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Ulyrover
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have found that the Hid conversion I put in my Uly has torched the reflective material off the low beam lamp reflector . Looks like it could not take the heat of the Hid bulb running all the time.
My question is... Can you buy a reflector assembly ?

I have been hunting Ebay and Craig's list looking for a used lamp assembly with no avail.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks in advance
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Rays
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Heres a 2007 Lightning headlight with a day and a half to go - currently $61.

US eBay Item 390222643917
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Reepicheep
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The hid's typically run cooler than a normal bulb, I'm surprised that this happened.

Wonder if the enclosure had a over power filament bulb in the past...
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Terrys1980
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Didn't they have a recall on the reflector?
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Ulyrover
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rays, thanks for the link, I put a bid in on the lamp, Now I need to see how popular those parts are.

Reepicheep, I thought that was the case also, I have found out through one of the other bike forums I belong to; that BMW's and Goldwing's are having the same problems. Both those companies have replacement reflectors available. I am going down to the dealer and finding out what parts are available from the Motor Co.
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Ulyrover
Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2010 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great news; I was able to order a new assembly from HD.
The really good news is the price has dropped to $115 from $147 and it is in stock in Milwaukee, So one is on its way.
I will not be running a Hid in the low beam, I will put a H7 back in.
As for a recall, that applied to another model.

http://tinyurl.com/2egflbr

Click the link for pictures of the headlamp burn.

Thanks for the help guy's
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, August 09, 2010 - 06:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The stock bulbs can melt the reflectors too. Nothing new.
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Murderface
Posted on Friday, December 14, 2012 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is anyone aware of places that can re- chrome/ plate the headlamp reflectors?
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Sparky
Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 02:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Replating? Yes. There is a reputable shop in Orange County, CA that replated my Firebolt headlight when fading reflector plating became a widespread issue. I didnt have to use it tho because warranteed replacements became available for a limited time.
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Murderface
Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool at least there is a place. I would be interested because new assemblies are over $100 per headlamp. I don't want to use some unknown shop off of google. If you get a chance could you post up the shop in Orange County? Not sure if i want to re-plate it or use a Hella light conversion.
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Sparky
Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2012 - 09:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OK, I found it... Classic Components in Santa Ana

Tell you what. If this is for a XB9R, I'll sell you my replated XB9R headlight assy complete (altho it's in parts) that I haven't used yet for $20 plus shipping. I don't need it any more but I'd kinda like to know how it fares being put back in service. Wouldn't you?
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Murderface
Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks Sparky. I'll keep that business in my file for future projects. I'll send you a PM about that lamp for my XB9R.
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Sparky
Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2012 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Murderface, you have a PM.
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Murderface
Posted on Monday, December 31, 2012 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I acquired a low beam headlamp assembly from a fellow BadWebber and seems to be a good replacement. I have pictures below comparing the old with flaked off chrome and the new with re-plated reflector. I'll update after tonights night ride...


comparison picture
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Sparky
Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2013 - 12:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'm interested in the results: )
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Murderface
Posted on Friday, January 04, 2013 - 09:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Well I got the new low beam installed on the bike. It works great compared to the old one. I was able to save my headlamps without spending lots of moolah on a new assembly. Thanks Sparky!

I have before and after pictures of the low beam headlamp with the old flaked off low beam reflector compared to the new re-plated low beam reflector. So now I will do a durablity test on the re plated reflector over the year to see if it can handle the standard H3 bulb. I have pictures below of the old and new against my garage door. I couldn't get pictures of the beam comparisons on the road because they didn't turn out on the camera.

original low beam with flaked reflector:

old low beam

re-plated low beam:

new low beam
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