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     Dubsty13 |
Not sure how common this is but... I just 'inherited' a 2003 xb9r from my father and had a chance to take it for two short rides on the weekend and then a ride to work today. My buddy at work came in and asked me why I was missing a headlight. I thought he was messing with me, but sure enough one of the lenses was missing. I took a look and it seems like the plastic retainer bezel (or when ever you would call it) split at the bottom and the lens must have bounced out. I took a look at the hi-beam and that one is cracked even worse than the missing one, although the lens is still intact. I already ordered a new assembly from St. Paul HD (on ebay). I am curious if this is common, or any suggestions for prevention. | ||
| Cataract2 |
There was an updated headlight design released. The original did have a problem with that. | ||
| Dubsty13 |
Im guessing no chance of a recall on this right? already ordered a new one so almost doesn't matter. I used the hi-beam on the way home and was very dim, guessing related to the recall on the chrome issue. Anyone change the headlights to LED's ? Pretty sure HID's would burn out the chrome as well but would like to upgrade a little..... | ||
| Greg_e |
Not sure why I can't find it tonight, but I have a very long journey to some very nice Hella Bi-Halogen lights. (Message edited by greg_e on January 13, 2014) | ||
| Cataract2 |
Don't know about a recall. I want to say there was, but I can't remember. The problem with LED (and HID for that matter) is the stock reflectors in the headlight assembly is not designed to focus the light properly with those light sources. If you want to go to either, you will need the right reflectors otherwise you will throw light to places that you don't want it to go. (ie: blinding others which doesn't help your case.) | ||
| Court |
There was never a problem with the headlights that merited a recall. I do recall discussion related to erosion of the reflectivity, but never any discussion of lens falling out. The ONLY recall on the 2003 XB9R was the side stand, to wit:
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| Aldaytona |
Oh, but there WAS a problem, and a serious problem with the XBR headlights. Here's proof: SERVICE BULLETIN B076A 2003-2006 FIREBOLT HEADLIGHTS PRODUCT PROGRAM 0501 This action by Buell most likely headed off a merited recall. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Thanks Al, I knew there was a problem due to all of the issues folks had. Just didn't have the time to do some digging to counter the above. | ||
| Arby |
recall to me means, what can i get for free! buell is defunct. Chase as u like, they will not pay for anything. if u have a headlight issue, solve it. | ||
| Arby |
sorry. bad day. don't know what would have caused it. wish i could help. | ||
| Froggy |
The headlight replacement campaign ended a few years ago and had nothing to do with Harley closing the brand, they typically only run campaigns for a few years More details here http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/384 2/B076A.pdf | ||
| Arby |
froggy. u r the man. know a lot more than me! | ||
| Court |
Precisely. There was no recall or basis for a recall. The campaign was for material that list it's "shininess" (reflectivity) and had nothing to do with lens falling out. I've never heard of a lens falling out. Didn't want the OP the be chasing a solution in a non-existent recall or program. Recalls ..... In some cases .... May still be honored. | ||
| Starter |
My 2004 XB9R is on its 3rd set of headlights, Two units were warranty due to the lens popping out after the bezel split. One complete set when the campaign was completed. They look pretty good still. |
