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Headlight covers hit or miss ?

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I think if you were to use it then maybe just the one for the full beam like you say as it does look cool!!
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Rossgo in those photos both lights have lens covers fitted and the light which is illuminated is the dipped beam shining through a lens cover.
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Blade wrote:D6nutz from memory you have lens covers on the Millie.

What tint are they ? Any problems with visibility ?
Yes mate, I've got one dark cover (as in pitch black, no light passes through) and one clear cover on at the moment. I'm not keen on the twin headlight setup on the RSV after reading about the optical illusion round twin headlights. After dark however, it's definitely back to twin headlights. Bikes designed with two headlights are designed to work like that and a single headlight, in my experience is not enough.

I like the look of the covers pictured as they black blends in well with the bodywork.
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Cheers for the info Jon.

Have you had any problems as suggested about lights running too hot and then lens cracking ?
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Blade wrote:Rossgo in those photos both lights have lens covers fitted and the light which is illuminated is the dipped beam shining through a lens cover.
You know what Blade I didn't even realise that!! Lol! Must be a very light tint. Although would be easier to clean so no bugs splatter all across it!!
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There actual dark tint Rossgo. Must admit I was surprised myself.
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Both of them are dark...wow did not realise that!! Haha!! I'm actually very shocked to be honest
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Blade wrote:Cheers for the info Jon.

Have you had any problems as suggested about lights running too hot and then lens cracking ?
No, but one of the lenses was already cracked from a previous moment.

And anyway, I don't ride show enough for any heat to build up (bandit)
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Post by Itchy »

After seeing the light shine through, I'd definitely have them.

In fact, as soon as my son has stopped being a douche and gone to bed properly I'm going to look for some for the Z1000!
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