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Offline evil len

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How do you separate the rear light ?
« on: March 18, 2018, 03:12:46 AM »
I want to get the backplate of the rear light (CB550) rechromed, but how on earth do you get the bulb holder and reflector off please ??   As far as I can tell, it's one unit (possibly pressed both sides ?) which is impossible to remove without destroying it ?

Thanks all  :)

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Offline ekpent

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Re: How do you separate the rear light ?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2018, 04:59:24 AM »
 I know your probably shooting for perfection but you may be surprised how well that will clean up with some dish soap and #0000 steel wool or chrome polish.
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Offline Keith

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Re: How do you separate the rear light ?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2018, 06:19:14 AM »
I have a pretty nice one if you are interested.
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Offline Johnie

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Re: How do you separate the rear light ?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2018, 07:16:29 AM »
It is a pressed fit. Will be hard to separate without damage.
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Offline evil len

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Re: How do you separate the rear light ?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2018, 07:41:45 AM »
I, thought it might be pressed ... didn't know if anyone had successfully taken one apart :)

Keith will PM you ... but I'm in the UK ...
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