Viper running board turn lights broken lens

[pwhoever]

I have been on a road trip for a week right now and will be back home tomorrow. Today I had an unfortunate incident and ended up smashing the lens on my right running board for the turning light. I know from previously changing a bulb on these that there is a bracket for mounting the light housing but the housing also seemed to be embedded into the fiberglass running board. I haven't been able to fully inspect it but am assuming that I will probably have to replace the entire light fixture. Can anyone tell me the make and model of the lights used on these? And any tips or clues on how to remove the old light and install a new one? Thanks...

 

[trikeman]

I would suggest contacting CSC:wave4:

 

[pwhoever]

You are probably right. Once I get home I will reach out to them...

 

[FuzzyWuzHe]

I would suggest contacting CSC:wave4:

+1

 

[pwhoever]

I reached out to CSC and unfortunately already forgot the name of the guy I spoke with. But he was one of those that is involved in installing these. He explained that the brackets for the lights are epoxied on and then there is a lip on the running boards that matches up to the lens which is then hot glued into the opening. With a little care, I should be able to get the light housing removed to install a new one. He told me that they do have the lights available for purchase, but that I can also probably buy a set from one of the local chain auto parts stores. He let me know that off the top of his head, he didnt know the name brand of the light but that it is a commonly sold driving light and I should be able to bring it to one of the auto parts stores and match it up. I may wait till the season is over to do the repair. Once I figure out the replacement info, I will update this thread...

 

[tfdeputydawg]

I reached out to CSC and unfortunately already forgot the name of the guy I spoke with. But he was one of those that is involved in installing these. He explained that the brackets for the lights are epoxied on and then there is a lip on the running boards that matches up to the lens which is then hot glued into the opening. With a little care, I should be able to get the light housing removed to install a new one. He told me that they do have the lights available for purchase, but that I can also probably buy a set from one of the local chain auto parts stores. He let me know that off the top of his head, he didnt know the name brand of the light but that it is a commonly sold driving light and I should be able to bring it to one of the auto parts stores and match it up. I may wait till the season is over to do the repair. Once I figure out the replacement info, I will update this thread...

If I am reading correctly, there should be no need to do anything to the housing.

Reads like all needed to carefully remove the lens from the running board.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Easily-Remove-Dried-Hot-Glue-aka-Hot-Melt/

Different story if I misread and the housing and lens are bonded together and then the unit is hot melted to the running boards via the lens!

 

[pwhoever]

When the light assembly is installed on the running board from the back side, it was explained that the hot glue is put around the lip of the lens and then mated up with the lip of the running board opening. In order to even consider replacing the lens, I will have to remove the assembly first to see if there is damage to the rest of the assembly and also to fully remove the broken lens. Then there is the question of finding a replacement lens. Normally it is almost impossible to find replacement lenses on these types of lights and just more cost effective to replace the entire assembly. For reference, the replacement light assembly is available from CSC for $20. I am not in a hurry as personal circumstances will prevent me from riding anyway for next couple months and by then it will be about time for the snow to start falling... So I figure if I can locate a replacement locally, they usually come in sets and I will have an extra just in case. If I can't, then I will just purchase one from CSC.

And thank you for the link about dealing with hot glue. That will come in handy.

 

[pwhoever]

I'm late at updating, sorry... Anyway, I broke down and just ordered the replacement light from CSC and took the opportunity to order brake pads for the rear calipers as well at the same time. I took off the floorboard to make it easier on myself and also took the opportunity to do some preventive maintenance like oil change, coolant change, and bleed the clutch. It's a lot easier getting the lower cowl off with one of the floorboards removed. I got the old light out and had to pull a couple shards of broken glass from the lip. I cleaned off all be old glue. When the old light broke, one of the mounts broke off as well. I used some stuff similar to JB weld to reattach it and let it cure. I bolted in the new light and I'm back in business. I didnt bother with the hot glue but it is nice and solid again...