Cleaning inside of R11S headlamp

DCmac · 12-27-2012, 04:21 PM

Is there a way to clean the inside of the headlamp on my R1100S? I just happened to look at it while (it was) lit, and it is really dirty in there.

Thanks

bill pierce · 12-27-2012, 04:42 PM

You might try taking it apart and running it through the dish washer, (when your wife isn't looking).

DCmac · 12-27-2012, 06:06 PM

Thanks, Bill. I'll look into that when I have the side panels off next weekend.

Dan

ragtoplvr · 12-27-2012, 06:23 PM

dish washer soap has clay in it for abrasion, I would expect it to take off the reflector.

I would get eyeglass cleaner solution and some long qtips

Rod

Ducatiparts.110mb · 12-28-2012, 11:21 AM

Never had to clean an R1100S headlamp, but on the Ducatis, I pour in half a cupful of methylated spirits (I think its rubbing alcohol in the US) and give it s slosh about.

Pour it out and leave the rest to evaporate. Works well.

Cheers,
Mark

12-27-2012, 04:21 PM	#1
DCmac ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 22	Cleaning inside of R11S headlamp Is there a way to clean the inside of the headlamp on my R1100S? I just happened to look at it while (it was) lit, and it is really dirty in there. Thanks

12-27-2012, 04:42 PM	#2
bill pierce I don't wana pickle Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Rockford, Wa Oddometer: 687	You might try taking it apart and running it through the dish washer, (when your wife isn't looking). __________________ ____________________________________________ bikes BMW R1100s,destroyed by deer strike. Yamaha FZR 1000 (sold) Honda Cr 500 sold

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12-27-2012, 06:06 PM	#3
DCmac ^OP Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego Oddometer: 22	Thanks, Bill. I'll look into that when I have the side panels off next weekend. Dan

12-27-2012, 06:23 PM	#4
ragtoplvr Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: S. W. Mssouri Oddometer: 4,543	dish washer soap has clay in it for abrasion, I would expect it to take off the reflector. I would get eyeglass cleaner solution and some long qtips Rod

12-28-2012, 11:21 AM	#5
Ducatiparts.110mb Adventurer Joined: May 2011 Oddometer: 37	Never had to clean an R1100S headlamp, but on the Ducatis, I pour in half a cupful of methylated spirits (I think its rubbing alcohol in the US) and give it s slosh about. Pour it out and leave the rest to evaporate. Works well. Cheers, Mark