Indicator Lens…? Am I Being Thick???

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  1. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    I usually pretty stupid when it comes to doing bits on the bike but this is taking the p*ss…!

    I accidentally destroyed one of my indicator lenses so am replacing…but it feels dead loose when I pop it on!

    Am I missing something?? Should it be glued on?? But then how do you get it off again?

    Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
     
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  2. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    Hi Matt what model and year is your machine as the indicators do vary
     
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  3. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    Photos would help. :)
     
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  4. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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  5. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    I really dont know but it should be designed to come off if its not LED, how else could you change the bulb? It might be in the manual come to think of it?
     
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  6. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    It’s designed to screw on and off but getting it off was near impossible and then once screwed back on it still feels super loose. Like it’ll come free when riding!
     
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  7. andyc1

    andyc1 Lunarville 7, Airlock 3

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    Bit of plumbers tape maybe? Silicone would be good but probably too permanent if you ever need it off again.
     
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  8. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    Looks a bit like a bayonet type fitting with those notches - being a lens and designed to focus light in certain ways, I wonder if it has to be on a very specific way to focus the light properly.

    try putting it on, if loose take off and rotate a bit and try again, etc. If it’s correct maybe it will be tight.

    I don’t know what I’m talking about.

    SQUIRREL!
     
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  9. andypandy

    andypandy Crème de la Crème

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    Can you see any damage to the base ?
    You can compare it to the other side. But don't damage it when taking the lens off.
     
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  10. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    Thanks chaps will see how it goes again tomorrow!
     
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