cracked 03 headlamp - SV650.org

24-05-05, 09:30 PM

can anyone help? i have had two headlamps replaced on my 03 svs because the lenses cracked. the third unit looks like it is going the same way - has anyone got any idea what the cause could be - before i go and moan even more to my dealer!

TSM · 24-05-05, 09:37 PM

get some clear headlamp covers from powerbronse, they velcro on around the edges.

24-05-05, 09:48 PM

Could easily be stones. I've got a couple of chips on mine now.

25-05-05, 11:52 AM

thanks for help guys - i think i'll try the powerbronze covers. im still not sure its stone chips though because of the way the cracks run (start as very fine lines at the top and then spread down the light) still, that's far too much info for you guys to worry about - but thanks again

25-05-05, 11:56 AM

i have not heard of this happening before, weird it should have occurred more than once.

sorry can't offer any help, and welcome to the site. hope you find it useful.

will.

TSM · 25-05-05, 11:57 AM

just thinking, could the frame that the light bolts on to be twisted, transfering stresses to the light causing it to crack.

25-05-05, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TSM

just thinking, could the frame that the light bolts on to be twisted, transfering stresses to the light causing it to crack.

Nah, the pointy SV lights bolt onto the fairing, not the frame like on the curvey.

24-05-05, 09:30 PM	#1
peter.hickmott Guest Posts: n/a	cracked 03 headlamp can anyone help? i have had two headlamps replaced on my 03 svs because the lenses cracked. the third unit looks like it is going the same way - has anyone got any idea what the cause could be - before i go and moan even more to my dealer!

24-05-05, 09:37 PM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	get some clear headlamp covers from powerbronse, they velcro on around the edges. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

25-05-05, 11:57 AM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	just thinking, could the frame that the light bolts on to be twisted, transfering stresses to the light causing it to crack. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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24-05-05, 09:48 PM	#3
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	Could easily be stones. I've got a couple of chips on mine now.

25-05-05, 11:52 AM	#4
peter.hickmott Guest Posts: n/a	thanks for help guys - i think i'll try the powerbronze covers. im still not sure its stone chips though because of the way the cracks run (start as very fine lines at the top and then spread down the light) still, that's far too much info for you guys to worry about - but thanks again

25-05-05, 11:56 AM	#5
will Guest Posts: n/a	i have not heard of this happening before, weird it should have occurred more than once. sorry can't offer any help, and welcome to the site. hope you find it useful. will.