How to keep the stock lights like new

[broncbob]

The 96 I just picked up has like new head lights. They are rather bright for shee lights and buy far the brightest in the group I ride with, and I have the oldest rig.

 

The thing I notice, it the reflectors seam to not age well, and the lenses seam to haze over. What can I do to keep my lights in the like brand new shape they are in, short of taking them off?

[bansheesandrider]

Keep them covered when you are not using them, this keeps them from getting blasted with dirt, sand or rocks. When you clean them, don't wipe them off dry, and don't use a cleaner that will soften the plastic lens. On that note my 89 has actual glass lenses and my buddy's 02 has plastic lenses. I don't know when yamaha made this change. His plastic lenses have melted from being left on with the covers on. I have done that with my glass lenses with no problems.

[jlevasseur]

Polishing the lenses will make them and clean and clear as new. Covering them using something like Cascade-Innovations light covers will help them from getting dirty or scratched. Or you could always replace them with trail tech lights for a better look and brighter lights. Can also buy brand new OEM banshee lights on ebay for cheap all day long. Good Luck.