springer headlight ring

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springer headlight ring

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I have a early brass cycle ray springer headlight that I am acquiring the parts for...Question is was the headlight ring brass also??? Thanks Paddy
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Re: springer headlight ring

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Headlight shells were made in brass and steel.
Most brass shells were chrome plated, most steel shells were painted.
I've seen many steel rings, have not seen brass rings, whatever that is worth, check you UL's.
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Re: springer headlight ring

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I have aquire a chrome plated brass ring for my headlight. Thanks
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