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carryall
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alternative headlight lens
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December 13, 2017, 04:10:36 AM »
Anyone know if there is a headlight lens that fits/works in our headlight bucket?
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Ricks
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Re: alternative headlight lens
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December 13, 2017, 05:08:51 AM »
Are you looking for something different? New lenses are available for $20 or so.
You can also put a sealed beam in, if you want. I bought a conversion kit for that at Portland for my 3 wheel truck tribute bike.
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carryall
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December 13, 2017, 05:20:48 AM »
I noticed that mine has a chip in it Where do I get one? Wayne carries them?
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Ricks
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December 13, 2017, 05:34:16 AM »
Wayne has them, as does Carpenter Cushman.
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carryall
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December 13, 2017, 05:42:39 AM »
Seems the only thing our friend Wayne doesn't have is... a computer! LOL Thanks Rick and, Merry Christmas! UPDATE: Just ordered one from Wayne. Always nice to talk with him and check to see how he is. Great guy!
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butch27
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December 13, 2017, 02:01:57 PM »
Always nice to talk to Wayne -on the phone OR in person. Mellow guy.
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carryall
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December 20, 2017, 12:23:26 PM »
I received my new headlight lens from Wayne the other day. He also included a cork gasket (I assume) but darned if I can figure out where it would go? It's way too thick to fit between the lens and bucket on mine, and everything fits snug on mine without it. Ideas? Its about 14"L X 5/16" wide and 1/8" thick.
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pd
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December 20, 2017, 01:05:48 PM »
Paul ,
I have an OEM lens , which fits a bit loose . I was able to 'shim' the lens tight with just a single thickness of some rubberized gasket paper . I'd guess it at close to 1/16" thick , maybe half a hair more .
In rain or high humidity , I'd think about applying a thin coat of silicone between the lens and bucket , just for cheap insurance . But , it seems that wouldn't be a worry for you .
Pete .
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Ricks
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December 20, 2017, 02:14:01 PM »
If I remember correctly, The gasket goes in on edge into the groove around the outside of the headlight reflector. Leave the opening at the bottom, as it will let any moisture/condensation out.
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pd
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December 20, 2017, 04:11:48 PM »
Here's an image from the M manual :
The manual gives no specific instructions .
Pete .
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carryall
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December 21, 2017, 06:52:24 AM »
I figured out the theory. LOL. If your lens is loose, you'd need to form the gasket in a circle, and then use a bit of silicone to hold it in place in the groove of the reflector, then install the lens and trim ring.
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Ricks
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December 21, 2017, 09:14:25 AM »
Why do you guys make this stuff so difficult, it's just SIMPLEX! LOL
No, glue, no drama. Just insert gasket, drop lens into place, install trim ring, Viola!
See pictures.
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pd
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December 21, 2017, 10:16:44 AM »
Rick ,
Not difficult , just a bit of nerding over our 'babies' .
Pete .
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carryall
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December 21, 2017, 10:35:56 AM »
Sure...BTW, how's that engine of yours running? LOL
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pd
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December 21, 2017, 12:51:33 PM »
Paul ,
My Simplex engine runs fine , as long as I start it with a drill .
The compression is still too low .
Sometime this winter I'll get a new piston and rings from Wayne . Hopefully I don't seize that one .
Pete .
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