Had a rock hit my Fat Bob headlight the other day and was wondering if this glass is actually DOT approved. From how it cracked, it looks suspect. I had to put some clear tape on it to get me home, but it should be apparent in the pixs how it cracked. In applying the tape, the glass was splintery, not like safety glass - cut my finger.

Any comments?

FYI - integrated dual headlight bucket assembly is $220 not including outer chrome housing, just headlight glass and plastic bucket.

 

Wow I cant answer the question, but from the looks I would say the headlight took a bullet for you. That rock was zinging.

Shawn

 

agree

 

As far as I know, unlike with windshields and side glass, there are no DOT specs regarding the composition of headlight lenses or their shatter resistance. The only restriction is that the glass has to be optically clear (not tinted). Manufacturers can use plain glass, lead crystal, acrylic plastics, or optical-grade borosilicate glass. Of these, plain glass offers the least clarity while borosilicate offers the most.

 

i got my headlight lenses broken last year on my fatbob,and
here in canada it is 315.00, a real steal......hope it will never
happens again........