Hey Kris,
First of all, Kudos to you for taking the plastic off girl!!! It's kinda scary the first time! I don't know why your lenses fit so poorly. I used C A and just have a small un-noticable gap at the bottom corner of each lens. I took the nose off completely and installed the complete housing and light, not just the lens. You can't even see the gap. I don't know why yours had such a large gap???
Call C A and send em' back. Go with another brand but don't be discouraged!! The clear will look so much better on your bike!! Now that you've taken the nose off, you will feel more comfortable when you install the indiglo gauges!! (YES! more mods) hee hee...
Good luck and hang in there girl!!
Lo