A headlight protector wouldn't have done a thing in that scenario. Look how far back it bent the headlight!
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A headlight protector wouldn't have done a thing in that scenario. Look how far back it bent the headlight!
thumperbob2002
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I would agree actually. The plastic lens seems really strong up close. Not invincible though.
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Utter Bollocks , I know of one dealer who has replaced 2 LED light assemblies due to stone damage , I fitted one to mine after the unit was chipped by a stone, would rather pay £60 for a protector than £1000 for a headlight
LBL
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Lovely looking LED headlight spoiled by an ugly bit of mesh
See wozza I'm always right, why even question me !!!!!! Now back in your garage and get to work.
I'm a style guru, you a style poo poo
thumperbob2002
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When you say stone damage, had the stone gone through the lexan, or just chipped it?
You could call it that
My personal thought on headligh protection is for the cost of a night out I would rather have some protection than none and suffer a large bill
On mine the lens was chipped, on the two broken units at the dealers a stone had smashed the lens and also damaged the led unit.
No I did't buy a headlight protector from the dealer.
At work our vehicles had protected screens and yet I have over the years had two of those cracked by thrown up stones and also had a couple of plastic lensed headlights broken by stones plus a glass one on my r1150gs.
So in response to the posting that none have ever been broken I stick to my initial reply ......................
Lexan, Makralon etc are not bullet proof they can break and shatter especially by sharp pieces of aggregate shot at speed from the wheels of a other vehicle, I would rather not take the risk
No I did't buy a headlight protector from the dealer.
At work our vehicles had protected screens and yet I have over the years had two of those cracked by thrown up stones and also had a couple of plastic lensed headlights broken by stones plus a glass one on my r1150gs.
So in response to the posting that none have ever been broken I stick to my initial reply ......................
Lexan, Makralon etc are not bullet proof they can break and shatter especially by sharp pieces of aggregate shot at speed from the wheels of a other vehicle, I would rather not take the risk
LBL
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The bike looks stunning
I've just purchased a Triple Black myself, but I went back to the GS after having the GSA in 2015. it will suit my needs better.
What make is the headlight protector?
It's wunderlich, I got it from nippy's
The bike looks stunning
I've just purchased a Triple Black myself, but I went back to the GS after having the GSA in 2015. it will suit my needs better.
What make is the headlight protector?
No it doesn't. This looks stunning.
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octatonic
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^^^ That is pretty awesome.
Is the black Akra a obtained through BMW or another gear pimp?
Is the black Akra a obtained through BMW or another gear pimp?
A few of my steed
And this one
And this one
No it doesn't. This looks stunning.
stunning Rich. You always do a great job personalising your bikes.
No it doesn't. This looks stunning.
Rich, did you have any fuelling issues fitting the full Akra system?
I have the black slip on ready to fit, but as yet haven't ordered the headers.
My dealer ordered it through the U.K. distributor for Akrapovic.
Not that I noticed, but I then took it to Hilltop. If you get the headers, let me know, and I could introduce you to the Wizard of Earl Shelton.
My dealer ordered it through the U.K. distributor for Akrapovic.
Not that I noticed, but I then took it to Hilltop. If you get the headers, let me know, and I could introduce you to the Wizard of Earl Shelton.
Thanks Rich
Which dealer did you order from?
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