2005 vulcan 1600 classic, cracked headlight (plastic)

dogbrain007 · 11-22-2020, 02:03 AM

hey all,

just noticed about a 1" crack at the edge of my headlight, no clue when/how it happened.
know of any quick fix vs replacement? some kind of clear vulcan glue, or clear headlight tape- anything to halt the spread of the crack?

thanks all, wish everyone a wonderful thanksgiving next week!

dogbrain007

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redjay · 11-22-2020, 05:31 AM

Try a windshield repair company ? They might have a product that will work and do it for you ?
I have used superglue on a plastic side panel that broke off one of the push pins and it worked fine.

Lumberjack · 11-22-2020, 09:08 AM

Drill a small pilot hole on each end of the crack as that will stop it from continuing to spread. Apply a bit of silicone, glue or tape to seal.

dogbrain007 · 11-24-2020, 08:28 AM

thanks for the suggestions redjay, and lumberjack.
lumberjack, if i drill the holes to help stop the crack from spreading, should i drill at the very end of the crack on both ends, or leave a bit of space, then drill?

thanks,

dogbrain007

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DragonLady58 · 11-24-2020, 05:17 PM

Drill your holes at the very end of the crack....as per LumberJack....

andyvh1959 · 12-19-2020, 07:10 PM

Is the headlight shell made from ABS? If so, from the inside, grind out the crack slightly with a Dremel or hand file (curved one), then use ABS cement for plumbing. Just don't open the crack fully to the outside so when the ABS cement melts into the ABS it won't bleed through and mess up the chrome plating.

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dogbrain007 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	2005 vulcan 1600 classic, cracked headlight (plastic) hey all, just noticed about a 1" crack at the edge of my headlight, no clue when/how it happened. know of any quick fix vs replacement? some kind of clear vulcan glue, or clear headlight tape- anything to halt the spread of the crack? thanks all, wish everyone a wonderful thanksgiving next week! dogbrain007 Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk Login or Register to Remove Ads
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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,351	Drill your holes at the very end of the crack....as per LumberJack.... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-19-2020, 07:10 PM	#6
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 755	Is the headlight shell made from ABS? If so, from the inside, grind out the crack slightly with a Dremel or hand file (curved one), then use ABS cement for plumbing. Just don't open the crack fully to the outside so when the ABS cement melts into the ABS it won't bleed through and mess up the chrome plating. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from.
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11-22-2020, 05:31 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Try a windshield repair company ? They might have a product that will work and do it for you ? I have used superglue on a plastic side panel that broke off one of the push pins and it worked fine.
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11-22-2020, 09:08 AM	#3
Lumberjack Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 542	Drill a small pilot hole on each end of the crack as that will stop it from continuing to spread. Apply a bit of silicone, glue or tape to seal.
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11-24-2020, 08:28 AM	#4
dogbrain007 Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 7	thanks for the suggestions redjay, and lumberjack. lumberjack, if i drill the holes to help stop the crack from spreading, should i drill at the very end of the crack on both ends, or leave a bit of space, then drill? thanks, dogbrain007 Sent from my LM-Q720 using Tapatalk
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