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Do you have a 4th Gen with cracked headlight lenses?

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4th Gen - Anyone Else with Cracked Headlight Lenses ?

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See the photos of the cracked lenses. (top-half of the left lens has several layers of window tint over it)
Except for the edge cracks, there doesn't appear to be a pattern. They do appear to be stress cracks and not impact related.


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Stock original equipment lenses from my 2019.

These started to crack fairly early on and has gradually gotten worse. Mind you, I ride in nearly all temperatures ranging from 8°F to 98°F. (nothing hotter here 😋)
 
#2 ·
i have mine coated in lamin-x. i rarely street ride, but do track days so they lights are also taped up (fuse is removed). i have one lens that appears to have taken a rock impact and cracked. would be nice to be able to buy replacement lenses.
 
#3 ·
Hmm... well, the Lamin-X didn't prevent impact damage but somewhat similar to the PVB/EVA plastic layer inside auto windshields, might help limit a complete breakup.

Yeah, I'm not sure how the lenses are secured but probably used an adhesive seal. Available new for the low, low price of >$800, it's effectively not available.

Besides that, if this really is common then it's a manufacturing defect and may not be a point in buying replacements anyway.

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#4 · (Edited)
if this really is common then it's a manufacturing defect and may not be a point in buying replacements
Added poll.


EDIT:
Looks like there may be some lower quality (but might not have the defect) aftermarket options starting to pop-up.
But >$450 is still quite pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/DFMT-Motorcycle-2017-2021-Yamaha-YZF/dp/B0FFB8R2FT