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Post by RedAndBlack on May 29, 2018 8:08:15 GMT -7
Wonder if there will be a TSB for these? Mine is likely out of warranty but I see a small crack. Dont be afraid to call Yamaha and talk to them about it .They might cover all of it, or at least the part cost. I got moved by another manufacturer a few weeks off warranty for a known manufacturer defect. |
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Post by gert on Jul 5, 2018 10:39:47 GMT -7
I have a 2016 MT10 first headlamps were replaced on warranty claim by dealership on 20 000km. 4500 km later and the second pair is already cracked on bove lences from the bottom part of the lenses
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Post by javahaxxor on Sept 16, 2018 12:58:49 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 18:34:41 GMT -7
Those don't look like our headlights, no? They look like the FZ-1's. The FZ-10 came out in 2017 even in Europe, no? I'm picking up mine on Tuesday, but for what I remember, the 2 headlamps are round, if I'm not mistaken. At any rate, that looks like road debris damage, which is quite common where I live. The only option is to cover them with clearbra... but don't know if it'd stand the heat with at least the low beam on all the time. I'd just avoid riding behind semis and such too close.
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Post by clayton on Sept 16, 2018 19:05:12 GMT -7
Those don't look like our headlights, no? They look like the FZ-1's. The FZ-10 came out in 2017 even in Europe, no? I'm picking up mine on Tuesday, but for what I remember, the 2 headlamps are round, if I'm not mistaken. At any rate, that looks like road debris damage, which is quite common where I live. The only option is to cover them with clearbra... but don't know if it'd stand the heat with at least the low beam on all the time. I'd just avoid riding behind semis and such too close. Those are Fz10/mt10 headlights. The mt10 came out in 2016 model. It was brought to USA in 2017 as Fz10 same bike with different Ecu tuning |
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Post by evitzee on Sept 16, 2018 19:14:10 GMT -7
That's really a bad case of cracked internal glass. Time to talk to your dealer, remind him that this is a known Yamaha problem with this bike, otherwise they might try to blow you off by claiming road debris.
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Post by peripateticmike on Sept 16, 2018 19:23:11 GMT -7
Well what the shit? This is the first I've heard about this issue. 11,800 miles. Just went out and looked, no cracks.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2018 19:32:17 GMT -7
Okay, so close up didn't look like FZ-10 headlights. At any rate, that cracking is road damage, not a defect IMO. You can tell those headlights have a lot of road debris damage by the pitting, etc., like it's typical of the desert southwest. Nothing you can do about that other than applying clearbra, but again, since motorcycle headlights are on all the time, that might damage the headlight due to additional heat. The best solution is to avoid interstates, and/or riding behind vehicles for any length of time. Just approach vehicles to pass, especially semis. If you catch up to one passing another, just stand back, even if another vehicle or two pull in front of you from the right. Or pull to the right if not too much traffic, so others willing to tailgate the truck want to pass. That's what I do to minimize that kind of damage, but still get a lot of chips on my vehicles when traveling in this freaking area over time.
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Post by sam07 on Mar 21, 2019 4:08:52 GMT -7
Washed my bike and noticed the high beam cracked. I had my first set replaced under warranty 2 months after I bought it. The YES warranty covered the repairs. Check those headlights!   |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2019 15:01:48 GMT -7
No impact? Looks like a rock hit the lens on the lower photo, but maybe it's just the picture. Another non-covered issue would be spraying cold water (car wash) right after a ride, when the headlight is hot, causing a thermal crack. At any rate, it'd be quite rare for the lens to crack for no justifiable reason IMO, but maybe there's one  . By the way, there's a PPF (paint protection film) kit for the FZ/MT-10, but I'm wary of using those on headlights, due to heat entrapment. Maybe it's not an issue with LEDs anymore, but I don't know for sure. Glad it was covered under warranty, but wonder what was the reason for the damage, since our headlights don't even have a frame, so what could possibly cause them to crack that is construed as a defect? Inquiring minds want to know. He he. |
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Post by shayke73 on Apr 12, 2019 6:15:47 GMT -7
Had the same issue. Cracked headlights. Mine where replaced by the dealer for free under warranty.
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Post by aledfranz on Aug 30, 2019 14:10:22 GMT -7
Currently on my second set of headlights, and while washing it today I discovered the low beam lens has cracked yet again. I have only ridden it about 5 times this year and though I did take a long ride today, it had been sitting for over 2 hours in the garage out of the sun. Maybe third time is the charm? Going to the dealership on the 10th to submit another warranty claim. Thankfully I bought the Y.E.S. Extended warranty...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 22:09:23 GMT -7
And no sign of any impact? It'd be truly weird. And is it the low beam (always on), or the high beam? And if high beam, do you have it on all the time or not? Oh, and how about washing the bike when the lenses are hot? That'd be preventable. At any rate, I'm debating if I should buy the Y.E.S. for $465. Defects like this (if it is that) is what makes you think of getting the Y.E.S. I have until Sep 18 to decide . Finally, saw a 'clearbra' (Lamin-X, I believe) that you can apply to the lenses, but I'm thinking the extra heat might crack them easier, like it happens with many cars. So will probably pass, although there's a lot of road debris where I live. But doubt Y.E.S. would cover any sign of impact damage, so curious what both of the guys above answer about that. Thanks. |
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Post by gunnar on Aug 31, 2019 6:53:06 GMT -7
...but I don't know for sure. This seems to be your only correct response so far. Almost everything else is just filler. |
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Post by aavmann on Oct 12, 2019 7:14:40 GMT -7
Hello all 2018 has only 4K on the clock, never ridden in rain or dirt roads etc etc. Developing a crack on left lens as well. I just sent pics to the dealer I purchased from up here in Canada. We will see what they come back with. It was this forum that first highlighted the concern so sharing info is definitely beneficial to us all. On a side note....I went down one tooth on the rear sprocket to calm this beast down a bit. Only been out once since but I am liking the results so far albeit subtle. Front seems to come up more gradually which allows me to seemingly carry it more. Power is all there, just a little less explosive which is exactly what I was aiming for. I’ll update more as I ride more. cheers     |
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Post by jharmon718 on Oct 14, 2019 6:23:43 GMT -7
Whatever you guys do make sure that you don't use any alcohol based cleaners on these lights!!!! They will crack instantly. Luckily I still had mine replaced under warranty but I will be sure to watch what I clean these with.   |
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Post by madmagpul on Oct 15, 2019 13:11:04 GMT -7
Just noticed mine have a crack in left light and this is with a clear bra film over the top of them for the past year. Extremely annoyed at Yamaha for what seems to be a poor design whether its caused by impacts or other design defects both of which should not cause any harm to the lights. Now debating whether I replace them of just stick with it and hope it doesn't get worse.  |
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Post by jharmon718 on Oct 15, 2019 13:15:36 GMT -7
Just noticed mine have a crack in left light and this is with a clear bra film over the top of them for the past year. Extremely annoyed at Yamaha for what seems to be a poor design whether its caused by impacts or other design defects both of which should not cause any harm to the lights. Now debating whether I replace them of just stick with it and hope it doesn't get worse. If you're still under warranty get them replaced |
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Post by madmagpul on Oct 15, 2019 13:23:01 GMT -7
Just noticed mine have a crack in left light and this is with a clear bra film over the top of them for the past year. Extremely annoyed at Yamaha for what seems to be a poor design whether its caused by impacts or other design defects both of which should not cause any harm to the lights. Now debating whether I replace them of just stick with it and hope it doesn't get worse. If you're still under warranty get them replaced Well sadly that expired in January of 2018 so its not a luxury I have. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 17:36:02 GMT -7
That last photo doesn't seem to show any kind of impact (first I see like that), meaning they can crack from both impact and some kind of stress then. I considered the 'LaminX' protective film too, but decided against it, because of excess heat inside the housing, which can cause cracks (happens in cars too). Wonder if Madmagpul rides with high beams on all the time. If there's no impact, and lamp is not on all the time, then it'd have to be mechanical stress, meaning housing has a slightly different surface than the lens, causing a crack over time. It'd be nice to report mileage in cases of no apparent impact, to better determine what could be the culprit. Another no-no IMO is to wash the bike with cold water after being hot. At any rate, my bike's lamps are doing great so far, and I rode it several days in a row in 90+ deg weather, and caught rain too, so they apparently don't crack from rain. My bike has almost 3K miles now, and it's just over a year old (no more warranty). I don't ride on interstates almost at all, so not too worried about impact, but could happen. Hey gang, how expensive are these lamps? Can you buy just the lamp itself, and replace it? Looks like it just one screw, but could be wrong. Hopefully it's not the entire freaking assembly  . |
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. By the way, there's a PPF (paint protection film) kit for the FZ/MT-10, but I'm wary of using those on headlights, due to heat entrapment. Maybe it's not an issue with LEDs anymore, but I don't know for sure. Glad it was covered under warranty, but wonder what was the reason for the damage, since our headlights don't even have a frame, so what could possibly cause them to crack that is construed as a defect? Inquiring minds want to know. He he.
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