Topic: Need to replace headlight in 76 550F...

[Lumbee]

...where do I get the headlight from?   Is this something I can get at autozone, or are these headlight specific to the bike, and I need to get it online somewhere?

[Daves_76_SS]

Any auto parts store.  It's a standard 7 inch.

[Lumbee]

...so all the holes for the headlight bucket will line up correctly?  And I guess as long as its 12 volt, I'm good?

[Daves_76_SS]

...so all the holes for the headlight bucket will line up correctly?  And I guess as long as its 12 volt, I'm good?

Yes.  Everything will line right up.  I just bought one for my bike a couple of days ago.

[TwoTired]

I read somewhere long ago, that motorcycle specific headlights have a different beam pattern (internal reflector shape).  The rationale was that auto headlights are always mounted and oriented in horizontal relationship with the pavement.  However, the motorcycle beam pattern accounts for the beam tilting as the MC leans over in turns and thus illuminates more of where you are headed.

Something to consider...

[Lumbee]

...thanx guys...good info...