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Offline BRG-BIRD

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Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« on: May 03, 2018, 08:25:02 PM »
Hi all

I have a 75 CB550 with a burnt out brake light bulb. For the life on me I cannot remove the lens without destroying the lens. Yes I have removed the four fasteners helping to hold it on. What am I doing wrong?

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Offline SF

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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2018, 03:34:22 AM »
It’s probably stuck on from a gasket


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Offline Kevin D

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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2018, 04:41:27 AM »
Spray some wd40 around the perimeter and let it soak for a bit.
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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2018, 07:13:14 AM »
^^+1 most likely the 40-year old gasket, or maybe some PO shenanigans.
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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2018, 01:02:31 PM »
Yep, they stick badly. Be careful, I have cracked more than one trying to pry it off.
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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2018, 07:49:39 PM »
PO shenanigans or @ss clown at work. Got it off without damage thanks to folks recommending a solvent to soften the nonfactory sealant used to secure the lens. :)
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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #6 on: May 04, 2018, 09:23:47 PM »
Now put the lens in the top rack of the dish washer to clean er up


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Re: Tail Lamp Lens Removal
« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2018, 11:49:06 AM »
Sealant? On a plastic lens?

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