Hi, Has anyone had condensation in the head lamp? I thought they were sealed units? Any idea how to resolve? Thanks
Is it the std or S model? The former isn't sealed and uses bulbs. The S, Pikes Peak etc. have sealed LED headlights.
Sadly it is an S 1260 model. 2019 owned by me from new, never been dropped. Not washed in the last few months, I put the bike outside the garage while I took the wheels off the Mrs bike, went to put it in early afternoon and there it was. I did run the engine as it was bloody cold not sure if that had anything to do with it but as a sealed unit it should not have.
For what it's worth, I've got a 2019 GT and if it's wet out on a ride and it's been out all day, I notice condensation in the lights. But it doesn't show instantly, and as far as I can see, no harm is caused and it's not there during dry weather. Although, nothing as much as in your pic, I might get a tiny bit at the bottom of the screen.
This is my third multi and the first time I have seen it happen. I could understand it if it was not a sealed unit. It is not like it was out in the rain. I can only think it was the steam coming off the radiator when I warmed up the engine. I normally run the bike after washing it to dry the rad out, steam normally condenses on the cockpit area and evaporates off before the bike is put away. But I have never seen it inside the lights. I don’t mind admitting it has really pissed me off! There must be a damaged joint somewhere. I will have a look when I am feeling more philosophical!
That has been my experience too. It has only happened after washing the bike, then running it, whilst I dry it with a blow dryer. The amount of steam that is coming off the engine, exhaust and especially the radiator, is likely the explanation, in my opinion.
I regularly get come visible condensation inside one of my OEM auxiliary lights, purchased used from this site around 4-5 years ago, but haven't noticed any in my headlights of either my 1260S or Pikes Peak. The the seal in that particular auxiliary light is obviously compromised in some way but it hasn't stopped it working so far, though this might well be the cause of it's eventual demise in the years to come.
The amount of condensation inside my light is such that when the lights are on it looks rather like shinning a totch through a steamed up bathroom window! It is strange it has appeared so quickly and to such an extent. I cannot swear it was not there when it was wheeled out of the garage but I think I would have noticed it had it happened in the integral dry and unheated garage I have. All I then did was wheel it out, into the cold outside and run the engine for five minutes and, hey presto!
You may find if you leave the engine running with the lights on for a while, or even go for a spin if the weather permits, that the heat from the lights dries it out.
Thanks for the input, I will give your suggestion a go but with frost/snow on the ground I will be a tart and not venture off the drive!
And today, as if by magic the lens is clear! I was so annoyed I simply put the bike away with condensation on the inside of the lens (as per my post). Checked today and it’s crystal clear. It does not make sense to me but at least it is clear - for the moment!
I get this on my 1098. I will probably remove the back of the units (used to access bulbs) and run a hairdryer in there to vaporise and blow out the moisture. Might work for you?
it was suggested the units on the 1260s are sealed - I have not checked but it is an option if they are not. What has surprised me is the sheer amount of moisture that was present after running the bike on the drive in the cold. If the units are sealed the moisture content of the air inside must be saturated! Look at the first pic.
Might be worth giving the light a bit gentle heat and a dehumidifier if you have one. My triump speed triple had the same issue and that’s how I used to clear the condensation
