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RD423
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Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 07:48:14 AM »
I'm just curious is there a mod out there that you can to make it to where you can have both of your headlights on or can I just replace the bulb on the bright side to make it match the other and ride with that on. I'm asking cause I never use my bright light and I don't like the one headlight look. I think the bike looks much better with both of them on. Just curious if there is a way to make this happen.
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Onslaught
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 07:53:12 AM »
Good question, good idea.
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Blue Ghost
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 08:47:13 AM »
Both bulbs are the same (H7 single filiment bulbs). The difference is the angle of the reflector for the two sides inside the headlamp assembly. You should not have a problem running the hi beam light during the day (as the low beam light is on too, also this makes for better visibility). Just be mindful of oncoming cars at night. Also periodically check that the headlight lens is not getting too hot as this may cause a little warping or distortion of the lens over time.
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spooph
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 10:25:15 AM »
RD, Blue Ghost got it spot on. Both lights are the same and the reflectors are different, meaning, unless you change the headlight housing, you might as well ride with the high-beam switch on all the time to do what you want to do. You could change to an H5 I think if you want the high-beam side to be not so bright....
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Travisty
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 04:46:21 PM »
Just a dumb observation, but the bright-side light is actually angled more parallel to the ground, not just the reflector. I know, useless, but next time you'll see it you'll say, "Yep, Travisty was right"
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Blue Ghost
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 26, 2010, 04:56:27 PM »
I think I know what you mean. One of my OEM bulbs was slightly askew in the bulb base, but my new bulbs are nice and even.
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Onslaught
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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February 28, 2010, 05:22:14 PM »
Good to know.
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yoursailor05
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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April 25, 2010, 08:50:23 AM »
How easy is it to replace them? My hedlight has been out for quite a while and i've been riding with the highbeam on. I have the bulb just been a little busy.
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Blue Ghost
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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April 25, 2010, 11:00:03 AM »
It depends on how you do it. I did it from underneath. I had turn turn the wheel to get clearance. I have pretty big hands. I guess you could take the front fairing off if you needed to see better. Putting the clip back on the bulb is a little tricky if you can't see it.
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spooph
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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April 25, 2010, 07:17:24 PM »
sailor, do yourself a big favor when changing it and remove the black "under-cowl" on the front - 4 screws and 6 clips, and it will be plain as day what going on behind there....
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yoursailor05
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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June 12, 2010, 12:35:56 PM »
how does the clip on the back of the bulb come off & on?
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whitey121
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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June 12, 2010, 04:23:56 PM »
If u look at it there's a "hook" holding it down. Move the retainer out from under it, pull the bulb out. Pretty simple once you have done it a few times.
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yoursailor05
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Re: Headlight Mod Question
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June 27, 2010, 11:00:42 AM »
it is super easy now... you don't have to unscrew anything. It's just clipped in. If you take more than 10 mins you're doing it wrong.
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