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Old 04-12-2005, 09:38 PM
sublettd sublettd is offline
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I could take a picture of the lenses, but the defects in them are so small you probably wouldn't be able to see them. I honestly don't think I can get close enough with my digital camera to get you a good enough picture to see clearly, so I'll try to describe them in concise detail.

The right lens appears to have some of the glue between the brake light and turn signal sections missing on the bottom two shelfs of the lens. This allows it to 'flex' slightly in that area, but it's not broken. I'd probably put some clear silicone in that joint to hold and strengthen it. There is a very slight crack of about 3/16" width in the orange turn signal section on the bottom shelf at the joint.

The left lens has a small crack on the left third of the brake light section of the lens. This crack is in the top vertical area and extends down to the flat front part of that first (top) shelf. It runs about 3/4" vertically and about 1" horizontally. Certainly you can see the crack if you're looking for it, but it's really not very discernible. However, it would probably be more noticeable when the brake is pressed than it is under normal operating conditions.

I have a second left taillight lens...but it is MISSING the approximately 3.5" x 4.0" reflective lens that sits in the center third of the brake light section. I bought it not realizing that part was missing. Should you decide you want the lights and we can agree upon the price I'll toss this piece in. It appears to be new and if you've got some crafty skills...

Finally, I have the lens, frame, and gasket for both lenses. I also have the back cover and light assembly for the left. Let me know if you're interested and in what part(s).
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