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Scooter4

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wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« on: May 10, 2024, 04:55:55 PM »
Good evening,
Will someone please measure the wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight?  I made one and used too small of diameter and lens can still shake out so I thought I would ask before I make another one.
Thank you,
Scooter

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Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2024, 09:47:01 PM »
Measures .092"    So right at 3/32".      Laying free the diameter is about 3 5/8" with 3/4" between the tails.

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Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2024, 09:48:56 PM »
Also has the extra little bend to stick a pick into so you can get it out of the groove easier.

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Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2024, 04:40:06 PM »
I figured it needed to be thicker. Mine is .06".  I will make a new one.
Thank you for the picture and measurements.
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