Head Light Trim Ring

[diver1]

Had to change my light during a trip. I beat that bucket into submission with a BFH and a screwdriver. Got light changed but had to buy a new bucket when I got home. It looked like a dog had been chewing on it. I use anti seize now and have no problem getting it off.

 

[wolfen]

I did what was suggested here and drilled a few little holes on the ring. Not all the way through ,but,enough to get a small punch on it. It worked great.

 

[Coolbreezin]

thank guys, I'm giving up. I'm going to take it to the shop today before I take a hammer to it.

FYI: theres another ring behind it that requires a special tool to turn. The tool looks like a 5 inch solid metal rod (like a cheap ballpoint pen barrel) with a wee little tit sticking out from the end. May want to get one or have an alternate tool ready.

 

[aspen874]

Haha, another day another issue, on the first ride since getting the headlight resolved the starter is now leaking. Just started taking everything off to get to the starter. I assuming it's just the O ring, I plan on just replacing it. if anyone has a different opinion or idea please speak up.

I have said this before, " Bigdogs are like beautiful women, they're high maintenance and you don't get to ride them all the time."

 

[BWG56]

Haha, another day another issue, on the first ride since getting the headlight resolved the starter is now leaking. Just started taking everything off to get to the starter. I assuming it's just the O ring, I plan on just replacing it. if anyone has a different opinion or idea please speak up.

I have said this before, " Bigdogs are like beautiful women, they're high maintenance and you don't get to ride them all the time."

I hope your right, but I had a starter that filled up with oil because the oil return slot was milled too deep.

 

[MossBerg590]

Theres an o ring behind the gear, thats the one that prevents oil from getting inside. The o-ring on the nose just prevent oil from leaking where its mounted

 

[awg]

I ended up beating the hell out of it and had to buy a new one.

 

[Hirter6Pack]

I ended up beating the hell out of it and had to buy a new one.

I thought I might've been a little out line by posting a replacement unit but I guess not

 

[aspen874]

the nose cap has a hole in it, I will see if Bigdog in St. Louis has one. If not I plan on getting a new starter from Curtis

 

[HMAN]

FWIW, shovelheadkicker has a trim ring for sale on fleabay....

 

[aspen874]

FWIW, shovelheadkicker has a trim ring for sale on fleabay....

Thanks HMAN, I will check that out, first I have to get my starter back from Bigdog and get it re-installed.