Melting Headlight!

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by darren wakeling, Dec 29, 2018.

  1. darren wakeling

    Jun 18, 2017
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    ive searched and can’t find a thread for this so apologies if there is one .however have read on the internet that I’m not the first to have my headlight lens melt! I left my speedtriple to warm up and noticed the smell of burning plastic coming from both lenses, I’m taking this as my fault as I replaced the bulbs with brighter ones however this was in the summer and not had anything happen! The trouble I’m having is finding replacements! eBay only have ones that are damaged like mine, does anyone know If you can buy just the glass as I don’t need th whole unit? Thank you all in advance

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  2. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Are there any screws attaching the lens to the bowl? Have you asked your local dealer? Or PM me on Wednesday and I'll check for you when I'm back at work.
     
  3. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome, good luck with your search.....
     
  4. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    If you’ve put brighter bulbs in then that’ll be the most probable extra heat source thats caused your problem :confused:
     
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  5. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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