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Offline cb750k7

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Sealed Beam replacement.
« on: October 28, 2007, 09:20:44 PM »
Hello all,

I am looking for a new cb750k headlight.

I prefere one with an option to replace bulbs,  which one is better?

Can you recommend a source that ships overseas with reasonable price?

Thanks,

Jona
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2007, 09:41:58 PM »
G'Day Jona, if you've got the US style 3 piece headlight assembly, (chrome rings with inner and outer "cup" to hold the sealed beam unit in) you should be able to buy a H4 insert from most auto parts stores for around 30 bucks.

Don't go too big on the H4 globe if you have to run your headlight all the time, or it'll flatten your battery. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2007, 11:07:31 PM »
Cycle-re-cycle sells the 7" halogen H4 bulb version for $29.95

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2007, 01:09:39 AM »
Where are you?
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2007, 01:35:46 PM »
Quote from: Swede on October 28, 2007, 11:07:31 PM
Cycle-re-cycle sells the 7" halogen H4 bulb version for $29.95

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/Index_Main_Frame.htm

Unfortunately they don't ship to Israel. :-[

Quote from: bryanj on October 29, 2007, 01:09:39 AM
Where are you?

In Israel..... ::)
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2007, 09:53:45 PM »
Hello,

Solved the problem by installing a new headlight.

Found a compatible  headlight in a truck's shop....and it cost me about 20$ (including labor),  none of the cycle shop including the Honda importer had the headlight in stock.

The current headlight uses the normal bulb.  Can I replace it with a Halogen without overheating the harness?


Cheers,

Jona
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2007, 11:49:50 PM »
What is the wattage rating?
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #7 on: November 01, 2007, 09:02:41 PM »
Quote from: cb750k6 on October 30, 2007, 09:53:45 PM
Hello,

Solved the problem by installing a new headlight.

Found a compatible  headlight in a truck's shop....and it cost me about 20$ (including labor),  none of the cycle shop including the Honda importer had the headlight in stock.

The current headlight uses the normal bulb.  Can I replace it with a Halogen without overheating the harness?


Cheers,

Jona

Yeah mate, you should be fine, I wouldn't go much bigger than 75W on the high beam though. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2007, 09:39:07 PM »
Hi ALL

Thanks for your replys,

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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2007, 12:09:18 AM »
If this will help anyone:  I bought a halogen sealed beam at Sears Auto for $8.99 plus tax (H6024).  It is made by Wagner and rated at 35W/60W. 

Hard to get any cheaper than that for halogen!

Hope this helps someone,

John
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2007, 05:01:56 AM »
So Jona,

You've got the bike to Haifa, then?

I'm jealous.

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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2007, 07:21:54 AM »
Quote from: medic09 on November 02, 2007, 05:01:56 AM
So Jona,

You've got the bike to Haifa, then?

I'm jealous.

mordechai


Mordechai,

Come back and drool..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yes,  got the bike and in process of registering it here.
It now on temporary licence and on sunday am going to Holon for further registration process.

Bye

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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #12 on: November 02, 2007, 07:45:45 AM »
I bought the same H6024 from Wal-Mart for $8.99, but, in the 50W/60W configuration. Installed on my 1978 CB550K for over 2 yrs now, no problems noted so far.
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #13 on: November 02, 2007, 05:54:00 PM »
Quote from: cb750k6 on November 02, 2007, 07:21:54 AM
Quote from: medic09 on November 02, 2007, 05:01:56 AM
So Jona,

You've got the bike to Haifa, then?

I'm jealous.

mordechai


Mordechai,

Come back and drool..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yes,  got the bike and in process of registering it here.
It now on temporary licence and on sunday am going to Holon for further registration process.

Bye

Jona

So are there many SOHC/4's in Israel guys? What about other bikes? I don't know all that much about Israel, to be honest? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: Sealed Beam replacement.
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2007, 11:46:33 PM »


So are there many SOHC/4's in Israel guys? What about other bikes? I don't know all that much about Israel, to be honest? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Hi Terry,

Unfortunately there aren't many SOHC bikes left in Israel.
Taxes and customs are very high, annual insurance is expansive so it all sums up to the sad fact that owning a bike is not easy here.

There about 85000 two wheeled vehicles in Israel (unofficial ),  most of them are scooters of all kinds.

There is a category for vintage vehicles, (at least 30 years old) in which you can get a much lower insurance premium  but you are obliged to some restrictions like not driving through morning rush hours etc.

I have imported my bike as a "vintage" and according to the vintage regulations because it fit my needs as a weekend fun bike.

I do wish that the officials will wake up and understand the contribution of two wheels to lessen the mayhem on the roads.  (we do not have so much space as in Australia...)

Cheers,

Jona

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