Author Topic: Need suggestion for a new headlight (Read 2829 times)

justinmcgiver · « **on:** March 01, 2008, 11:25:27 AM »

I'd like to replace my stock headlight with something that actually allows me to see at night. What have you guys had luck with? I've been looking at the halogen on Carpy's page...alternate(cheaper) source?

MikeD718 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:30:39 AM »

ive got a tribar on my 750. I got a brand new pair from ebay for $45 shipped. carpy's ripping you off for $65 for one.

justinmcgiver · « **Reply #2 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:33:06 AM »

Thought that might be the case...you happy with the performance of the tribar?

Gordon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:35:51 AM »

Do a search of the forums for "H4". Lots of previous threads with good information on these.

MikeD718 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:57:12 AM »

Quote from: justinmcgiver on March 01, 2008, 11:33:06 AM

Thought that might be the case...you happy with the performance of the tribar?

I like it alot. It puts out more light than the standard. Plus it looks really cool.

justinmcgiver · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2008, 01:11:08 PM »

Hmmm jjust found this...looks like it might work...

http://www.slickcar.com/productdetails.asp?ProductID=1033

MikeD718 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2008, 01:13:44 PM »

That will work for you.

super pasty white guy · « **Reply #7 on:** March 01, 2008, 01:25:05 PM »

though you can get what appears to be the same product for ~$15 less off ebay. Plus he includes a bulb with it.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7-H4-MOTORCYCLE-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY-HONDA-YAMAHA-KAWASAKI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35575QQihZ014QQitemZ330215061501QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[url]

spwg

dustyc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2008, 01:43:09 PM »

Does the glass pattern throw more light one way or the other? Just wondering why it's not symmetrical and also wonder if the other light has an opposite pattern.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2008, 02:13:25 PM »

I used a 7" Buell headlight purchased on feebay and relayed the power supply to the bulb.
Huge difference.

Do a search on relays for the headlight for instructions on this very important step.

If you can't find it PM me and I'll send you it.

FJ

super pasty white guy · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2008, 02:17:17 PM »

Mine throws more light off the right side of the road. I always assumed that was designed in and why you needed to purchase a motorcycle specfic light. But then again... maybe not.

spwg

Head · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2008, 02:25:39 PM »

When buying an h4 lens get one that is for a motorcycle not automotive because of the light pattern.Or wire it up like funjimmy stated,with a stock head light it makes a nice difference,$12.00-$20.00 might make you happy.
H4,s become brighter also. head

Egil · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2008, 03:41:39 PM »

Quote from: Head on March 01, 2008, 02:25:39 PM

When buying an h4 lens get one that is for a motorcycle not automotive because of the light pattern.Or wire it up like funjimmy stated,with a stock head light it makes a nice difference,$12.00-$20.00 might make you happy.
H4,s become brighter also. head

I buy a replay's 7" white H4 for a car that have these size as original , was the cheapest for me this.
It lost the park light ,but I drill a new hole in the reflector for the bulb

Hope it`s help
Egil

FunJimmy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 02, 2008, 12:41:58 AM »

Quote from: Egil on March 01, 2008, 03:41:39 PM

I buy a replay's 7" white H4 for a car that have these size as original , was the cheapest for me this.
It mist the park light ,but I drill a new hole in the reflector for the bulb

WTF.....What?
Explain!

Egil · « **Reply #14 on:** March 02, 2008, 04:58:58 AM »

Spar parts to a classic in my country are $$$ xpensiv in stores for many people .
So in those in my mind,
I go to a car spar parts,and look for a 7" size replacements reflector and found one to a Volvo 164(its classics now)
But it don't have parking light bulb so I drill a hole to the light bulb

The best options for the best light , have in your mind is a Bi-Xenon light and a round 6000 kelvin brightness

Hope this explains I little to you

Egil

joeb · « **Reply #15 on:** March 02, 2008, 06:41:13 AM »

j.C. Whitney sells the light pretty cheap works well . Well I guess their prices went up alittle. heres the product. http://www.jcwhitney.com/Motorcycle-Headlights/600014816.jcw

vames · « **Reply #16 on:** March 02, 2008, 07:35:10 AM »

www.candlepower.com

they have reflectors and h4 bulbs in a variety of different hi/lo wattages that are heavy duty for motorcycles.

pablo78cb550 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 02, 2008, 12:27:37 PM »

pepboys and autozone
have sealed beams for $16

bert96 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 02, 2008, 01:13:24 PM »

I bought a 7'' light on ebay made for volkswagen(smoke lens) but i need new rings now because the headlight is just a bit to big for the OEM headlight rings,anyone ever had a similar problem

which rings should i buy?

egar · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2008, 01:41:33 PM »

Will this headlight fit my 77 550k headlight bucket?

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemBrowse?storeId=10101&Pr=p_CATENTRY_ID%3A100000388387&productId=100000388387&catalogId=10111&langId=-1&rlid=group_listing

Deltarider · « **Reply #20 on:** November 30, 2008, 03:27:19 AM »

Philips has developped a 'fuel-efficient' halogen bulb recently, the EcoVision. Philips claims it uses 20% less electricity. For those who fear charging issues.
http://www.consumer.philips.com/consumer/en/gb/consumer/cc/_categoryid_ECOVISION_CAR_LAMPS_CA_GB_CONSUMER/#/consumer/en/gb/consumer/cc/_categoryid_ECOVISION_CAR_LAMPS_CA_GB_CONSUMER/

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