[JTACKM]

Got my Ninja 300 this last Wednesday and have been riding it since. Just this morning I rode into work (about 8 miles away), upon parking and getting off my bike, I noticed the headlamp on the left had condensation.

I store my bike in the garage when not riding and when I am riding during daytime, I make sure to have the high beams on at all times.

Is anyone else experiencing this issue? Is this a common thing with these bikes?

 

[Lienmarine]

I've been seeing it too. Never thought much of it, most of my cars get it too.

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[bryce]

Never noticed it.


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[llAshll]

Hmmmm, hopefully doesn't turn into moisture build up, id be going for warranty in that case

or fitting HIDs

 

[Haksan]

I've been having the same problem. Not sure what is causing it or how to fix it.

 

[cbzdel]

Its normal, warranty will not even cover stuff like this.. It goes away when it warms up..

The inside of the headlight is warm and the outside is cold.. That creates condensation, its normal.. Its only bad if you get water pooling in the headlight..

HIDs and LEDs make it worse because they do not get as hot as standard bulbs so you still will have a warm headlight housing but it will be less warm when it comes to evaporating the condensation..

 

[1sbyninjectabs]

Cold weather or rain (water when u wash it) can cause it, supposed to disappear after u turn on the light for a few moment, but if its not, claim it


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[JTACKM]

Think it's safe to say, I am throwing some dessicant packets and Koito butyl on the headlamp when I do my retrofit.

 

[llAshll]

Its normal, warranty will not even cover stuff like this.. It goes away when it warms up..

The inside of the headlight is warm and the outside is cold.. That creates condensation, its normal.. Its only bad if you get water pooling in the headlight..

HIDs and LEDs make it worse because they do not get as hot as standard bulbs so you still will have a warm headlight housing but it will be less warm when it comes to evaporating the condensation..

Disagree with it not being warranty, working in the car and truck industry I have done a few warranty claims with the same issue,

And I meant fit HIDs to pull apart clean up and reseal

 

[cbzdel]

Disagree with it not being warranty, working in the car and truck industry I have done a few warranty claims with the same issue,

And I meant fit HIDs to pull apart clean up and reseal

It depends on how bad it is, and what car brand.. I currently own a Ford and a Kia and BOTH manufactures have service bulletins on how to remove the moisture free of change but it will come back and they will not replace the housing unless the water is pooling..

A little fog in the corner does nothing other that looks bad.. It will be gone soon enough..

 

[rkkall89]

I too noticed it yesterday after my first ever ride from dealer (Woohoo got my ninja finally! :woohoo2_smilie

http://www.bikepics.com/pictures/2730392/
Is this anything to worry about?
I did not notice it today. I shall check on a rainy day. I have already informed the dealer by email. Let's see what he says.

RK

 

[kenneth davidson]

My rear turn signals fill up with condensation every time it rains and they have never blown or had any issues after 21000kms.Unless you start blowing bulbs every day then i don't think its anything to worry about.but i would recommend buying some bulbs just incase.rather have and not need than need and not have