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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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I have a cracked headlamp. It still works both on high and low beam. I am not sure if it is just the glass cover that is cracked or is this one complete unit and I have to replace the whole thing?? If so, is there a after product that will work or do I need to break open the wallet and take a bath at the HD dealer again-as always... Thanks

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Should be a complete headlamp assemb, There are several aftermarket companies that make replacements, Check J&P cycles to see several and there are many more on line.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Master Gunny
Greeting all....

I have a cracked headlamp. It still works both on high and low beam. I am not sure if it is just the glass cover that is cracked or is this one complete unit and I have to replace the whole thing?? If so, is there a after product that will work or do I need to break open the wallet and take a bath at the HD dealer again-as always... Thanks

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Gunny,

The lens is a housing assembly that the bulb fits into. There are some housings out there that are supposed to have better beam focus, but I haven't had enough coffee yet to recall their name.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Well Gunny sadly the expense part of the assembly needs to be replaced. I lost my high-beam once and thought it was a sealed beam and was looking at $95 +/- for the whole assy. Thankfully I found out the bulb was a replacement part.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jmeyer58
Should be a complete headlamp assemb, There are several aftermarket companies that make replacements, Check J&P cycles to see several and there are many more on line.
You can get one of these aftermarket assemblies for about 1/3 the cost of the HD unit. Won't look quite as cool, but works just as well.
 
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