Headlight covers/lens protectors?

**rapid van cleef** · 16th September 2009, 22:53

Hi all. Can anyone tell me where i can purchase some lens protectors? Im in BOP so dont mind travelling to tauranga / rotorua to a store but would be happy to buy online. Ive never seen any on trade me or any other bike accessories website.

oh, and its for a zx10

cheers

**puddytat** · 16th September 2009, 23:01

Google Ventura.....also known as Dold Industries,Hamiltom I think....also do packracks.
only problem I had with them is that they're made from Perspex not Polycarbonate so they can crack if hit with a stone...still alot cheaper than new lights though.

**cs363** · 16th September 2009, 23:16

http://www.ventura-bike.com/

As per puddytat's post - readily available through your local dealer, though they'll probably have to order it in for you as not many shops seem to stock them.
Good thing is they are locally made (in Hamilton) and I think they may have changed the material they make them out of as the later ones I've had seem less brittle.

**rapid van cleef** · 17th September 2009, 19:51

cheers dudes

**madmal64** · 17th September 2009, 21:29

I can recommend these ventura covers. Saved me heaps of cash! On to my 2nd one on Falco. 1st one bit the dust in a small accident but did what is was designed to do.

**rapid van cleef** · 18th September 2009, 20:05

thanks guys

they only seem to sell clear covers with crappy white velcro on them. i really want black ones. any leads there

**cs363** · 18th September 2009, 20:17

Originally Posted by rapid van cleef

thanks guys

they only seem to sell clear covers with crappy white velcro on them. i really want black ones. any leads there

The only people that make tinted ones that I know of is Powerbronze in the UK (http://www.powerbronze.co.uk/shop/Pr...8&MC_ID=818270) still held on with 3M velcro as it's probably the only practical/cost effective way of doing it over a broad range of bikes.
Pretty sure they are technically illegal in NZ but you'll probably get away with it (just remove them at WOF time!)

**98tls** · 18th September 2009, 20:25

Originally Posted by cs363

The only people that make tinted ones that I know of is Powerbronze in the UK (http://www.powerbronze.co.uk/shop/Pr...8&MC_ID=818270) still held on with 3M velcro as it's probably the only practical/cost effective way of doing it over a broad range of bikes.
Pretty sure they are technically illegal in NZ but you'll probably get away with it (just remove them at WOF time!)

Wouldnt they affect the usefulness of your lights?

**cs363** · 18th September 2009, 20:48

Originally Posted by 98tls

Wouldnt they affect the usefulness of your lights?

Yes. Even a clear headlight protector has a small effect on light output, obviously this gets worse if it's dirty or scratched. Tinted headlight guards are for looks only and definitely daylight use (unless you have night vision goggles....)

**98tls** · 18th September 2009, 20:50

Originally Posted by cs363

Yes. Even a clear headlight protector has a small effect on light output, obviously this gets worse if it's dirty or scratched. Tinted headlight guards are for looks only and definitely daylight use (unless you have night vision goggles....)

Yea mate,twas just a piss-take.

**cs363** · 18th September 2009, 20:53

Originally Posted by 98tls

Yea mate,twas just a piss-take.

Shouldn't do piss-takes on Friday nights when I'm drinkin!!

**98tls** · 18th September 2009, 21:06

Originally Posted by cs363

Shouldn't do piss-takes on Friday nights when I'm drinkin!!

For night riding ive always found it far easier just to wear a tinted visor.

**cs363** · 18th September 2009, 21:35

Originally Posted by 98tls

For night riding ive always found it far easier just to wear a tinted visor.

Is this an old snap of you driving home from work?

**AllanB** · 18th September 2009, 21:38

Super Cheap sell a self adhesive clear film that you can cut to shape and apply to your headlight. They have a smaller pack for motorcycles as well.

Not a bad price if I remember.