2010 R1 headlight condensation?

**axdout** · 1st August 2011, 11:35

Does anyone have the 2010 r1 and get foggy headlights. Mine has 450kms on it and the lights fog up constantly, makes for shitty as visibility at night. Is there a fix for it? Thanks

**blackdog** · 1st August 2011, 12:52

Warranty claim?

**axdout** · 1st August 2011, 12:56

Originally Posted by blackdog

Warranty claim?

Iv'e already told the dealer, and I will insist that it's fixed when I drop it off for it's 1000k service. Just wondering if it's happening on anyone elses?

**Waikato Yamaha** · 1st August 2011, 13:34

Hi

We had a 2009 R1 and currently have a 2010 R1 Demo unit.
Neither of these has had the issue you mention. I wouldn't worry about it, it will be sorted under your warranty. If you want it done sooner take it in before your first service is due.

**robertydog** · 1st August 2011, 16:19

Had mine for 2 years. Never had that problem.

**CRF119** · 7th August 2011, 12:53

Ask for a new head light unit. They will never be able to get all the moisture back out.

The unit wont be air tight so when the bulbs heat the air inside it expands and escapes. When you stop and the light cools back down the air and any moisture out side is sucked into the unit and trapped.

**axdout** · 9th August 2011, 19:34

Some pics.

**axdout** · 9th August 2011, 19:46

Originally Posted by Waikato Yamaha

Hi

We had a 2009 R1 and currently have a 2010 R1 Demo unit.
Neither of these has had the issue you mention. I wouldn't worry about it, it will be sorted under your warranty. If you want it done sooner take it in before your first service is due.

For a warranty fix would your shop crack the assembly open and goop it back up to see if that fixes the problem or would you just replace the unit?

**DMNTD:Me** · 9th August 2011, 19:49

Originally Posted by robertydog

Had mine for 2 years. Never had that problem.

Have had 2 now...both have had the "problem".
In all honestly it doesn't worry me. My 1098S had it...Brutale 910R and both of my Superdukes too.

**Hitcher** · 9th August 2011, 19:51

My TNAB has the same issue. Something to be discussed with a friendly Suzuki dealer at the upcoming 12,000km service, I suspect.

**Rhys** · 9th August 2011, 20:20

Head lights normally have a "breather" make shore it is clear.

**axdout** · 9th August 2011, 20:29

Originally Posted by Rhys

Head lights normally have a "breather" make shore it is clear.

I Suspected that, but since it's done it from day 1, I thought it to be quite improbable that it would be blocked. Plus I don't want to pull it apart incase the "Non yamaha trained technician" card is played and the warranty fix void. That would piss me off

**DMNTD:Me** · 9th August 2011, 20:31

Originally Posted by axdout

I Suspected that, but since it's done it from day 1, I thought it to be quite improbable that it would be blocked. Plus I don't want to pull it apart incase the "Non yamaha trained technician" card is played and the warranty fix void. That would piss me off

Indeed...if in doubt, get the tech to suss it.