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Loopie
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« on: August 13, 2020, 06:04:13 PM »
I need a new one. Anyone remember where to get it? It's those little shims that allow auto bulbs to fit in the I/S.

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Jess from VA
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2020, 06:12:39 PM »
This outfit had them, but I can't find them on here now.

https://electricalconnection.com/index.php/brand/honda/valkyrie/

The trimmed-off tab H4 bulbs fit fine without the shims anyway, neither of my interstates have used a shim in many years.  The bulb seems a bit loose, but holds aim fine. It just adds to the difficulty getting the shim and the bulb poked in there together in the small space.

The link to Electrical Connection in this article no longer works.
http://www.valkyrieriders.com/shoptalk/interstateheadlight.htm
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Loopie
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« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2020, 06:16:37 PM »
Found it:

https://electricalconnection.com/index.php/product/h4-bulb-alignment-shims/

I'm gonna try it without like you suggested. Thanks so much for the reply.

Loopie
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Bighead
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« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2020, 06:58:44 PM »
You dont need a shim. Just take a pair of needle nowe plyers and bend the tab over and it will fit and if you bend correctly it fits perfect.
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« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2020, 08:23:21 PM »
Yup I'm running mine w/o shims.
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2020, 07:56:42 PM »
Quote from: Valkorado on August 13, 2020, 08:23:21 PM
Yup I'm running mine w/o shims.

Same here. 3 different ISes, no shims.
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