Ducati 748E headlight 2002

Dougie748 · #1 18-Mar-2009, 19:11

My headlight has a large crack on one lense. Can the glass be replaced or do I need to purchase a complete unit. If so any idea where to find one cheap as I beleive they are over £300 new.

antonye · #2 18-Mar-2009, 19:47

I've replaced the glass in mine - took two units with either side smashed and made one good one!

You just need to keep cutting away at the sealing compound that holds the glass in place until you cut the glass free then clean it up. Clean up the headlight that you want to keep (removing the broken glass is a lot easier!) and then "glue" the good glass in place using some window sealant. I used some black window sealant from B&Q that cost about £5 for a tube.

Leave it to dry for a couple of days and check it's set before fitting. You might get the glass inside misting but this is just the chemicals being released from the sealant as it dries. Spray a rag with some window cleaner and give it a good wipe out to get rid of it.

Where to get one? Try breakers and ebay!

Dougie748 · #3 19-Mar-2009, 16:10

Thanks antoyne for this. all i need to do now is search for either a replacement unit or a new glass.
Cheers

Chrisiball · #4 19-Mar-2009, 16:39

I have a headlight unit with a big chip in one of the lenses, cant remember which one without looking i can check on saturday when i get home from work if your interested.
Chris

antonye · #5 19-Mar-2009, 17:07

There are a few threads about this on here (and cleaning misty glass!) if you search, but the above pretty much covers it. When you leave the glass/sealant to cure, I propped the headlight up and put some books on top to apply pressure to keep it all in place. Just be careful not to apply too much pressure!

Dougie748 · #6 19-Mar-2009, 18:59

Thanks Chris, when sitting on the bike i need the right glass to repair my headlight.

Chrisiball · #7 19-Mar-2009, 21:51

Ok will check it saturday morning and get back to you!
Chris

Chrisiball · #8 21-Mar-2009, 17:43

Dougie ive found the headlight and amazingly its my left lens that is knackered so if your still interested send me a pm

Chris

748adam · #9 21-Mar-2009, 20:14

with luck like yours dougie, do you wanna pick my lottery numbers for next week ;-)

Dougie748 · #10 21-Mar-2009, 20:37

hi chris i have sent you a pm.

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