misting/fogging inside the headlight glass

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  1. viffviff

    viffviff New Member

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    Noticed some misting and fogging on the inside of the headlight glass on my '99 VFR800 tonight as the bike was cooling down. Do I need to take the headlamp out to get rid of it? It looks quite a big job which I'd like to avoid if I can... Thanks
     
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    Just remove the dirt cover and the lamps
    Let air dry over night or use hair dryer if you wish....
     
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    Drying it out is certainly recommended. But the real question is why did it get "misty" in the first place?
     
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    They are vented to the atmosphere and are not sealed. Not sure that I'd be overly concerned.
     
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    Gotcha, Tink.

    Guess I'd never seen or heard of it before, so it made me wonder why it was happening.
     
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    the black plastic cover under the headlight unit was missing. I guess that didn't help either. I've bought a new one for it today.
     
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    Not sure on the VFR but most headlight units have a vent as previously stated. Look for a short piece of rubber hose that may be pinched or turned so the end is facing forward. Make sure it is open and faces to the rear.
     
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