Headlight covers...

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:20 pm

Has anyone bought headlight covers before?

Are they legal? they sell them at Aus streetfighters....

http://www.austreetfighter.com.au/scart/html/178.html

I saw some on a CBR the other day and they looked great..... But are they legal?

If anyone at KSRC has them specially in Kawasaki green, on a green bike can they post a pic?

Strika · Post by **Strika** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:36 pm

Clear ones are, but if yr talking tinted stuff, I am pretty sure they are not. But meh! Loads o people do it. Harleys Have obnoxious exhausts, sports bike guys cut off there fenders! You'll just be one of the crowd Stereo! :lol:

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 3:47 pm

Strika wrote:Clear ones are, but if yr talking tinted stuff, I am pretty sure they are not. But meh! Loads o people do it. Harleys Have obnoxious exhausts, sports bike guys cut off there fenders! You'll just be one of the crowd Stereo!

Harleys have obnoxious everything

Smitty · Post by **Smitty** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:11 pm

Clear protectors are fine and protect the light
go and price a new light for ya bike :shock:

the $40-$50 for a protector is worth it

tinted or painted protectors are not legal anywhere n Oz
...except the track
and if plod see you, in Vic at least you will cop a canary*
plus a fine ...and then the hassle of getting a roadworthy for the bike

* yellow unroadworthy vehicle sticker
and is removable only at Police stations on presentation
of RWC

note on that site the ad goes....
*Please be aware that a clear headlight cover is the only finish that is legal for road use.
All other finishes are illegal and are for show purposes or off road use only*

and the protectors on that site are....EXPENSIVE
$99 for the 12r..where as I paid $52 for the Ventura one

hth

cheers

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 7:42 pm

Ive had the Hard perspex/polycarbonate one on Tiggr it broke (which means it did it's job) also seen others break so I chased up a better alternative. Its Clear 1.3mm adhesive plastic film (designed for the 4x4 industry) I cut it to shape and sell it for around $35 for a zx9r Tripple light model.
I have some arriving this week. If your intersted Stereo drop me a pm.
Cheers Brett

Blue14 · Post by **Blue14** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:07 pm

Pontikat wrote:Ive had the Hard perspex/polycarbonate one on Tiggr it broke (which means it did it's job) also seen others break so I chased up a better alternative. Its Clear 1.3mm adhesive plastic film (designed for the 4x4 industry) I cut it to shape and sell it for around $35 for a zx9r Tripple light model.
I have some arriving this week. If your intersted Stereo drop me a pm.
Cheers Brett

Have fitted this product to the 12, very neat and tidy. Only tip i give is dont stretch it as you stick it down, otherwise it ends up overhanging the light..

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:48 pm

Stereo wrote:...Harleys have obnoxious everything

especially the pilot's !!!!

"Would Sir like some tassels with that instant lifestyle?".. :roll:

Best headlight protector on the market ??

*LightSkinz*

$30 for 2 flexible sheets of clear 1.6mm polycarbonate film. First accessory bought for my 12. There is enough material included to do 2 bikes with twin headlights (just). Great stuff, as Blue12 says, don't stretch it - take your time with the template, and just follow the instructions.

Highly Recommended - I think I'll give this one 4 stars Margaret !!

Steve_TLS · Post by **Steve_TLS** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:57 pm

I've had the same lightskinz cover on for over 7 years now. There is a slight bubbling directly infront of the globes, but nothing to worry about.

(Just take a bit more care making the template than what I did

)

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:37 pm

Fit it them Trim ... thats the go :wink:

For a perfect job Take the headlight out Fit the film then Trim it to the edge. You wont even be able to tell it has a skin over it. the stuff i get inst "lightskins" but a derivative of it designed for the offroad Racing Vehiocles in the US.
Cheers Brett

Just Remembered the "RAdector" pic of Kev's Missus 05 ZX6R has "LITectors" as well ....look closely boys n girls .... Thats not a remove light & trim job either just a fit & trim jobbie.

http://www.ksrc-au.com/phpBB2/viewtopic ... highlight=

Cheers Brett

Steve_TLS · Post by **Steve_TLS** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:45 pm

Pontikat wrote:Fit it them Trim ... thats the go For a perfect job Take the headlight out Fit the film then Trim it to the edge.

Great tip!

(And where were you 7 years ago?)

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 10:50 pm

Steve_TLS wrote:
Pontikat wrote:Fit it them Trim ... thats the go For a perfect job Take the headlight out Fit the film then Trim it to the edge.

Great tip!

(And where were you 7 years ago?)

Chasing MILF and ignoring the FZR600 of course :wink:

Took me 3 bikes & about $100 of film arrive at this method as well ........ doh.

Cheers Brett

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Wed Mar 22, 2006 11:33 pm

Don't know what you 're all fussed about. I do stupid Ks every week, more than half of it on freeways the rest in town - never had an issue with no protector. And that's not just with the 43,000+ Ks on my present bike, but the stupid distances I commuted in London. Might be worth it is you're doing a track day and and haven't got race glass tho.

Steve_TLS · Post by **Steve_TLS** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 12:07 am

I feel sorry for you Mike.

Don't check you headlight lens after work tomorrow night

Better go "touch wood"

Stereo · Post by **Stereo** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:46 am

I think you are all missing the point..... I wanted the screens for cosmetic reasons....

photomike666 · Post by **photomike666** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:59 am

Stereo wrote:I think you are all missing the point..... I wanted the screens to make the bike look bigger....