Topic: 1975 CB550F0 Rear Light Change to LCD

[kitesurfer805]

I have a 1975 Honda CB550F with 21K miles.  I am trying to install a LCD light in my rear brake light and I am embarrassed to say I cannot get the light cover off.  I have removed the 4 screws that hold it on and it as far as I can tell it should come right off.  The only thing I can think of is it wedged in somehow.  I went so far as to start tapping with a rubber mallet on the side and cracked the lens a little.  I stopped at that point and decided to ask for help.  I really don't want to have to replace the cover so can anybody offer some help as to how to get the cover off before I end up breaking it.    In the pic you will see the 3 bolts removed and one partially installed which has since been removed.

[evinrude7]

there may be a gasket that is stuck in there and sort of glued in after sitting for years. 

[BomberMann650]

It has a gasket.

But LCD?  Doesn’t seem right to me.

[flatlander]

yes it has a rubber gasket that may have turned to glue. maybe try prying around the edge with a small flathead screwdriver to loosen it up.
what's the plan with LCD? i'm with the bovine, haven't heard of one that suits this tail light.

[kitesurfer805]

I got it off.  It would appear that someone had actually glued it on with rubber contact cement, go figure.  I used a Sylvania super bright LED 1157R and it fit no problem and works great.  The only downside like others have mentioned in the license plate is now Red vs white.

[BomberMann650]

what's the plan with LCD? i'm with the bovine, haven't heard of one that suits this tail light.

I'm sure he might L-E-D 

A programmable image Lcd tail light would be kind of neat.  Push a button and the finger shows on the display 

[flatlander]

ha ha you guys crack me up. there's a whole load of new potential there!