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Post by CD on May 9, 2007 20:24:29 GMT
We've seen trendy fashion covers for headlamps, but I just saw this. www.ventura-bike.com/english/products/light_guard/lightguards.htmI had some stick on/clip on guards on a car. One day a 2" pebble fell off the back of a skip wagon and hit a headlight. There was no way to stop the lorry so I stopped at the next exit. The pastic was broken in half but the lamp glass was untouched. Well worth the expense. But not seen any for Divvie 900s. Too old & uncool I guess :-( |
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Post by Pushbikedave on May 9, 2007 20:29:45 GMT
They look as if they were stuck on with buddies is that right?
PBD
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Post by CD on May 9, 2007 20:52:41 GMT
Yeah noticed that... Dunno have to ask them.
The car units had little translucent clips stuck on with glass bond adhesive.
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Post by suzukikidontheloose53 on May 9, 2007 21:03:56 GMT
They seem to use fear as a sales tactic:Ventura brings you a product that will not only help save you the expense of replacing broken headlights but will also ensure that the chances of being stranded on a lonely highway at night are minimal. Why take the chance? Shouldn't think there is much chance of your headlight getting broken on a lonely highway at night  "Why take the chance?" What chance,sounds about as likely as getting struck by lightning  |
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Post by ddfjr on May 9, 2007 21:06:11 GMT
We've seen trendy fashion covers for headlamps, but I just saw this. www.ventura-bike.com/english/products/light_guard/lightguards.htmI had some stick on/clip on guards on a car. One day a 2" pebble fell off the back of a skip wagon and hit a headlight. There was no way to stop the lorry so I stopped at the next exit. The plastic was broken in half but the lamp glass was untouched. Well worth the expense. But not seen any for Divvie 900s. Too old & uncool I guess :-( I have got a pair for the FJR ;D (NOT from them though) The little white bits you see are Velcro (Very Very Strong Adhesive). One half on the Light Guards & the other on your Headlight. deff hold them in place at 70mph + (Only on private roads though ) My brother has had them fitted to his bike for a few years now and they have never fallen off (at any speed) The idea of the Velcro is so you can wash the bike, etc etc with ease ;D I have got "Blue Tint" one's  Hate to think what the replacement cost of a headlight is for an FJR |
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Post by Pool Boy on May 9, 2007 21:58:47 GMT
I decided the headlight on the Beemer looked VERY expensive to replace, so got a clear plastic protector off e-bay - 15 pound or so IIRC.
Like some others here, it fixed with small velcro dots, has stayed put at high speed, and is removeable for cleaning.
Call it a gamble, or insurance, if you like but it seemed to make sense to me.
I can't recall ever seeing them offered for the divvy tho'
Roger
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Post by Fiasco on May 9, 2007 22:18:22 GMT
(In a similar vein to the reflective stickers)
Aren't the blue tint headlight covers illegal ?
Dave ;D
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Post by m40man on May 9, 2007 22:35:21 GMT
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Post by m40man on May 9, 2007 22:41:53 GMT
(In a similar vein to the reflective stickers) Aren't the blue tint headlight covers illegal ? Dave ;D |
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Post by CD on May 10, 2007 9:30:35 GMT
Any news on the carbon look bar ends fitted to Helga?
(ref M40man's link)
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Post by apricot on May 10, 2007 14:57:50 GMT
The carbon bar ends were fitted to 'Beryl'. Went to take them back and the shop was boarded up...... Thanks to this thread I know how to attach the protector, small bits of white velcro. Sorted ;D Chiro, the Divvy 900s and 600s are listed on Venturas application list : www.ventura-bike.com/english/fitments/display.asp?manufacturer_id=15 no price though..... BTW Martin, what happened to the silicone?  |
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Post by CD on May 10, 2007 15:05:27 GMT
Glad to see Divvies not forgotten. As you know them being older than a year or three they often get ignored for acessories. Try getting some crash mushrooms.
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Post by m40man on May 10, 2007 21:03:57 GMT
BTW Martin, what happened to the silicone? Implanted somewhere. |
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Post by ddfjr on May 10, 2007 21:49:54 GMT
(In a similar vein to the reflective stickers) Aren't the blue tint headlight covers illegal ? Dave ;D YES Dave they are ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Fiasco on May 10, 2007 23:06:28 GMT
;D
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