| Author | Message | ||
     Buford |
Got HID bulbs in both lights...some discoloration in the upper part of the reflective area. Any ideas how to deal with this? Aftermarket options or OEM I guess? Doesnt look like the assemblies can be taken apart? thanks! | ||
| Diablobrian |
Lightning or firebolt? I have to assume lightning because the headlights on my 'bolt are quite easy to disassemble | ||
| Buford |
Oh yeah, XB12S. | ||
| Brother_in_buells |
I read somewhere that it is possible to take the xb-s lights apart ,with a heat gun to soften the glue and a thin/sharp piece of plastic to gut through the glue. But be careful to not melt the light housing etc. (Message edited by Brother in buells on October 14, 2012) | ||
| Terrys1980 |
You can use the oven. Just keep the temp around 200F for 8-10 minutes. | ||
| Sifo |
Just curious what would be done if you can get them open. I assume they are blackened from scorching, not soot. I don't think scorching could be cleaned off. If it's soot, you should be able to rig something to clean it through the bulb opening with rags, tape and coat hangers. | ||
| Buford |
Yeah, doesn't appear to be something that could be wiped/cleaned off. Sort of a brownish discoloration. Doubt that the reflective material could be replaced...? thanks | ||
| Sifo |
There is such a thing as chrome paint. It's expensive if you can find it, and I've never seen it a spray can. It would be cheaper to just pick up a replacement. | ||
| Diablobrian |
there are outfits that can re-chrome plate them for you, but it may cost less to simply replace them. | ||
| Buford |
Thanks guys for the tips etc. Sourced a brand new one for 135.00, but not sure I want to jump on that..Was hoping there might be a cheaper aftermarket solution that would accept the 2 H7 bulbs. | ||
| Greg_e |
I'm sure Hella will have something, but I can bet that it won't be cheaper. | ||
| Diablobrian |
no doubt! Hella is many things, inexpensive almost never makes the list. | ||
| Mr_keys |
Mine is having the same problem, while I used xenon had no problems, but here in Brazil they were banned and went back to halogen lamps, and then it was all yellow! Where do I find the Hella's? | ||
| Diablobrian |
I think the Hellas in question are the 90mm model and require custom mounts. edit: thought I found it. here are some on a 'bolt http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=3842&post=904126#POST904126 (Message edited by Diablobrian on October 16, 2012) (Message edited by Diablobrian on October 16, 2012) | ||
| Mr_keys |
Thanks 'Diablobrian', but i own an XB9! | ||
| Greg_e |
Hella used to have round halogen lights like the original Buell lights, not sure if they are still available though. The 90mm lights will be really nice if you can find a way to mount them, the 60mm lights might also make a neat modification. The individual high and low fixtures aren't exactly what I would call expensive, only gets bad when you get into the combination high/low like the BiHalogen or BiXenon. Check KC lights and IPF, I think they also have headlight upgrade fixtures that should be road legal in your area. (Message edited by Greg_E on October 16, 2012) | ||
| Buford |
Appears there were 2 versions of the XB headlight assemblies. The latest-part# Y0721.6AC..Anyone know what the differences between the 2 are and does the later one include a reflective area upgrade? | ||
| Buford |
New assembly makes one heck of a difference.. | ||
| Dutch_x1 |
Buford: Pm send | ||
| Buford |
Big difference... |
