Misted Headlight - Gen 1

[old son]

One of my headlights is badly misted. Does anybody know a fix please?

[Falcon 269]

Stay at home.  Park the bike.  Don't go out again until April.

Yeah, not helpful, mate, but what the hell are you guys doing riding in December? LOL!

Cheers!

Mike

[old son]

Hi Mike, no option I'm afraid, the car would be a nightmare. I might take it apart at Christmas and see if I can seal it or something unless somebody tells me different.

I hope you and the family are well and trust you will have an enjoyable Christmas...……………………. and the sun continues to shine!!

[Falcon 269]

Doing well, mate, thanks. I know that you're a year-round commuter on the bike and it makes sense, even if it must be cold and wet many days.  Yup, warm and sunny still here.

Rather than dismantle the entire unit, if it keeps misting up, perhaps bore a 1cm hole (or two) in the rear to allow moisture to evaporate.  Plug with a rubber grommet afterwards.

Merry Xmas to you and yours, too.

[Trebus]

Maybe chuck some silica gel bags in overnight (attached to some string) and see if it helps. I have some in the car as it doesn’t get used all that much and prone to condensation

[unfazed]

Check for a crack in the lens, only need to be a very small crack to let dampness in.Check also the rubber boots over the back of the bulbs are fitted securely