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MLamba · 01-14-2013, 01:11 AM

What kind of a tool is needed to fix the light on the light bar on a 2011 honda shadow VT750C.
My left driving light somehow got loose and i tried to hand tighten it but it comes loose again. Is there a special tool to fix the upper lamp (not the signal but the left side headlamp on the light bar.

Dauntae · 01-14-2013, 04:47 AM

None of the shadows come stock with a light bar, Put up some pics so maybe one of us will recognize what brand light bar you have (May have been added at the dealer as a extra on your bike) and will be able to help you as there are a few different types, As for my light bar there are threaded studs that come out of the lights them selves and a nut that threads onto the stud on the bottom of the light bar, Not visible unless you looking from underneath the light bar however. So post up some pics and someone will know how there put together.

Dauntae

MLamba · 01-14-2013, 08:02 AM

I bought mine new but I guess the dealer must have added them.
The 3 pics are attached. Each zooming down to the problem area.

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Scrapdog2grand · 01-14-2013, 09:13 AM

You are going to remove the turn signal from the mount, and then most likely use a deep socket or wrench to get up on the nut above the turnsignal and tighten it down.

MLamba · 01-14-2013, 10:40 AM

Scrapdog
Thanks for the response. But since there is a wire going thru the threaded pipe a deep socket cannot be used unless it has a slit on a side. I am looking for something like that in metric sizes. Any suggestions?
Also once you tighten it you cannot get the bolt on the inside portion of the signal is not accessible as the light bar is in the way. So it has to be tightened a little off and then move it in place after fitting it which causes the light to be loose. Maybe I should use thread lock on it. What a bad design.

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codyclick2 · 01-14-2013, 10:43 AM

and threadlock the hell out of everything!

MLamba · 01-14-2013, 10:43 AM

Since a light bar is not standard on the shadows maybe the nut on the light is not metric. Does anyone know? Or do I need to get a micrometer to figure that $$$

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jpr1968 · 01-14-2013, 10:48 AM

If it's a Hondaline product it's metric. Did you pull the lens off and see if there is a nut on the inside of the housing?

MLamba · 01-14-2013, 12:05 PM

I opened the signal lights and the nut is in there. The bolt is of course a threaded pipe because the wire goes thru it. And this the problem of tightening it adequately.

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O'Larry · 01-14-2013, 12:23 PM

Perhaps, after adding the threadlock, a fairly long pin-punch and a hammer to reach up there and tighten it?

01-14-2013, 01:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
MLamba Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 40	Fixing the driving lights on the light bar What kind of a tool is needed to fix the light on the light bar on a 2011 honda shadow VT750C. My left driving light somehow got loose and i tried to hand tighten it but it comes loose again. Is there a special tool to fix the upper lamp (not the signal but the left side headlamp on the light bar.

01-14-2013, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dauntae Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 1,701	None of the shadows come stock with a light bar, Put up some pics so maybe one of us will recognize what brand light bar you have (May have been added at the dealer as a extra on your bike) and will be able to help you as there are a few different types, As for my light bar there are threaded studs that come out of the lights them selves and a nut that threads onto the stud on the bottom of the light bar, Not visible unless you looking from underneath the light bar however. So post up some pics and someone will know how there put together. Dauntae __________________ 2001 Shadow Spirit 1100 Cobra highway bars Kury ISO grips w custom weighted bar ends and a VTX headlight but the best addition, Riding bell from Kathy M and Kury Large ISO pegs I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away The book of John Hopkins map http://www.travellerspoint.com/membe.../tripid/365293

01-14-2013, 08:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
MLamba Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 40	I bought mine new but I guess the dealer must have added them. The 3 pics are attached. Each zooming down to the problem area. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

01-14-2013, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scrapdog2grand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,459	You are going to remove the turn signal from the mount, and then most likely use a deep socket or wrench to get up on the nut above the turnsignal and tighten it down. __________________ 1999 VLX 1998 SA750 2003 SA750 http://www.cycleterminal.com Motorcycle Terminals, Connectors,Relay Kits, Accessories, Wiring diagrams. Site still under construction.

01-14-2013, 12:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
O'Larry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,477	Perhaps, after adding the threadlock, a fairly long pin-punch and a hammer to reach up there and tighten it? __________________ O'Larry Ride Bell by Kara-MIA BELL by Bear '04' Black Flame Sabre

01-14-2013, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
MLamba Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 40	Scrapdog Thanks for the response. But since there is a wire going thru the threaded pipe a deep socket cannot be used unless it has a slit on a side. I am looking for something like that in metric sizes. Any suggestions? Also once you tighten it you cannot get the bolt on the inside portion of the signal is not accessible as the light bar is in the way. So it has to be tightened a little off and then move it in place after fitting it which causes the light to be loose. Maybe I should use thread lock on it. What a bad design. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

01-14-2013, 10:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
codyclick2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 382	and threadlock the hell out of everything!

01-14-2013, 10:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
MLamba Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 40	Since a light bar is not standard on the shadows maybe the nut on the light is not metric. Does anyone know? Or do I need to get a micrometer to figure that $$$ Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

01-14-2013, 10:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
jpr1968 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 4,545	If it's a Hondaline product it's metric. Did you pull the lens off and see if there is a nut on the inside of the housing?

01-14-2013, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
MLamba Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 40	I opened the signal lights and the nut is in there. The bolt is of course a threaded pipe because the wire goes thru it. And this the problem of tightening it adequately. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App

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