanks!
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29th June 2013
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 415
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no idea but gaskets sound important, maybe heat up ring with a hairdryer may expand enough to fit??
you could email the seller for info, likely a common problem, gasket may stop vibration or moisture seeping in
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29th June 2013
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 4,738 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1250c Sportster/Buell Year: 2002
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Is the rubber gasket supposed to go behind or in front of the light? It might be to help stop vibrations because the led light is waterproof from what i was told. I installed a 7" fatboy headlight and the auxilery lights both with the Harley Daymaker LED lights in all 3 and both the headlight and the aux lights did not come with a gasket.
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29th June 2013
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Accross the road from the cows.
Posts: 2,052 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200Roadster Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW K1600GT Other Motorcycle Year: 2012
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I installed the daymaker a couple of months ago and didn't use the gasket. If there wasn't one on the lens you took off then you don't need it. Pretty sure it was mentioned in the instruction sheet that came with the light.
Awesome headlight.  |
29th June 2013
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JESTER SYNDICATE
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Indian Nations
Posts: 12,228 Sportster/Buell Model: NRHS Stage II 1250-R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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I also did not use the gasket.
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29th June 2013
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Biker
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 55 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200 custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2005
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I used the gasket and didn't have an issue my friend is having an issue with the gasket also he was supposed to come by but hasn't I'd like to know what the issue is.
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1st July 2013
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Join Date: May 2013
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I looked at the price of he Daymaker LED light
And I blew a gasket
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15th July 2013
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Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sooner State
Posts: 268 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200N Sportster/Buell Year: 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WI_duker
I looked at the price of he Daymaker LED light
And I blew a gasket
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That's what the new gasket is for!! 
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4th July 2017
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,858 Sportster/Buell Model: XL1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 05
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Does anyone have the part number for the gasket?
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4th July 2017
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Chief Master Mechanic
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Northeastern West Virginia
Posts: 453 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 custom Sportster/Buell Year: 2006
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I bought an Eagle Lites daymaker clone. No gasket and it shook in the can. It was visible in the light pattern. I wasn't sure if the vibes would hasten the death of the light so I cut some small rubber hose ( 1/4" vacuum hose) to shim it tight. LED's are the bomb. Love the added visibility.
Joe
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