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H-D 5-3/4" LED headlamp issue!

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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Exclamation H-D 5-3/4" LED headlamp issue!

Anyone else notice their 5-3/4" H-D LED headlamp fogging up internally (see pic)?

This happens after 15 or 20 minutes of running, growing to nearly 3X the size seen in the pic. Doesn't clear up regardless of how long it's been on. Shrinks down to the size shown 1-2 minutes after it's off, then completely disappears after about 20 minutes.

I'll be returning it under warranty.

 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Damn, pretty expensive light isnt it?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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my stock headlight has been doing this ever since i put it in a new bucket....it clears up as i ride so i havent changed it yet...kinda sucks that it is happening on that expensive headlight tho...id defiantly return it
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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I think the Rev A that just came out is supposed to address the condensation issue on the LED headlamp. Might want to call the dealer where you got it.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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I just purchase one for my bike. I hope I do not have the same problem. I paid 320 dollars for it. It coming in this week. I purchase the lamb because no one can see the stock lamb at night. Is the lamb seal, take it back if so.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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This happened to me. Dealer said bring it in, then bring it back 48 hours later. If still fogged, then they will replace it. Kind of shitty on a $399 headlight.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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P.s. I asked them what happens if I wreck at night because I can't see **** through the condensation. The manager came on and said that the condensation happens on all lights, not just the LEDs. I told him I call b.s. On his story. The conversation went down from there.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 02fx4dude
I think the Rev A that just came out is supposed to address the condensation issue on the LED headlamp. Might want to call the dealer where you got it.
thats what I have been told ..I aint buying one till they got it right
 
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Old Jun 6, 2011 | 11:30 PM
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mine did it for the first time last week. its disapointing caus its a great headlight, but if it does it again ill be goin to the dealer. its a $400 headlight this **** shouldent happen
 
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Old Jun 7, 2011 | 05:40 AM
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Wow big bucks, I can see the originals showing up on Ebay soon.
Nice light, I'll wait it out too.
 
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