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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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I have an 06 Ultra Classic and noticed that the two front auxiliary light lenses are "clouded" on the inside surface. I inquired about this finding and was told by the HD service advisor that this was normal and occurred with all the bikes if you use the auxiliary lights a lot. Is this on the level? Or should I pursue replacement lense covers while the bike is still under warranty? Appreciate anyone's input on this! Thank you -

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:21 AM
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It happens to my '07 also.
I think it's caused by the heat created by the lamps.

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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mine did it also and I showed it to the service advisor and they were replaced under warranty at no cost to me.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Just about everyone I know with a newer bike has the same problem. I replaced the lens and reflected. Then installed H-3 bulbs.... This was the best mod I have done to my bike ...The visibility both day and night is great. The total cost to me for parts was about $100...Also yo have to do a little wire cutting and adapting the new reflectors to fit. The first lamp will take you a good hour to figure it all out, the second one of course will be much easier...definitely worth the effort. If you need help finding the parts let me know
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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My 06 FLHRCI is doing the same thing! Looks like crap. I'm getting a new tire Friday, I'll try to get them to warranty them. I'll let you know
 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Same here, started at 300 miles on my '08.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 06:29 AM
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Just a follow-up to all, the auxiliary lights "will" be replaced under warranty. Unfortunately, the HD dealership did not have the replacement items readily available, so I will have to return to have the service done. Question: This problem with the auxiliary lights clouding up is not an isolated case, it appears to occur on quite a few of the bikes that I have seen. From a safety standpoint, I utilize the auxiliary lights whenever I take the bike out. Is this something MOCO should address as a recall/update?

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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:24 AM
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I haven't yet gotten up the nerve to remove my ignition switch to rewire the passing lamps so I can have them on with the high beams, so I really don't use them that much because during the day I always run with my high beams on....makes you way more visible to on-coming traffic than even running low beam with passing lamps on....so the ones on my 08 UC are still clear.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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1000 miles on mine and still clear. I had them on all the time but maybe its a temp thing? I had the bike since Dec.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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I just ruined mine trying toclean them out, I think it is being caused by moisture seeping into the unsealed beam.I will silicone the replacement bulb to try to seal them.
 
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