Tiger Explorer Explorer Headlight Melted

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  1. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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    Hi, has any one had this happen on their Explorer?
    The head lamp lens has melted.
    I can only think it has happened when I have been starting and running the bike through winter with the front still covered.
    Can you replace the lens or will I need the full unit?

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  2. David Gower

    David Gower Well-Known Member

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  3. PDF Service Manuals

    PDF Service Manuals New Member

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    WOW! Never seen that before! Can you try to polish the glass?
     
  4. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
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    It's the plastic lens has been burnt , goes smokey white , they are shot ! Need to replace them.
     
  5. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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  6. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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    Yes standard bulbs. I read on another forum that if you cover the headlight it can cause this.
    I did have a thick cover on the bike and have left it covering the front when I have started my bike over winter and let it tick over for a bit.
    It was an expensive mistake and I have had to order a complete unit.
     
  7. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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    Update. I ordered a complete assembly from France as it was cheaper, they said it would fit my bike but it only has a 4 pin connector instead of a 6 pin. Gutted is not the word, I have stripped the front and taken the old unit out and this doesn't fit

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  8. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
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    There are kit's for those plugs , I can't recall the name , but it's a common "water and dust" proof system , German I believe .
    I was a bus / light mechanic for a company which had six buses on a mine site , where it wasn't viable to have full workshops, there was a full kit , twin - triple - quad - sextuplet and so on plug casings ! You just crimped pin's onto the wire's and assembled the plugs with wired in the correct order !!
     
  9. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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  10. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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    Hi Capt, The original has six wires and the new one only four, I wouldn't have a clue about which wires went where.
    I have emailed the supplier in France and will see if I get a reply.
     
  11. capt

    capt Elite Member

    May 8, 2016
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    Had a memory revision

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  12. capt

    capt Elite Member

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    Buy two ! One male and one female , cut and rewire to suit :blush::);)
     
  13. HappyAl

    HappyAl Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Capt, I will have a look at these
     
  14. PDF Service Manuals

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    I wish that we can 3D Print clear plastic one day
     
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