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J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« on: January 11, 2017, 02:22:47 PM »
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2017, 02:49:19 PM »
And only 800 bucks for a headlight, bargain! ;D
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2017, 03:30:17 PM »
Holy dog poop. $800 for a single headlight!!!!!   :o
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2017, 03:56:14 PM »
But what a headlight! ;D
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2017, 03:59:21 PM »
I imagine you'd have to relocate all of your headlight bucket wiring, but at that price that would be the least of your worries.
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2017, 05:52:29 PM »
 More than I've paid for most of my 750"s  :o
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2017, 05:56:28 PM »
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2017, 06:00:47 PM »
Quote from: 333 on January 11, 2017, 05:56:28 PM
I've just ordered one of these.  Infinitely cheaper.  I'll post when I get it installed.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LED-Motorcycle-Headlight-Bulbs-H4-HS1-plug-DC-AC12V-6W-800LM-6500K-High-Low-Beam-Cree/32520837778.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.102.kbj5cy&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10065_10068_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10078_10079_10073_10100_10096_10070_10052_423_10050_10051_424,searchweb201603_1&btsid=8f44117f-4767-4eab-917f-ba948605e99c

That's not even close to what the adaptive headlight does!

Those jw things in action have got to be one of the smartest, safest headlights money can buy.

If all else fails, put it in a torpedo bucket.  A deeper casing should allow for the lamp + wiring harness.
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2017, 06:02:36 PM »
I didn't see any wiring, it must be wireless....wifi headlight
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2017, 06:05:33 PM »
Quote from: goldarrow on January 11, 2017, 06:02:36 PM
I didn't see any wiring, it must be wireless....wifi headlight

Thats not the wiring being referred to.   :o
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2017, 01:41:06 AM »
I'm still trying to work out where I plug my iphone in so I can listen to mah songs while I'm riding? ;D
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J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2017, 05:32:03 AM »
$800 is crazy. Seeing while cornering is overrated, anyway.

Revival Cycles did a nice video on this head light. But they seem to be delusional when it comes to pricing, they're trying to sell an ugly moto guzzi for like $50-$60k. Think it's still for sale.

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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2017, 06:55:05 AM »
I think the 800 bucks comes from it being "aimed" at Harley owners not the cafe / vintage crowd.
As for size, is this that much bigger than a standard bulb?
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2017, 08:34:57 AM »
Think of all the steering dampers you could buy with $800   ;D
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2017, 08:48:13 AM »
I'm guessing the "product dimensions" listed are for the box it comes in, because I don't know what kind if vehicle uses a headlight "11.8 X 11.8 X 11.8 inches". So what size is it?
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2017, 08:52:26 AM »
Steering dampers don't dance when you turn the bike on!   ;D
Plus I know a guy, so I may be able to get a deal on it. I just wanted to know how big of a pain it would be to get it on my bike if I did get it.
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2017, 08:54:28 AM »
Quote from: 333 on January 12, 2017, 08:48:13 AM
I'm guessing the "product dimensions" listed are for the box it comes in, because I don't know what kind if vehicle uses a headlight "11.8 X 11.8 X 11.8 inches". So what size is it?
the attachment I posted shows the lights dimensions.
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2017, 09:59:26 AM »
Quote from: flybox1 on January 12, 2017, 08:34:57 AM
Think of all the steering dampers you could buy with $800   ;D



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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2017, 10:05:07 AM »
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 05:32:03 AM
Seeing while cornering is overrated, anyway.

If the amount of riders that botch a simple turn during the day is an indicator.

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they're trying to sell an ugly moto guzzi

I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that. 
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2017, 02:38:21 PM »
Quote from: evanphi on January 12, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: flybox1 on January 12, 2017, 08:34:57 AM
Think of all the steering dampers you could buy with $800   ;D



hahaha

If I look at her long enough, will she take her top off? ;D
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #20 on: January 12, 2017, 03:11:10 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 12, 2017, 02:38:21 PM
Quote from: evanphi on January 12, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: flybox1 on January 12, 2017, 08:34:57 AM
Think of all the steering dampers you could buy with $800   ;D



hahaha

If I look at her long enough, will she take her top off? ;D

I don't think so mate, unfortunately. And I've been looking for a bloody long time... ;D
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #21 on: January 12, 2017, 04:21:39 PM »
Quote from: BomberMann650 on January 12, 2017, 10:05:07 AM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 05:32:03 AM
they're trying to sell an ugly moto guzzi

I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

Pretend all you want. :)) This isn't attractive, and it's not worth $60k.

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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #22 on: January 12, 2017, 04:27:27 PM »
Quote from: evanphi on January 12, 2017, 09:59:26 AM
Quote from: flybox1 on January 12, 2017, 08:34:57 AM
Think of all the steering dampers you could buy with $800   ;D



hahaha

I wonder what oil would be best purchased with that saved money . . .  ::)
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #23 on: January 12, 2017, 04:35:53 PM »
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 04:21:39 PM
Quote from: BomberMann650 on January 12, 2017, 10:05:07 AM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 05:32:03 AM
they're trying to sell an ugly moto guzzi

I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

Pretend all you want. :)) This isn't attractive, and it's not worth $60k.



That's not an original goot-see
But that front brake is worth a few bills by itself.  At least, it was when left original.
I'd still ride the piss out of it.
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Re: J.W. Speaker adaptive head light on a CB750?
« Reply #24 on: January 12, 2017, 04:48:10 PM »
Quote from: BomberMann650 on January 12, 2017, 04:35:53 PM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 04:21:39 PM
Quote from: BomberMann650 on January 12, 2017, 10:05:07 AM
Quote from: DaveBarbier on January 12, 2017, 05:32:03 AM
they're trying to sell an ugly moto guzzi

I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that.

Pretend all you want. :)) This isn't attractive, and it's not worth $60k.



That's not an original goot-see
But that front brake is worth a few bills by itself.  At least, it was when left original.
I'd still ride the piss out of it.

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