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Pinhy · 08-24-2005, 12:06 PM

i was kinda hoping you were right jpw, but reading through this whole thread again, i see where nickmimi had said it was the original amber bulbs that melted his plastic originally. so the CA replacements are made cheaper than the OEM stuff....that sux.

i forgot the paperwork today, but will call them tonight or tomorrow and see what happens.

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Zuki Dude · 08-24-2005, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpwM50

Yes, but if you use the silver bulbs with the OEM housing, I bet the housing will still melt because the bulbs get too HOT.

Don't know about that, but I can tell you that the CA plastic housing feels lighter and cheaper in quality compared to the OEM. None of this really concerns me anymore anyhow ...

. But I hope you guys get it resolved.

KNIGHTENFORCER · 08-25-2005, 06:47 AM

d*mn....I just ordered a set from cruiser customizing, i'm hoping they give me the updated ones?

Pinhy · 08-25-2005, 10:19 AM

yeah...good luck! im going to try to find time to call them today...

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sundude · 08-25-2005, 03:50 PM

Just got the replacement lenses today from Clear Alternatives. They also sent 2 more silver coated 1157 bulbs along with the amber ones. Unfortunately, the weather sucks right now with TS Katrina blowing in. Hopefully get to put them on this weekend.

tlwisner · 08-25-2005, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_resistible

I also hear of people changing the halogen bulb in there headlights. The stock bulb is a 5560. 55W low beam 60W high beam and they replace them with a 80100 80W low beam 100W high beam. In bikes with glass mirrors and glass optics you can change this and get really good results. But the C50's I know have a plastic relfector headlight and a plastic lens cover. So be carefull when ordering replacment head lamps also.

I have not tried in a C50, but in some bikes going to a much higher wattage headlight can damage the wiring that is barely sufficient for the stock wattage.

Pinhy · 08-26-2005, 04:30 PM

talked to Matt at CA today...he is going to look into what the problem is and get back to me in a couple days. i sent him a link to this thread, so he can read everyones problems and thoughts SO BE NICE!!! haha

hopefully we can get to teh bottom of this, cause i really like the look of the clear over the stock amber.

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nickmimi · 08-27-2005, 12:41 AM

On my way home from work, I noticed the my left front running light was out. When I got home, I tried to remove the clear lens(the new batch) and it was melted. As I tried to slowly remove it the bulb shattered. The filaments are all white and ashen looking. Almost like it burned out. I checked the other front lens and it too was melted again. So I guess, I will be calling CA on Monday.
It's too bad, I really liked the look of the clear lenses. I really noticed a difference when I put the stock orange lenses back on.

Pinhy · 08-27-2005, 12:45 AM

same here....call and talk to Matt, he has all the details like i mentioned above.

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nickmimi · 09-14-2005, 10:42 PM

Called Matt last week and explained the situation with the lenses and bulbs. He said they were looking into it and working on a fix. He told me to call in a week. Spoke with him yesterday. His response was they put the lenses on a friend's bike and they didn't melt. So now he wants to send me another set of bulbs and lenses. That's a heck of a fix. He wanted me to try the lenses with the orange bulbs. I explained that's how the first set of lenses melted. So he is going to send another set to see if they melt. Hope they do better than the first two sets.

Pinhy, what feedback did you get from Matt?

Pinhy · 09-14-2005, 11:44 PM

i emailed Matt a couple days ago asking if he came up with any conclusions, no response. guess i'll have to call. mine finally blew out, so i had to go back to amber covers. melted ones and 1 broken coated bulb sitting on my table waiting to be returned again!

i think i'll wait for your results before askign for yet another set.

keep us posted

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ILm50 · 09-27-2005, 09:55 PM

Did you guys ever get any resolution to this issue? I really like the look, but am a bit leary of the product if its going to melt...(nice to have a heads up!) Has anyone else found a similar-looking alternantive?

no pun intended

Mavman · 09-27-2005, 10:23 PM

I had noticed this thread also and went with these for the front:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/de...oduct_ID=16188

I have the CA's and bulbs on the back and their still fine.

Fit/look real good and not to expensive if ya decide to swap out the dumbo's down the road.

Pinhy · 09-27-2005, 10:42 PM

i havent pursued it any more. no response from Matt at CA yet. I'll have to call to get an answer i guess, email hasnt worked. i was waiting for Nickmimi to update how his THIRD set work. Let us know OK??

maybe i'll call CA and see what they say.

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nickmimi · 09-28-2005, 06:52 PM

I will check them tonight when I get home. Right now I am using the amber bulbs. Will update later.

QuacktheDuck · 09-28-2005, 08:10 PM

Hmm it's been 4 months now and I ride at least 4 times a week. Still no melting issues with the lenses *knocks on wood*.

sundude · 09-28-2005, 09:16 PM

The replacements I was sent seem to be fine. I'm usually riding for an hour or two on Sundays and haven't had any problems. I've got the silver coated bulbs in.

ILm50 · 09-28-2005, 09:31 PM

thanks for the replys. does anyone know about these led bulbs that use the stock bulb base? do they run cooler and less prone to melting? cc reviews were mixed....

led bulbs.

nickmimi · 10-02-2005, 01:12 AM

So far the new lenses(3rd set) have not melted. I am using the orange bulbs. I am going to change to the chrome lenses this weekend. I may not get to ride for the next week, the forecast is for rain, rain, and rain.

blackie1491 · 10-02-2005, 01:51 AM

I bought some LED 1157 base bulbs, but found they were not as bright as stock and did not light up the lense as LED throw light direct.
I am looking at a LED board that uses a 1157 base along with connections for turn signals, on E-bay.

08-24-2005, 12:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i was kinda hoping you were right jpw, but reading through this whole thread again, i see where nickmimi had said it was the original amber bulbs that melted his plastic originally. so the CA replacements are made cheaper than the OEM stuff....that sux. i forgot the paperwork today, but will call them tonight or tomorrow and see what happens. . Last edited by Pinhy; 08-24-2005 at 12:08 PM.

08-25-2005, 06:47 AM	#43 (permalink)
KNIGHTENFORCER Ditch Magnet Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Black Location: NY Posts: 182	d*mn....I just ordered a set from cruiser customizing, i'm hoping they give me the updated ones? __________________ " No matter what bike you ride, Just Ride Safe! and have Fun!" my ride http://community.webshots.com/album/152105785POImxY S&S intake install pics -->:http://community.webshots.com/album/462006004oivzAw

09-27-2005, 09:55 PM	#52 (permalink)
ILm50 In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 138	Did you guys ever get any resolution to this issue? I really like the look, but am a bit leary of the product if its going to melt...(nice to have a heads up!) Has anyone else found a similar-looking alternantive? no pun intended __________________

09-28-2005, 09:31 PM	#58 (permalink)
ILm50 In Training Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 Blue Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 138	thanks for the replys. does anyone know about these led bulbs that use the stock bulb base? do they run cooler and less prone to melting? cc reviews were mixed.... led bulbs. __________________

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08-25-2005, 10:19 AM	#44 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	yeah...good luck! im going to try to find time to call them today... .

08-25-2005, 03:50 PM	#45 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	Just got the replacement lenses today from Clear Alternatives. They also sent 2 more silver coated 1157 bulbs along with the amber ones. Unfortunately, the weather sucks right now with TS Katrina blowing in. Hopefully get to put them on this weekend.

08-26-2005, 04:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	talked to Matt at CA today...he is going to look into what the problem is and get back to me in a couple days. i sent him a link to this thread, so he can read everyones problems and thoughts SO BE NICE!!! haha hopefully we can get to teh bottom of this, cause i really like the look of the clear over the stock amber. .

08-27-2005, 12:41 AM	#48 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	On my way home from work, I noticed the my left front running light was out. When I got home, I tried to remove the clear lens(the new batch) and it was melted. As I tried to slowly remove it the bulb shattered. The filaments are all white and ashen looking. Almost like it burned out. I checked the other front lens and it too was melted again. So I guess, I will be calling CA on Monday. It's too bad, I really liked the look of the clear lenses. I really noticed a difference when I put the stock orange lenses back on.

08-27-2005, 12:45 AM	#49 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	same here....call and talk to Matt, he has all the details like i mentioned above. .

09-14-2005, 10:42 PM	#50 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	Called Matt last week and explained the situation with the lenses and bulbs. He said they were looking into it and working on a fix. He told me to call in a week. Spoke with him yesterday. His response was they put the lenses on a friend's bike and they didn't melt. So now he wants to send me another set of bulbs and lenses. That's a heck of a fix. He wanted me to try the lenses with the orange bulbs. I explained that's how the first set of lenses melted. So he is going to send another set to see if they melt. Hope they do better than the first two sets. Pinhy, what feedback did you get from Matt?

09-14-2005, 11:44 PM	#51 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i emailed Matt a couple days ago asking if he came up with any conclusions, no response. guess i'll have to call. mine finally blew out, so i had to go back to amber covers. melted ones and 1 broken coated bulb sitting on my table waiting to be returned again! i think i'll wait for your results before askign for yet another set. keep us posted .

09-27-2005, 10:42 PM	#54 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	i havent pursued it any more. no response from Matt at CA yet. I'll have to call to get an answer i guess, email hasnt worked. i was waiting for Nickmimi to update how his THIRD set work. Let us know OK?? maybe i'll call CA and see what they say. .

09-28-2005, 06:52 PM	#55 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	I will check them tonight when I get home. Right now I am using the amber bulbs. Will update later.

09-28-2005, 08:10 PM	#56 (permalink)
QuacktheDuck Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2004 FZ6 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 858	Hmm it's been 4 months now and I ride at least 4 times a week. Still no melting issues with the lenses knocks on wood.

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09-28-2005, 09:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
sundude Puddle Runner Joined: May 2005 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: South Florida Posts: 378	The replacements I was sent seem to be fine. I'm usually riding for an hour or two on Sundays and haven't had any problems. I've got the silver coated bulbs in.

10-02-2005, 01:12 AM	#59 (permalink)
nickmimi In Training Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2005 M50 black Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 120	So far the new lenses(3rd set) have not melted. I am using the orange bulbs. I am going to change to the chrome lenses this weekend. I may not get to ride for the next week, the forecast is for rain, rain, and rain.

10-02-2005, 01:51 AM	#60 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,335	I bought some LED 1157 base bulbs, but found they were not as bright as stock and did not light up the lense as LED throw light direct. I am looking at a LED board that uses a 1157 base along with connections for turn signals, on E-bay.