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Old 26-02-08, 09:28 PM   #1
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Question Cleaning Inside of Headlamp Lenses?

I have and SV K3 S model. It is possible to clean the inside of the headlamp lenses?

If so, I guess the whole top fairing has to come off?

If the fairing does have to come off, will I regret it when it comes to trying to fit it back on?

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Old 27-02-08, 12:59 AM   #2
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Default Re: Cleaning Inside of Headlamp Lenses?

headlights are one unit, you can't open them as they are not only clipped together but have a very sticky black mastic stuff as well, the only way would be a stick or something with a bit of rag on it threw the bulb holes?

Have to ask, how did you get it dirty in there anyway

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Old 27-02-08, 09:05 AM   #3
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[quote=rictus01;1430485]Have to ask, how did you get it dirty in there anyway
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I don't know. I'ts not dirt as such buch looks like a liquid has dried and left marks. I first noticed it last winter and it seems to have got worse.

Just thought that next time I give it a major clean I would do this as well.

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Old 27-02-08, 01:40 PM   #4
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Sounds like condensation, possible dirty condensation too if it leaves a real obvious mark. Unfortunately the headlights are a sealed unit on both curvy and pointy SV's.
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Old 28-02-08, 10:51 PM   #5
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only way i can think of is to take the unit off, get a pointy stick, tie a CLEAN rag to the end and through the bulb holes... not ideal though and make sure it is a CLEAN rag, else you will end up with more gunk in there then you started with...
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