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16 Nov 2007
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Headlamp Protection
My Triumph T100 headlamp cost more than £110 to replace when the lens glass was broken by a flying stone. On American web sites I have seen Scotch and other transparent adhesive protective coverings for headlamps.
Is anything similar avalable in the UK? 
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16 Nov 2007
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Don't think a transparant sheet would stop it being broken by a stone.
For that you'd have to put a bit of perspex in front but not sure if thats legal for UK roads or not.
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16 Nov 2007
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Erm Perspex a hack saw, course/fine sand paper, hot hair dryer for shaping a little of needed, and some velcro to stick it on with.
Simple bike modification, just make a template of the required size and shape (add a little for the velcro) Get some clear 2-4mm Perspex and cut it to shape with the hack saw, then rub down the sharp bits. Use the hair dryer if you need a slight bend in it, and then stick on with sticky velcro, that ways it's still easy to clean you light. Quick simple cheap and a WORTHWHILE modification.
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16 Nov 2007
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Got to agree with Juddadredd, perspex is the best way to go. I've got the adhesive plastic over my headlight, and the only real advantage is that when the glass get broken, the plastic film stops the glass falling out, and the water getting in, so you still have a usable, but broken headlight.
Bill
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16 Nov 2007
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I got mine from Poundland, you can get it in B&Q and the like. One brand is called Fablon. Last edited by Caminando; 17 Nov 2007 at 11:23.
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16 Nov 2007
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Image of mmm, bugs - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
I think this is the set up you're after- See, nice clean headlamp glass!
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17 Nov 2007
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Yummy
There's lots of protein in them thar bugs!
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17 Nov 2007
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Amhp
Have a look at Australian Motorcycle Headlight Protectors. Australian Motorcycle Headlight Protectors They will send international and would cost about a 1/3 of the cost of a new light.
Cheers
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10 Apr 2008
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headlamp guards
Powerbronze in the uk do a range of headlamp protectors
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11 Apr 2008
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Commercial headlight protectors - the stick on plastic film ones .. well the plastic is about 2 mm thick .. not the kind you buy in the supermarket. There are plastic films used on the leading edges of helicopter blades to prevent damage .. think that would be good for protection!
perspex ... comsing in various grades too - get the 'toughtened' varairety .. or Lexan ... more money but a stronger product. Velcro too comes in different flavours .. in particular the self sticking glues can be had in different bond strengths ..
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