Street triple headlight lenses melted!!
Posted: 27 Mar 2017, 20:07
Hi Fellow Slappers
Just thought I would share my experience with you guys
I went for a ride on my 2012 Street triple on Friday as we had some decent weather for a change
When I got back I noticed my melted headlight lenses !!! (see attached pic)
I dont have any headlight covers fitted or anything like that
I have done some research on this and it would appear this has happened to others
Possible causes are placing the bike undercover whilst the lenses are still warm which apparently cause a heatsoak and the blistering/melting
the lenses are polycarbonate but surely this shouldnt happen even if you do that
I have over the winter months started the bike and left it ticking over for 15 mins or so (without the cover on)
although I did put the cover over straight after as I wasnt aware this was a problem
so it may well have happened prior to my ride on Friday
So today I visited my local Triumph dealership to ask if this problem was a recall item as surely this isnt normal
The answer was NO
I explained the circumstances of how I assumed it had happened and asked if they would be willing to supply replacements at a reduced price
The answer was NO
They were unsympathic to say the least
So as of right now I am on the look out for some replacement lenses at a reasonable price
I have done the usual searches on Fleabay etc but would prefer to buy from a fellow Slapper if anyone has any for sale
It is my understanding that they are the same on the Speed triple
so if anyone has any for sale please either send me a text to 07575343773 or send me a message on here
Thanks in advance
Aidy
Im n
Just thought I would share my experience with you guys
I went for a ride on my 2012 Street triple on Friday as we had some decent weather for a change
When I got back I noticed my melted headlight lenses !!! (see attached pic)
I dont have any headlight covers fitted or anything like that
I have done some research on this and it would appear this has happened to others
Possible causes are placing the bike undercover whilst the lenses are still warm which apparently cause a heatsoak and the blistering/melting
the lenses are polycarbonate but surely this shouldnt happen even if you do that
I have over the winter months started the bike and left it ticking over for 15 mins or so (without the cover on)
although I did put the cover over straight after as I wasnt aware this was a problem
so it may well have happened prior to my ride on Friday
So today I visited my local Triumph dealership to ask if this problem was a recall item as surely this isnt normal
The answer was NO
I explained the circumstances of how I assumed it had happened and asked if they would be willing to supply replacements at a reduced price
The answer was NO
They were unsympathic to say the least
So as of right now I am on the look out for some replacement lenses at a reasonable price
I have done the usual searches on Fleabay etc but would prefer to buy from a fellow Slapper if anyone has any for sale
It is my understanding that they are the same on the Speed triple
so if anyone has any for sale please either send me a text to 07575343773 or send me a message on here
Thanks in advance
Aidy
Im n