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Title: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 10, 2008, 07:02:34 PM so that... cap thingy that would fit in front of the bulb in the OEM headlight broke off, and is jingling around inside my headlight.
it is also sealed. is this bad? or should I just live w/it? Title: Re: headlight question Post by: ducpainter on May 10, 2008, 07:13:16 PM so that... cap thingy that would fit in front of the bulb in the OEM headlight broke off, and is jingling around inside my headlight. Check it out at night...it is also sealed. is this bad? or should I just live w/it? It makes a bad headlight....worse. Title: Re: headlight question Post by: Rev. Millertime on May 10, 2008, 07:17:12 PM so that... cap thingy that would fit in front of the bulb in the OEM headlight broke off, and is jingling around inside my headlight. it is also sealed. is this bad? or should I just live w/it? Just remove the ring around the headlight and take off the lens. Then figure out how to get the little piece back in place. Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 11, 2008, 10:03:09 AM Just remove the ring around the headlight and take off the lens. Then figure out how to get the little piece back in place. I did that. and the rest of the headlight is sealed. I can see one leg where that cap used to be attached to the bulb housing, because it's still in place. the rest of it is lying 'round on the bottom of the headlight. at the very least, I've got a dry clutch simulator [laugh] [roll] guess I'm going to start checking FS for another headlight Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 12, 2008, 01:19:09 PM ok. round 2!
do all the headlights have that little parking light under the H4 bulb? or is that a 'new' monster thing? right now I'm assuming that all monsters have the same headlight. or, I suppose this is a perfect excuse to run aftermarket... hmmmm. Title: Re: headlight question Post by: Rev. Millertime on May 12, 2008, 03:27:38 PM I did that. and the rest of the headlight is sealed. I can see one leg where that cap used to be attached to the bulb housing, because it's still in place. the rest of it is lying 'round on the bottom of the headlight. at the very least, I've got a dry clutch simulator [laugh] [roll] guess I'm going to start checking FS for another headlight Thanks to an overzealous friend with a power washer, I ended up with a headlight half full of water. Removed the ring, then the lens, and dried everything out. Title: Re: headlight question Post by: ducpainter on May 12, 2008, 05:24:09 PM I did that. and the rest of the headlight is sealed. I can see one leg where that cap used to be attached to the bulb housing, because it's still in place. the rest of it is lying 'round on the bottom of the headlight. Warm it up...at the very least, I've got a dry clutch simulator [laugh] [roll] guess I'm going to start checking FS for another headlight she'll come apart. Title: Re: headlight question Post by: Rev. Millertime on May 12, 2008, 05:25:38 PM Probably why mine came apart so easy.
It was sitting in a parking lot in direct sunlight... sure warms up that housing! Title: Re: headlight question Post by: bigiain on May 13, 2008, 01:09:51 AM I did that. and the rest of the headlight is sealed. Nope, it just looks like it's sealed - all those little bits of wire around the outside edge you can see when you look at the back of the reflector and funny shaped springs that hold it all together. Gently lift one out and it'll become obvious how it all works... big Title: Re: headlight question Post by: bigiain on May 13, 2008, 01:12:42 AM do all the headlights have that little parking light under the H4 bulb? or is that a 'new' monster thing? right now I'm assuming that all monsters have the same headlight. Definitely not "new", my '99 M750 has it, and the late 70's/early 80's BMWs that use the same Bosch part numbers for the headlights had 'em too. Might be worth a trip to TOB for the OEM parts thread in Tech to find out how to order the bits from a BMW dealer at a _lot_ less than Ducati charge for the whole assembly... big (and if you find those part numbers, post em up here, OK? Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 13, 2008, 01:31:14 AM Warm it up... she'll come apart. so what you're saying is that w/enough heat and coersion, the glass front and fiber back sections will come apart? although, once I extract said broken piece, the headlight will cease to be usefull, since that cappy bit acts as some sort of reflector. ??? Title: Re: headlight question Post by: DY on May 13, 2008, 09:23:40 AM I've got a spare headlight i'm about to put for sale. Let me know if you decide to buy a replacement.
Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 13, 2008, 06:56:52 PM found it.
Headlamp LENS with gasket , for current MONSTERS........ BMW part # 63121358147 $29.00 !! Reflector BMW part #63121355396 $103.00 Title: Re: headlight question Post by: ducpainter on May 13, 2008, 07:01:20 PM found it. Start a thread for alternative replacement parts T-dogg. [thumbsup]Headlamp LENS with gasket , for current MONSTERS........ BMW part # 63121358147 $29.00 !! Reflector BMW part #63121355396 $103.00 Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 13, 2008, 07:08:53 PM Start a thread for alternative replacement parts T-dogg. [thumbsup] done and done. if only I had looked this morning, I could've ordered them when I placed the order for my cyl barrel. [roll] Title: Re: headlight question Post by: bigiain on May 13, 2008, 07:26:15 PM Title: Re: headlight question Post by: teddy037.2 on May 13, 2008, 07:31:47 PM no problemo :)
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