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Gaiter retaining rings
« on: December 04, 2021, 12:29:39 PM »
Hi all, I’m assuming these retainer rings slip upwards to retain top of gaiter to headlamp ear? Is there a secret or an easy way to fit? I just have them sitting on top of rubber at the moment but I know this can’t be right.
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Re: Gaiter retaining rings
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2021, 01:43:13 PM »
Push the gaiter up until its properly seated all the way round, push down on the ring, twisting ring around at same time. The rubber sort of gets locked under the ring. Try a bit of red rubber grease as well.
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Re: Gaiter retaining rings
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2021, 02:03:43 PM »
Thanks Julie!
1952 Cymoto on Triumph bicycle.
1961 Matchless G3
1974 Honda CB550K1. Running resto,
1978 Honda CB550K3.
1999 ST1100 Pan European 50th Anniversary.
1975,1980,1984,1986 Honda C90’s
1973 Honda CB750K3

 

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