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Title: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: frode on October 14, 2015, 02:05:24 PM
Hi.

While washing and preparing my 2015 SR for winter storage I noticed something strange. The headlight (plastic) glass was melted with two dents and lots of air bubbles.
Photo is attached.

Has anyone else experienced this? Does the bulb get so hot and the "glass" so soft that the wind can cause this? :)

Best regards,
Frode
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: ultrarnr on October 14, 2015, 02:47:20 PM
Frode,

Did you happen to have your jacket over the headlight while the bike was turned on? I was charging once, had my jacket draped over the headlight while the bike was turned on. Melted the headlight and the zipper on the jacket.
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: frode on October 14, 2015, 04:52:42 PM
Quote from: ultrarnr on October 14, 2015, 02:47:20 PM
Frode,

Did you happen to have your jacket over the headlight while the bike was turned on? I was charging once, had my jacket draped over the headlight while the bike was turned on. Melted the headlight and the zipper on the jacket.

No, I have never had my jacket hanging over the headlight. :)
However, since my bike is stored outside I put a cover on every time I park at home. This has never been a problem with other bikes though... :)
Does the glass really get that soft while riding?

Best regards,
Frode
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: manitou on October 14, 2015, 10:16:04 PM
dang!  after the lens is replaced, time for an LED bulb! (no real heat.  I put one from china on my old honda and really liked it.. though I don't actually drive at night often)
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: grmarks on October 15, 2015, 02:31:51 PM
if your bike gets that hot under the cover it will be no good for the batter.
Zero advise to park the bike in the shade on a hot day for the sake of the battery.
Maybe you need to find another parking spot for your bike?
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: frode on October 15, 2015, 06:13:44 PM
Actually, there are other issues with my bike.

Yesterday it just died. No sign of life at all and I had to push the bike back home. The dealer came and replaced one of the fuses under the seat.
Everything seemed ok at first, but this morning I noticed that fuse in my garage had blown and the Zero charger was the reason.

I was able to drive the bike, but headlights, brake lights etc was dead.
The dealer suspects that the dc-dc converter has been malfunctioning causing the headlight bulb to overheat...

The bike will be brought to the dealer and checked thoroughly.

Best regards,
Frode
Title: Re: Melted headlight glass on 2015 SR
Post by: Xenoilphobe on October 19, 2015, 04:44:09 PM
That would definitely explain the excessive heat!