nutterduck
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Post by nutterduck on May 11, 2024 23:11:10 GMT -7
So this happened yesterday ![](https://i.ibb.co/NV6BbYV/IMG20240511130855.jpg) I've found some lenses on ebay and been searching the forum, to see if anyone have replaced the glass part only. But to no avail. Anyone know if they are fully glued or if they are somewhat easy to take apart?.
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Post by parthz8 on May 12, 2024 1:38:27 GMT -7
LED Headlights for MT-10 comes as an assembly. Unfortunately individual glass/lens are not sold by OEM. They are not removable with tools. If you happen to get glass cover somehow, you have to take full assembly apart and remove the glass lens cover part for replacement. I saw some Aliexpress sellers selling complete assembly, Approx.. $400 vs OEM Headlight Assy $800! Also headlight Lens cover is sold separately (Left-Right) on Aliexpress/Ebay for approx.. $100 OEM ![](https://i.ibb.co/58DYLDJ/MT-10-headlight-assembly.jpg)
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Post by mindcrime79 on May 13, 2024 11:07:18 GMT -7
I put a vinyl adhesive overlay on mine and the crack hasn't worsened in the four years of ownership since then. Those assemblies are not cost effective and I would be wary of aftermarket Chinese knock offs.
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Post by nutterduck on May 21, 2024 15:19:23 GMT -7
I've contacted my "local" Yamaha shop to see if they'll take it as an rma seeing that there are no signs of impact - it's worth a shot. If not, I'll try ordering an Moto vision knockoff. Then I may try baking the old lenses just to see if it is possible to disassemble them to replace the poly-glass. Thanks for the reply's peeps ![:D](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by kyle on May 21, 2024 17:31:15 GMT -7
I'm really bummed out, I didn't know about headlight protectors at the time I bought the bike. At around 9k miles now, I have a really small crack on the headlight. It's a very small fracture, but I'm hoping that it doesn't expand at all.
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Post by nutterduck on May 22, 2024 11:41:30 GMT -7
I'm really bummed out, I didn't know about headlight protectors at the time I bought the bike. At around 9k miles now, I have a really small crack on the headlight. It's a very small fracture, but I'm hoping that it doesn't expand at all. May be worth doing as mindcrime79 has done and put some vinyl over it just to keep it in check.
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Post by willl84 on May 23, 2024 3:55:03 GMT -7
I'm really bummed out, I didn't know about headlight protectors at the time I bought the bike. At around 9k miles now, I have a really small crack on the headlight. It's a very small fracture, but I'm hoping that it doesn't expand at all. May be worth doing as mindcrime79 has done and put some vinyl over it just to keep it in check. Still useless. All of the protectors. The lenses crack from the INSIDE not the outside. It's a well-known issue with these stupid lights.
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Post by kyle on May 23, 2024 6:48:48 GMT -7
May be worth doing as mindcrime79 has done and put some vinyl over it just to keep it in check. Still useless. All of the protectors. The lenses crack from the INSIDE not the outside. It's a well-known issue with these stupid lights. Interesting. In my case, I'm pretty sure the crack came from the outside because I could feel a slight bump near the crack when I ran my fingernail over it. I hope that they fixed the cracking from the inside on the gen 2s.
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 3, 2024 3:11:14 GMT -7
The cracks certainly mainly come from the inside. I have had headlight protectors on my bike since I bought it a few weeks ago. Went to clean the dead flies off the front after my evening ride and look what I found. Not one crack but a few. DAM!!! It's still under a Yamaha warranty, but somehow I bet the headlight will not be covered. ![](https://i.ibb.co/bm8dZ61/YAMAHA-HEADLIGHT-LENS.jpg)
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 3, 2024 4:23:37 GMT -7
I should have said a Yamaha aftermarket warranty as the bike is just over 3 years old and no they do not cover any lights. Have to get onto Yamaha direct and hope for the best.
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Post by willl84 on Jun 3, 2024 5:25:49 GMT -7
The cracks certainly mainly come from the inside. I have had headlight protectors on my bike since I bought it a few weeks ago. Went to clean the dead flies off the front after my evening ride and look what I found. Not one crack but a few. DAM!!! It's still under a Yamaha warranty, but somehow I bet the headlight will not be covered. ![](https://i.ibb.co/bm8dZ61/YAMAHA-HEADLIGHT-LENS.jpg) Wow that's bad! I don't think I've seen one that bad yet. My 2019 has a couple small cracks in each lens but nothing crazy.
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Post by treedogg on Jun 3, 2024 6:47:45 GMT -7
That's nuts. Hopefully they can do something for you for free. Demand it. It's ridiculous it can even happen. I had mine replaced with way less cracking after around 2k miles if I remember correctly, I've put on 6k since and they're still going strong, no cracks. Knock on wood.
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Post by willl84 on Jun 4, 2024 6:14:26 GMT -7
I think someone needs to starts a class action against Yamaha for the failing headlights. It's not something that should be happening and the only remedy is a hugely expensive replacement unit from Yamaha. A replacement unit that will probably crack again down the road.
Especially seeing how it's a huge safety issue. Sure the light still works but the cracks can cause glare and poor (worse than it already is) beam pattern. I've seen reports of the same cracking problems on the R1 forums at some point as well.
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 5, 2024 6:35:32 GMT -7
So, got onto Yamaha direct about the cracked main beam headlight. They say get it booked into a Yamaha dealer for an inspection. Then get the dealer to put in a warranty claim for the faulty part. Maybe just maybe, they might even pay out for a new headlight. Otherwise I pay for the inspection and new headlight myself. Just can't leave it how it looks right now. It's booked for inspection next week.
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Post by willl84 on Jun 6, 2024 9:30:19 GMT -7
Interesting to hear that they said to file a warranty claim for a bike well out of warranty.
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Post by mindcrime79 on Jun 6, 2024 9:47:00 GMT -7
Probably just busy work to get you out of there. It will yield negative results.
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 7, 2024 8:00:25 GMT -7
I would have thought a claim should really be approved, as these headlights are not fit for purpose. However, I don't expect Yamaha to be decent and replace the lights for free, but maybe, just maybe, Yamaha might put something towards the cost. Otherwise, I will just have to bite the bullet and pay for genuine headlights myself. At least I should get a guarantee for 12 months on the new parts. It's a shame that Chinese parts are usually so cr@p, as their MT headlights are less than half the price.
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 9, 2024 14:19:41 GMT -7
Question- Just in case I have to buy the whole headlight assembly myself, has anyone ever bought aftermarket headlights for their bike such as from AliExpress, or ebay? If so, were they any good?
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Post by mindcrime79 on Jun 9, 2024 15:20:40 GMT -7
Personally I would never put that much work into your bike with that much stock in Chinese electronics. If you plan on fixing it and selling it maybe but you're just effin the next owner in that case.
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Post by roaddetective on Jun 9, 2024 23:32:10 GMT -7
I intend keeping the bike for a number of years, so I guess genuine ones are the way to go. I did read however, that the lights for the Yamaha R6 are the same and cheaper than the MT10. You just have to take them off the R6 bracket and put them onto the MT10 bracket.
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