Deformation of rear light unit

Did anyone have it?

First time I saw the rear unit was deformed after about 1,500 km (less than 1,000 miles). I took it to the dealer and it was replaced for a new one, under warranty. A couple of days ago, when I washed the bike, I saw that the new unit is also deformed. It seems like a heating problem (exhaust heat?).

Anyone had this?

Ari

Yeah, the rear tail light on my 1000 is a goofy ass color and now it makes vibrating noise when I twist the throttle (warped from exhaust heat). It is very annoying and is just a matter of time before I take it to a dealer to have it replaced. Not sure there is anything that can be done with the center up exhaust.

Quik

At least they are replacing it. As I know, the Israeli dealer contacted Japan with a questions, due to the fact that a large part of bikes sold here have the same problem.

do you have the stock or aftermarket exhaust?

The bike is all stock.

In the attached pics, you can see that the right side of the unit is clearly deformed.

Ari


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just wondering if replacing the stock exhaust lets the system breath a little and maybe doesn't hold heat as much. might be a good excuse for a new slip-on...

I spoke to the dealer and told him that I would rather get a new Akrapovic unit than another rear light unit . It is still in discussion.

Ari

man, so i guess it' not worth getting an intergrated taillight if it's gonna get burned like that

That's just crappy that the light melts. I've got an integrated taillight that seems to be doing ok. The 2Bros sticks out about 1 1/2" more than the stock. Hopefully that'll keep the heat off the taillight.

that is true, all aftermarket exhausts stick out further.

If you put a cover on the bike right after riding it the tailight will deform, at least that seems reasonable. If not I'd look at where you're parking it (IE against a wall area...etc Mine did the same thing. Honda replaced it under warranty and I havent had the problem again (havent covered it since either. Seeing how the tailight deforms to the right and the bike sits on it's stand leaning to the left?? I'd say for sure it's a "while parked" sort of thing

shoulda jas ran it out the side liek normal bikes!!!!!

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shoulda jas ran it out the side liek normal bikes!!!!!

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They could have... but that underseat exhaust is what first caught my eye on these new RR's. I think it's snazzy and a look at what's to come.

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If you put a cover on the bike right after riding it the tailight will deform, at least that seems reasonable... Honda replaced it under warranty and I havent had the problem again (havent covered it since either. Seeing how the tailight deforms to the right and the bike sits on it's stand leaning to the left?? I'd say for sure it's a "while parked" sort of thing

Thanks oldskool,

You might be right here. I do cover the bike immediately after riding. I agree that the way the light deformes indicates that it happens while it is on the sidestand. I will try to replace again and stop covering it until it cools down. I will report back.

Ari

Hi, I have had my 1000RR all last season and put 5500km on it, I always keep the bike in my garage but never cover it up. My tail light has turned a little hazy yellow but it never deformed

I have 1700 miles on mine and have to problem with my tail light