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Cracked tail light

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I've got a tail light that's cracked along its lower edge on my R3. All the lights still work.

Does anyone know of a way to replace the clear plastic part instead of going as far as replacing the cluster?

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Re: Cracked tail light

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Really hard to find lenses for the R3 unfortunately
They are also ultrasonically welded together, so would have to cut and reseal using silicone
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:whathesaid: unfortunately... It's a case of just find a used replacement light (or pair, as singles are harder to come by usually)
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Re: Cracked tail light

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[mention]Leck3000 [/mention] has/had a set of R3 rears he might be willing to part with?
I was gonna purchase them for a test/project, but rather not see a decent set of R3 lights cut up!

If you want to part with that broken one, I would be interested for postage cost?
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Re: Cracked tail light

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Dan Dr.FrankenRex usually hoards rear clusters too so may be worth an ask
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Re: Cracked tail light

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DrewR3 wrote:
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:50 pm
Dan Dr.FrankenRex usually hoards rear clusters too so may be worth an ask
sounds like a really nasty case of piles :shock:
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Re: Cracked tail light

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warpc0il wrote:
Sun Sep 29, 2024 8:52 pm
DrewR3 wrote:
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Dan Dr.FrankenRex usually hoards rear clusters too so may be worth an ask
sounds like a really nasty case of piles :shock:
Highly likely.....maybe that's why he is so obsessed with them...or because he likes led things
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Re: Cracked tail light

Post by Dr. FrankenRex »

I HAVE PILES!

Also lights...

Drop me a DM if you need a sloppy single ;)
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Re: Cracked tail light

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Yeah I have a pair available
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Re: Cracked tail light

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Dr. FrankenRex that sounds great, I've DMed you.
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