vmaxwayne
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posted June 23, 2003 05:50 AM
Tail light housing
Any body know how to seperate the red lens from the black body of the tail light housing??
Appears to be held by 4 tabs. Doesn't seem to come apart easily and I'm afraid to break it.
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frEEk
Administrator
ummm... yeah
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posted June 23, 2003 10:48 AM
i read u have to use a blade of some sort to cut the glue/sealant honding the parts together. i tried once & didnt get too far cause the sealant was so soft i couldnt really cut it. but plenty of people have got it apart.
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blink
Novice Class
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posted June 23, 2003 04:49 PM
I have a clear lens on mine now. The red lens was a pain to get off but patience will allow you to remove it. I did not attempt to re-glue the clear replacement lens because there was enough of the factory glue remaining on the housing to make the clear lens stick really hard. I don't know what Kawasaki uses for glue but it is pretty strong. I used a couple of small screw drivers and worked my way around gradually. Maybe I could have tried a hair dryer too, it might have softened up the glue more and made it easier to remove the lens. I don't think you will be able to re-use the red lens after you remove it, I bent mine up considerably getting it off.
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vmaxwayne
Expert Class
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posted June 25, 2003 07:52 AM
Well I finally got it apart.
Actually quite easy once I figured out how.
I used a heat gun which softened the glue and plastic.
Then with a screw driver I gently pried the lens from the base.
Both parts are reusable. 
Lots of glue around but apart.
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