Euro headlight to UK

07-05-2016, 12:30 PM

Hi folks,

Just had my 600 MOT'd but it turns out it has a euro headlight fitted so flicks up to the wrong side but i was wondering if anyone knows if there is such a thing like you get for cars to change the headlight pattern? You know like a sticker thing :-)

Cheers,

Roo

Darren69 · 07-05-2016, 12:51 PM

Yes there is I have one saved in my ebay list because my Jota failed MOT one time because of this (had been fine the years before). Like you say a sticker/lens.

07-05-2016, 12:58 PM

Could you possibly link me to it Darren? If there is multiple ones of course don't want to be stealing your deflector :-P

Darren69 · 07-05-2016, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackthorn

Could you possibly link me to it Darren? If there is multiple ones of course don't want to be stealing your deflector :-P

I think this is it:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003769916...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

07-05-2016, 01:19 PM

Ideal! Thanks man just ordered them :-)

Darren69 · 07-05-2016, 01:35 PM

I've not tried one, so please let me know how you get on. But I have the same Euro spec Bosch lamp on my Jota as is on the monster and it went through 3 mots until I took it somewhere else and then they told me that. If its an easy fix then all good.

It was a brand new lens as well that I bought from a Laverda Owners club member! I think half the problem is that they are such a poor old design its difficult to tell most times.

11-05-2016, 02:30 PM

Now I'm in a predicament as where it exactly goes... The fitting instructions don't have ducatis listed so I'm clueless as to where to put it

Funkatronic · 11-05-2016, 05:17 PM

you could replace the lens with a UK spec one here

you could stick your old one on euro ebay and get most of the money back

spuggy · 11-05-2016, 05:45 PM

You could also just blank off the section of the lens with black insulating tape and a scalpel. Which gives pretty similar results to the kit Halfrauds will sell you for about a tenner to do the same thing.

It does reduce light output, but not a massive amount- just removes the stuff that blinds oncoming traffic...

There's usually a clear wedge-shaped section for the dip pattern; on a RHT lens, it'll be on the right to throw light up for the curb on that side. Just tape over that and trim to shape.

Useful when taking vehicle abroad; fit correct lens for the destination, mask off, go there, peel off and enjoy correct pattern abroad etc.

Dirty · 11-05-2016, 08:36 PM

Ask the MOT man?

Dukedesmo · 11-05-2016, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuggy

You could also just blank off the section of the lens with black insulating tape and a scalpel. Which gives pretty similar results to the kit Halfrauds will sell you for about a tenner to do the same thing.

It does reduce light output, but not a massive amount- just removes the stuff that blinds oncoming traffic...

Use Aluminium tape and it will reflect a little of the light back into the headlight - might help, also doesn't look so obvious from the front...

13-05-2016, 06:29 AM

why not just change the headlight to a uk spec

13-05-2016, 07:48 AM

You can see the shape and position of the black aluminium tape on mine https://www.dropbox.com/s/u53jikga51bucwf/Monster.jpg - I actually like the look of it with the black tape on it. Looks a bit different.

slob · 13-05-2016, 08:42 AM

that's a really sneaky bin shot

13-05-2016, 09:11 AM

my eyes must be failing me because I cant see a bin...unless you're referring to my old M600 :P

07-05-2016, 12:30 PM	#1
blackthorn Guest Posts: n/a	Euro headlight to UK Hi folks, Just had my 600 MOT'd but it turns out it has a euro headlight fitted so flicks up to the wrong side but i was wondering if anyone knows if there is such a thing like you get for cars to change the headlight pattern? You know like a sticker thing :-) Cheers, Roo

07-05-2016, 12:51 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,025	Yes there is I have one saved in my ebay list because my Jota failed MOT one time because of this (had been fine the years before). Like you say a sticker/lens. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-05-2016, 01:35 PM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,025	I've not tried one, so please let me know how you get on. But I have the same Euro spec Bosch lamp on my Jota as is on the monster and it went through 3 mots until I took it somewhere else and then they told me that. If its an easy fix then all good. It was a brand new lens as well that I bought from a Laverda Owners club member! I think half the problem is that they are such a poor old design its difficult to tell most times. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

11-05-2016, 08:36 PM	#10
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Ask the MOT man? __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

07-05-2016, 12:58 PM	#3
blackthorn Guest Posts: n/a	Could you possibly link me to it Darren? If there is multiple ones of course don't want to be stealing your deflector :-P

07-05-2016, 01:19 PM	#5
blackthorn Guest Posts: n/a	Ideal! Thanks man just ordered them :-)

11-05-2016, 02:30 PM	#7
blackthorn Guest Posts: n/a	Now I'm in a predicament as where it exactly goes... The fitting instructions don't have ducatis listed so I'm clueless as to where to put it

11-05-2016, 05:17 PM	#8
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	you could replace the lens with a UK spec one here you could stick your old one on euro ebay and get most of the money back

11-05-2016, 05:45 PM	#9
spuggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Farnborough Bike: M900sie Posts: 171	You could also just blank off the section of the lens with black insulating tape and a scalpel. Which gives pretty similar results to the kit Halfrauds will sell you for about a tenner to do the same thing. It does reduce light output, but not a massive amount- just removes the stuff that blinds oncoming traffic... There's usually a clear wedge-shaped section for the dip pattern; on a RHT lens, it'll be on the right to throw light up for the curb on that side. Just tape over that and trim to shape. Useful when taking vehicle abroad; fit correct lens for the destination, mask off, go there, peel off and enjoy correct pattern abroad etc.

13-05-2016, 06:29 AM	#12
popelli Guest Posts: n/a	why not just change the headlight to a uk spec

13-05-2016, 07:48 AM	#13
don_matese Guest Posts: n/a	You can see the shape and position of the black aluminium tape on mine https://www.dropbox.com/s/u53jikga51bucwf/Monster.jpg - I actually like the look of it with the black tape on it. Looks a bit different.

13-05-2016, 08:42 AM	#14
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,713	that's a really sneaky bin shot

13-05-2016, 09:11 AM	#15
don_matese Guest Posts: n/a	my eyes must be failing me because I cant see a bin...unless you're referring to my old M600 :P