RT headlight switch "CLUNK"

[Air Force PAO]

When I move my headlight switch from hight to low or vice versa, I hear a distinct CLUNK from the left front. I took it in for repair and was told, "It is normal. There is a shutter moving." Folks, I didn't have any CLUNK for the first 5,500 miles -- just the last 500.

Anybody hear a CLUNK on their Spyder when moving the headlight switch?

[M109Dreamer]

It is normal. It has to do with the type of headlights the RT has. They are a shutter type, I believe. It has been discussed on here before. Scotty can give the exact way/description on how these work. He's posted it up a few times before.

[Y Rider]

When I move my headlight switch from hight to low or vice versa, I hear a distinct CLUNK from the left front. I took it in for repair and was told, "It is normal. There is a shutter moving." Folks, I didn't have any CLUNK for the first 5,500 miles -- just the last 500.

Anybody hear a CLUNK on their Spyder when moving the headlight switch?

I have always heard the shutters open/close but it was not a very loud transition. I could only hear it when then engine isn't running. Can you tell if one side is louder than the other? You may have one that is hanging up a little.

[Lamonster]

When I move my headlight switch from hight to low or vice versa, I hear a distinct CLUNK from the left front. I took it in for repair and was told, "It is normal. There is a shutter moving." Folks, I didn't have any CLUNK for the first 5,500 miles -- just the last 500.

Anybody hear a CLUNK on their Spyder when moving the headlight switch?

You may not of noticed it but it was there. It is normal.

[ARtraveler]

I have the clunk also. Noticed it more this last year though.

[Air Force PAO]

Wow. Thank you for the help.

Though I haven't met him, I know if Lamonster says, "It's normal" then I can be at ease.

[NancysToy]

You may not of noticed it but it was there. It is normal.

My theory on why it becomes a bit louder as some Spyders age, or from Spyder to Spyder, is that the parts wear in slightly, either reducing the friction and making the shutter move a bit quicker and "snap" more sharply. Although I have noticed a change in sound over time with some Spyders, I have not heard of anyone ever having a problem as a result.

[Bob Denman]

Do you think that our hearing is growing more acute with age???

[NancysToy]

Do you think that our hearing is growing more acute with age???

Sure, just like our imaginations.

[TuckMiddle]

"The older I get, the better I was."
Probably one of the most imaginative statements you'll ever read or hear, if you can still hear and see.

Tuck

[boborgera]

Sure, just like our imaginations.

I remember when i was a kid in Brooklyn i could hit a Spaldeen 3 1/2 sewers.
And if anyone believes that, I still have that Bridge for sale.
I think when you get older, Imagination is one of the things that keep you going.

[spyderdmb1621]

All I knows there a lot of clunks on this thread

I remember when i was a kid in Brooklyn i could hit a Spaldeen 3 1/2 sewers.
And if anyone believes that, I still have that Bridge for sale.
I think when you get older, Imagination is one of the things that keep you going.

[STUNMUN]

This Spyder uses only 1 pair of bulbs, and merely flips a panel down (noise) to restrict the beam that reaches out further. We usually see a high and low beam due to having 2 bulbs for each headlight. Bulbs turning on and off will burn out faster.

[boborgera]

All I knows there a lot of clunks on this thread

Rude