Topic: AUX Lamp Loose (Read 2841 times)

VANAMAL · « **on:** April 02, 2009, 03:40:50 PM »

Anyone know how to tighten it up? I think a spec tool may be needed

Boatman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2009, 03:51:17 PM »

I'll have to look at home, but I believe the socket size is 9/16".. Go buy a cheap deep socket (or borrow one from the neighbor) and cut a slot the length of the socket about 1/16" wide. This is so when you tighten the nut, the wire goes in the slot and doesn't twist.

I assume you mean the lamp to the chrome bracket? If so, you may need to take the 2 screws out of the side of the chrome brackets on the triple tree so you can pull alittle wire out to twist the nut.

I just put these lights on a Streetglide and that's how I had to modify the socket.

Hopefully, someone can explain better than I.

Boatman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2009, 04:47:31 PM »

The socket size I cut the slot in is 14MM.. The turnsignal has to be moved out of the way also. Not a 5 minute job unless someone has a better tool/idea.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #3 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:15:49 PM »

thanks im hot on it!

hd-dude · « **Reply #4 on:** April 02, 2009, 11:58:56 PM »

Here is the socket you need from Snap-on, its a 9/16", part number FRX181 :

103_RK · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2009, 06:06:39 AM »

Couldn't a open end wrench be used? It was a while back when I installed mine but I believe I used a wrench. I know I don't have a modified socket like the snapon one.

grc · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2009, 08:48:34 AM »

Quote from: 103_RK on April 03, 2009, 06:06:39 AM

Couldn't a open end wrench be used? It was a while back when I installed mine but I believe I used a wrench. I know I don't have a modified socket like the snapon one.

That depends on how tight you want to get the nut. Access with an open end wrench is poor and you would risk slipping off and damaging something if you tried to do more than just snug it up. Personally, I snug mine up with an open end held at an angle as I align the lights, then use the Snap-On socket for the final tightening.

If you don't have a friendly Snap-On dealer, buy a cheap 9/16" socket somewhere and modify it to look like the Snap-On. You don't have to get too fancy; if you snug the nut first you won't be turning the socket very far. You don't want to make it too tight or strip any threads.

Jerry

mr_magoo · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2009, 09:12:49 AM »

Snapon one was about $36 buck a couple a years ago make adjusting them a breeze.

JCZ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2009, 02:13:54 PM »

I've got one........seems like it's a Craftsman. Don't remember where I got it, but it was back in 88 when I bought the 86 Heritage.

It's one of those tools that's worthless till you need it........then it's invaluable!

AXIL · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2009, 07:26:05 PM »

pay the money for the snap on socket, you'll be glad you did. axil

wenchal · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2009, 08:13:39 AM »

Inflation - It's now $47.50 from Snap On:

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=2122&PartNo=FRX181&group_id=262&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

Twolanerider · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2009, 11:36:27 AM »

Quote from: wenchal on April 06, 2009, 08:13:39 AM

Inflation - It's now $47.50 from Snap On:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190296227404

Always check eBay. Nearly the entire world is for sale there. $34.00 with free shipping

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SE-Randy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:03:10 PM »

You could also use a flare nut wrench. It will wrap around the nut with less slipage. Sears has them but didn't have an image so I am posting this link as a visual reference so you can see what it looks like. Might try Wally-World, they may have one also.

Boatman · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2009, 12:32:42 PM »

Nobody likes the cut the side out of a cheap socket method?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2009, 01:04:58 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on April 06, 2009, 12:32:42 PM

Nobody likes the cut the side out of a cheap socket method?

Well...... yeah; sure. I've actually just always carefully used an open end wrench and got the job done. But once in awhile a guy just needs to buy tools

.

Boatman · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2009, 02:18:11 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on April 06, 2009, 01:04:58 PM

But once in awhile a guy just needs to buy tools .

hd-dude · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2009, 12:12:23 AM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on April 06, 2009, 01:04:58 PM

Well...... yeah; sure. I've actually just always carefully used an open end wrench and got the job done. But once in awhile a guy just needs to buy tools .

I actually look forward to the Snap-on truck on Fridays

. I am such a tool whore

fourstar · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:21:06 AM »

Quote from: Boatman on April 06, 2009, 12:32:42 PM

Nobody likes the cut the side out of a cheap socket method?

I did this with a 9/16" Craftsman socket and a Dremel tool. Works fine for less than $20. Especially since I've used it about twice in 5 years.

porthole · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2009, 03:56:34 PM »

15 buck- a- roos, includes shipping

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-TOOL-TOURING-SOFTAIL-FLHR-FLHT-FLHTC-FLHRC-FLSTC_W0QQitemZ150336362522QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotorcycles_Parts_Accessories?hash=item150336362522&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Cvostu · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2009, 09:33:42 PM »

I. just did mine the other day. I took out the spot, then I cut the connector off,pulled out the wire and then cranked down the nut.with a 9/16 socket. Then I soldered the connector back on. Sure seemed like a lot of work. But what else is new? Right Bob?

Boatman · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:40:27 AM »

Quote from: cvostu on April 17, 2009, 09:33:42 PM

I. just did mine the other day. I took out the spot, then I cut the connector off,pulled out the wire and then cranked down the nut.with a 9/16 socket. Then I soldered the connector back on. Sure seemed like a lot of work. But what else is new? Right Bob?

Most seemingly simple jobs aren't so simple most of the time.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2009, 11:21:29 AM »

Quote from: cvostu on April 17, 2009, 09:33:42 PM

I. just did mine the other day. I took out the spot, then I cut the connector off,pulled out the wire and then cranked down the nut.with a 9/16 socket. Then I soldered the connector back on. Sure seemed like a lot of work. But what else is new? Right Bob?

Just an FYI for next time. Those connectors are pretty easy to disassemble. Then the wires with their terminals can be fished in and out.

Cvostu · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:43:58 PM »

I had to dissasemble first before I could fish out the wire. All put back and it's fine.

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