Little fix for non-standing tailcap switch boots

I got some new 14x6mm switch boots for the Rustu 108S, but whilst shorter than the one that came fitted these are still a bit too long by ~1mm. :frowning:

So I cut the button section off, leaving a flexible flat spacer/gasket, which could then be put in between the original boot and tailcap:

The light now tailstands happily:

:party:

Wow…Awesome!

Great idea, but now there is less room for long(er) protected cells?

Rubber boot is past the internals of the switch…

Even if…the mod “gasket” is only what a mm thick

I used orings sometimes but a flat ring is way better, and the recycling of the old cap is a very good idea.

Good thinking

I use thick O-rings too. I can’t bring myself to cut a perfectly good boot. :slight_smile:

I use the plastic cigar ring that it comes with. I suspect that the plastic will eventually wear down and it won’t tail stand again.

Very Good!Smile

Wow, how come no one has posted this before? This is genius!

I used orings, but this is a neater fix, nice!

Thanks! I just fixed my HD2011 this way.

Well, I used an O-ring instead. But close enough. :slight_smile:

i knew the o-ring fix idea but didn't know about this idea. i have enough spare switch cover boots thanks!

:)