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first attempt at headlight shield for Stelvio

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Working at getting my bike ready for a trip to Predeau Bay Alaska next summer. In talking with Bob Bernstein he suggested some means to protect the headlight. Thanks for the trip report by the way Bob. This is my first attempt at it using 1/8" plexiglas. It attaches to the bike via the 4-5mm screws that hold the bottom small black panel in place right below the headlight. Have used a rubber bumper to hold it off of the fairing face. Have not ridden the bike with this on so no idea if I've created problems for myself. Unit can be put on or off in about 5 mins. Am interested in hearing and seeing what others have done .
 

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Man, you really work fast! As you know the problem is there are so few Stelvio's around, that the manufacturers who make this stuff can't get their hands on Stelvio to measure. Maybe someone on this list knows a way of mounding (curving) plastic ?
 
I got some heavy gauge clear vinyl and stuck to them. I ended up peeling it off because it was had wrinkles in it. I made the mistake of trimming it too small before applying it, so I had nothing to grab hold of and 'stretch' over the compound curves. I'm going to get another sheet and try again.
Not as good as a solid sheet of plastic, but if may help.
 
I actually though the plastic Stelvio lights were pretty tough as standard, so much so I've not considered protectors. :|

2 out of 3 of my BMWs got cracked glass headlamps, the only one that didn't was my GSA which had a mesh protector, but none of my other (20+) bikes ever had a cracked lamp.

If I get one it'll be mesh, I don't like the idea of plastic as I've seen a couple get dirty on the inside. :S
 
Don't plan on using this all the time so will take it off when not required. Only on the trip up North starting around Fort Nelson B.C., suspect that's where the road construction will start in earnest. It's easy to clean both the outside and inside of the plexiglas guard as mounted. Must admit it's very ugly and not sure if it will fluter around while on the go. Am trying to stop the Stelvio cover from getting all beat up. Am sure it will effect the headlight output but it's light out till 11:00 PM up North in mid June so the only purpose of the headlight is to be a little more obvious to car and truck drivers. If anyone has pictures of what they have done I would really like to see them on a Stelvio or on any other kind of bike. I do appreciate all your input and ideas. Please keep them coming as this is the fun part during our Canadian winters, getting the bike ready.
 
It's not exactly "Ugly"...It's 100% Function over form, I've seen many similar things on GS's and would prefer something a bit more aesthetic for a Stelvio.

I honestly think the plastic lens's will deal with the average bean sized stone that gets flicked up in normal traffic but if I was doing the trip you're planning then I would use the protector you've made, I reckon you'll be getting some big stuff coming at you up there. :shock:

Does anybody know how many Stelvio's have been produced? It might be an idea to get in touch with some of the mainstream accessory producers and give them a heads up that we're here....And we want to spend! :idea:
 
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