Topic: Grounding collar, rear tail light, cb750k5

[Schnell]

Mine came loose again due to vibration, so no taillight or brake light. What is supposed to hold that collar onto the tube that the bulb sits in?

[DH]

Parts fisch doesn't show the collar as a separate part, or even show it in the pic of the entire taillight assy. I have one in front of me now, and from what little I can actually see, its maybe crimped on somehow. It sure is tight as well. I tried to pry it, twist, and pull in every direction, and couldn't get it to budge. Tried to "slide" it
upward, thought it was maybe like a clip on type thing, but that didn't work either.
Stumped as well Is it supposed to just snap on, and the collar is lose for
whatever reason?

[Schnell]

Thanks for looking!

As far as I can tell, the parts are assembled and the collar is then crimped on. If so, poor design.

I removed the bulb and the spring loaded contacts, placed the reflector upside down onto a deep socket, and hammered the collar onto the metal tube. Not sure that it will hold.

[DH]

There's always the soldering iron, eh? As long as you find a way of isolating everything from the associated rubber bits. Probly easier just to pick one up cheap somewhere I'd think tho.

[Schnell]

There's always the soldering iron, eh? As long as you find a way of isolating everything from the associated rubber bits. Probly easier just to pick one up cheap somewhere I'd think tho.

Eh?     

Good idea. I'll try soldering.