Anybody have ideas about how to "restore" or replace theses lights?

They are currently of the original type and whilst the lenses, bulbs and fittings are fine the "plastic" chrome surround and rubber seals are a bit tatty.

You might get a response if posted in the workshop section - AFTER a proper introduction in the new members area.

Just sayin'

maybe a picture would help too BT ?

Hi all

Thanks for the help so far. Sorry for the delay in replying but have been on holiday. I do have some pictures of the existing lights but could someone guide me on how to put them here.

Thanks

I use Photobucket, easy to download and upload.

Thanks . I have a photo bucket account somewhere so will try

Anyway pictures or not,, if it's chrome plastic the best you can do is buy some chrome effect paint spray

Yes they are plastic but the rubber seals are also tatty. Not looking for exact Yamah replacement but something that looks good on the rear mudguards, works & is legal. Thanks for the info.

have you tried buying these parts from Yamaha? or save a search on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/yamaha-virago-xv535-Rear-light-/181668010840?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts_13&hash=item2a4c41db58

Yes that looks perhaps better than mine but I need two.

There are plenty of other lights which I like on ebay but do not know if they will adapt to the curve of the mudguard. As suggested earlier I will put some pictures up to show the problem. Eventually found my photobucket account.

Two photos of the rear lights showing the curve of the mudguard.

PS when I looked at the photos here they look better than in real life. Still would like to replace them.

if it were me I'd just try spraying them, any colour you like...even available in chrome spray...save some £££s

Thanks that would clean up the chrome but the rubber surrounds need replacing. Any ideas ?

you'll no doubt be able to buy new ones

Thanks Airhead for your ebay suggestion. I had tried but found nothing suitable. So I retried and after viewing over 1000 entries and before the eyes went square I found one which will do the job. There is need for some modifications (as there always is ) but when they are done I will post another photo to show the difference.

It's plastic chrome, once it's scratched it's basically fucked, best thing you can do is spray it any colour you want, or try some chrome spray paint, or just buy a new one since they're fairly cheap.

As promised an update on the lights and photographs. They were as I suspected fiddly to fit and included lengthening bolts, changing connectors, new hole boring and a lot of on/off before I was pleased with the results.