I have a 2000 Raptor and I do quite a bit of night time trail riding in the U.P. of michigan, at least I would like too!!! My headlights keep blowing out do to moisture getting inside, do to rain, riding and even just cleaning the bike. My friends with raptors have the same problems, we contacted Yamaha about the problem and they said that this is the first that they've heard about it!! Anyone else with the same problem?????

 

clean them up, sell them on ebay, get trail tech 50w lamps!!

 

Mine did that too. I just looked at them closely and found they were leaking around the lens area. I used some clear silicone on around the whole edge of the lens and haven't had them leak since. It's a cheap fix, but if you want more light, do the above.

 

I have allways had problems with the wiring, sometimes one or the other is very dim till I jiggle the wire or start riding. same thing with a buddies. No blown bulbs yet though

 

warrior007,

Your problem is different. It is caused from corrosion in the socket which makes contact with the bulb itself. If you take apart your lights and get the bulb, you will see what I'm saying. In time, most Rap guys will experience this problem. Once replaced, apply some electricel type grease on the contacts, this will keep it from corroding again.

 

Me too, the bulb/connection was coroded from moisture getting in & it blew the bulb.
After I clean the bike, I use WD40 on the moving parts, cables etc, so I just spray a little in the bulb/connection area.

 

Thanks everyone for replying!!
But my problem is with Yamaha. I was wondering if anyone had discussed their problem with their dealers. My grief is with Yamaha, because we pay good money for their product, and I believe they should stand behind it and correct it. Beside riding in the Upper Penninsula, I do quite a bit of riding at the Badlands in Attica, In. (when there is nothing else to do). I always ask guys with Raptors this question, and amazingly about 3/4 of them have this problem, so I don't know how Yamaha doesn't know about it. P.S. I agree that their headlights are sub-standard and aren't nearly bright enough, but thats not the issue I have with them.
Thanks again! Kez

 

i purchased my 01 in sept.2000
i to do a lot of night riding i also run my lights during day rides for safety reasons
i guess im lucky but i have yet to have a bulb or fuse blow
the problem ive had is with the actual lense getting cloudy over time but as far as blowing out
this is the first time ive heard of this
good luck with yamaha(you're gonna need it)

 

I had an 01 raptor that had the moisture problem and my dealer installed a new headlight assembly for me and that was the end of the moisture,but ya gotta catch them while under warranty otherwise they wont do nothing