Cheaper Headlight Protector

[mobyfubar]

But, I know of at least one person who burned a spot in theirs after running the high beams for an extended time. Moby feel free to correct me if I got that wrong.

Didn't actually require high beam.

My guess is that I did not clean the lens adequately before installation, and some contaminant absorbed heat.

The spot didn't bother me nearly as much as the billions of people who had to point it out to me.

 

[mobyfubar]

Do you think the 3M stuff would prevent any damage if it were hit by a rock?

Of course, it always depends on the mass and velocity of the rock. But it seemed pretty tough to me, and certainly enough for the kind of gravel typically thrown up by something ahead of you on the highway. I wouldn't want to be hit at all by anything that would have broken the lens through the film.

 

[jajpko]

I used the 3M film on the headlights on my wing and it worked fine. I don't really know if any headlights are broke while
using the film, but it is used on auto lights and the claim is, it works.

I am putting it on the S10 when it gets here.

 

[2XADV]

I have used the thick 3M stuff on cars, 4wd vehicles and bikes. Cars and 4WD no problem but with the smaller area of a M/C headlight and Halogen bulbs the coating can burn if you sit idling a long time on a hot day, but if you are moving no problem. Also I found that HID conversion kits do not burn the film even where the Halogen lights can. A lot less heat/Infrared generated with the HIDs while getting more light for lower power.
That 3/32 film is TOUGH! If it breaks the light you probably have bigger problems!

 

[fredz43]

Of course, it always depends on the mass and velocity of the rock. But it seemed pretty tough to me, and certainly enough for the kind of gravel typically thrown up by something ahead of you on the highway. I wouldn't want to be hit at all by anything that would have broken the lens through the film.

I was just thinking about the time in my van when on an interstate highway and a truck ahead of me kicked up a rock that caused a big enough gash in my windshield that it had to be replaced. To me, if I had a headlight protector, it would have to be tough enough to withstand something like that. I know 3M wouldn't have helped in that situation. I have used it extensively for scuff protection on the tank and saddlebag areas, etc but that is different than trying to protect from a hit from an airborne stone. Couldn't hurt, I guess and might help in some situations.

I guess I have been lucky in about 45 years of riding, I have never had a headlight damaged. I guess I'll just keep on keepin' on and if a stone flies up and damages my headlight I'll do the same as when the stone damaged my van's windshield, let my comprehensive insurance take care of it.

Now that I opened my big mouth about that, I'll probably be the first Super Tenere owner in the USA to get a damaged headlight. :'(

 

[ptfjjj]

I guess I have been lucky in about 45 years of riding, I have never had a headlight damaged. I guess I'll just keep on keepin' on and if a stone flies up and damages my headlight I'll do the same as when the stone damaged my van's windshield, let my comprehensive insurance take care of it.

Same here. Been riding for about 36 years and have never been hit by road debri of any kind. I did get a hole through the grill of my suburban a few years back and never figured out what hit it, but I doubt that anything discussed here would've stopped whatever it was.

 

[2XADV]

The 3M stuff for paint is not as thick as the 3/32 headlight "film". That 3/32 headlight stuff is like a flexible bullet-proof vest. It is not as tough as Plexiglas, but pretty awsome. It also does not reflect back or trap junk like a "cover" does. I have both and use only the 3M stuff because I don't like the glare from the cover and the reduction in output of light with dirt behind the cover. A quick wipe with my glove and the headlight is visible again.

** Remember that I run HID conversions so that makes a difference regarding burning the film!

 

[colorider]

http://www.amotostuff.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VP266&Category_Code=super_tenere

$35 for this one.

Ventura makes good products. I'll probably go with one of these - IF I decide I need one on the SuperT. I've never broken a headlight lens in 40+ years of riding......

YMMV

;D

 

[jajpko]

Just got an email from TankSlapper, and they are going to make a paint and light protection kit. I have used the kits
and they do a good job protecting the paint. I get mine in the 3M film.
The kit will not be made until the bike gets here..

 

[ptfjjj]

Just got an email from TankSlapper, and they are going to make a paint and light protection kit. I have used the kits
and they do a good job protecting the paint. I get mine in the 3M film.
The kit will not be made until the bike gets here..

Cool. Thanks for checking on that. I have seen TankSlapper products in use and think they may be worth trying.

 

[fredz43]

The 3M stuff for paint is not as thick as the 3/32 headlight "film". That 3/32 headlight stuff is like a flexible bullet-proof vest. It is not as tough as Plexiglas, but pretty awsome. It also does not reflect back or trap junk like a "cover" does. I have both and use only the 3M stuff because I don't like the glare from the cover and the reduction in output of light with dirt behind the cover. A quick wipe with my glove and the headlight is visible again.

** Remember that I run HID conversions so that makes a difference regarding burning the film!

Ah, I see. Thanks for that explanation.

 

[doctorj]

Cee Bailey will likely have one out for the Super Tenere in time. Their stuff is usually quite good too.

JDP