Miller Dynamo Light Set
09-29-19, 08:19 PM
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Miller Dynamo Light Set
Greetings,
I recently picked up a 1972 Raleigh Sports made in Malaysia and a 1970 Robin Hood. Both have Miller bottle dynamos and lights. I can not figure out how to remove the lens from the taillight to replace the light bulb. The taillight is bullet shaped and has a small screw at the back of the chrome housing. I removed the screw but the lens is still tight in the housing. I haven't been able to find much in the way of technical information on early 1970s Miller Light sets. Any I suggestions?
Thanks,
Seth
I recently picked up a 1972 Raleigh Sports made in Malaysia and a 1970 Robin Hood. Both have Miller bottle dynamos and lights. I can not figure out how to remove the lens from the taillight to replace the light bulb. The taillight is bullet shaped and has a small screw at the back of the chrome housing. I removed the screw but the lens is still tight in the housing. I haven't been able to find much in the way of technical information on early 1970s Miller Light sets. Any I suggestions?
Thanks,
Seth
09-30-19, 03:31 AM
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Have you tried to twist the lens, to unscrew it like the lid of a bottle?
09-30-19, 06:12 AM
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any chance that you have detailed photos?
There are limits to posting photos until you get to 10(?) posts, but one of us might be able to help out.
What are your plans for the light??
Steve in Peoria
There are limits to posting photos until you get to 10(?) posts, but one of us might be able to help out.
What are your plans for the light??
Steve in Peoria
09-30-19, 08:32 AM
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I have another tail light that's just friction fit and pulls straight out.. Water tight even. Either way, trying to unscrew it is a good path.
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09-30-19, 07:39 PM
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Miller bit's are so 'shiny and chrome' with elbow grease, good work.
