Headlight Reflection in Windshield?

[kudzu]

Recently, for the first time, against my preference and better judgement, I rode my bike for a couple of hours after dark. The light picked up from my own headlight and reflected in the small sport shield was annoying, distracting and undoubtedly further compromised my already not-so-great night vision. The reflection was far brighter than the soft glow from the instrument cluster and GPS. Does anyone else have a problem with their bike's headlight being reflected in their windshield?

Examining the relationship of the sport shield and headlight in daylight, it is not apparent why/how the effect is as pronounced as it is. Though I generally avoid riding at night, I think I will experiment with using a piece of tape on the upper rim of the headlight or lower edge of the shield to see if that could be used as temporary solution when necessary.

Any thoughts?

[gregor]

No help to you but I find the reflection in the screen of my R1150R reassuring. My bulb is still working!
Not a problem to me at night as it is pretty dim compared to the light on the road.
Experimenting with tape/black foam in the gap seems a good idea.

[celticus]

I don't drive much at night . I have noticed the reflection but not to an annoying degree.
Mark

[BobbyLeBout]

I have not noticed the windshield problem. My BMW tankbag is annoying because of reflected light in the daytime. I use it only when necessary.

[celticus]

How does your BMW tankbag reflect light? I have never noticed that and never go anywhere without mine.
Mark

[qfman]

Yes riding at night is something that many hardened motorcyclists struggle with. I find it particularly difficult to get home after work every day when I find that, once again, the sun has dipped below the horizon.

I find that the annoying reflections from the sportscreen can be cured witha liberal application of a product called "Harden The Truck Up".

Apologies for the sarcasm but this site is becoming more like a creche and/or retirement home every day.

Tom

[sandycruz]

I can see some reflection of the headlight in the sport screen, not to a degree where its distracting.

I try to focus my attention on where I want to go, and scan the area where danger may be lurking.

Good luck to all!

[BobbyLeBout]

tank bag
The sunlight hits the map pocket cover. I know what it is everytime it happens but I look anyway. It isn't a big deal.