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Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 7:51 pm
by HackmaN
Hello!
I recently bought a 2008 model and I noticed that there is an issue with my headlight.
When I was on the gas, the beam was moving up and down.
I disassembled it and I discovered that the 2 mounts inside it where broken.

Do you know how I can solve it?

I hope I don't have to buy a new one....

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Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:14 pm
by jibber
That piece which is broken looks like it is separate and attached to the headlamp unit, it may not be too dear to buy a replacement, have you checked?

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 9:42 pm
by HackmaN
You mean the internal transparent part with the mounts on it?
I think the official service points sell the whole headlight as it is.

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:16 am
by jibber
Yeah, that's the bit, I did notice on e Bay that the ones they had listed were of a different design, one piece and black, maybe it was a common problem later rectified.

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:20 am
by HackmaN
So you mean the first model had headlight with issues and they corrected it at the next models?

Any idea of how to repair it?

Will epoxic or hot glue endure off road riding?

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:05 am
by Mezo
Two part epoxy will fix that. :smiley:

Mezo.

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:14 pm
by jibber
I am just guessing. Plastics can be a bastard to repair.

Re: Headlight broken mounts XT660Z 2008

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 8:52 am
by HackmaN
I went it to the authorized service. They said they will make it with heavy duty foam inlays. I am waiting now.