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15 May 2006 22:38 #47622 by Sandy
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I'm currently using a "Bosch" driving light for a headlight unit,with a replacable H-4 bulb,but it's not the greatest headlight.Some of the chrome has flaked off on the inside also.The pattern on the glass face isn't a centered pattern,so I'm pretty sure it's designed to be used in a set of 2 for proper dispersion of the light-rays/beams.
I've been snooping around,looking for something that has really good reflection...but NOT in a sealed unit.
I spotted a few on the bay,but I thought I'd post up on it,and see what You Guys are using,and get some details on them.
Thanks Guys! :woohoo:

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16 May 2006 00:01 #47633 by btchalice
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the 82 spectre light i have on mine has the replaceable bulbs , that and i like the black no chrome thing B)

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16 May 2006 01:39 #47639 by Fossil
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I was using a Honda headlight with an H4 bulb before changing to the dual headlights. Once I found some headlight brackets, it bolted right up and all the wiring/connections were hidden inside same as the stock one. I picked it up at a wreckers for $60CDN.

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16 May 2006 06:31 #47677 by wiredgeorge
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Jeff sells a replacement shell that looks just like the OEM KZ900 shell (to my eyes anyway). Then I think he sells the "kit" for using the H4 style bulb. I think I also bought one of these kits from JC Whitney. They give you the reflector, the connector and a bulb. The shell comes with the outer ring and the inner stuff to mount the reflector as I recall. Jeff may have the reflector stuff as well. I just bought a headlight shell kit from him and although they cost a couple bucks more than using a rusty old one, it is nice to have something that doesn't have to be sanded hehe

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16 May 2006 08:11 #47698 by Sandy
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Thanks Guys.
George...I asked Jeff about a headlight when I put in an order for some other stuff,and I'm SURE that He said He only stocked the sealed-beam style light.
I found this SET of lights on the bay...they do take the replaecement bulb,but they don't have a flat face...it's convex.I'm looking for a flat-faced unit,because I think they look better.
But like I said...the one I have on the bike now,is(I'm pretty sure) from a SET of 2(Bosch),and I think they're off-road style lights,so I may not be able to get a flat-faced assembly that is MEANT for a motorcycle.
Anyway...what do You think of these ones?...(a set of 2,btw)...

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16 May 2006 10:21 #47722 by btchalice
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this is the spectre light, not true flat but close

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16 May 2006 11:30 #47740 by paulie
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Looks like Whitney carries a few different kinds, at least for my 1980 650F

Can anyone speak to the advantages of the H4 conversion? Is there any significant difference in terms of brightness or beam pattern?

Or is it just a matter of replacement costs, as I assume new H4s are a fair bit cheaper than new sealed beams every time?

I've been considering this swap, and wondering what you guys think..

Thanks!

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16 May 2006 18:13 #47841 by Sandy
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Thanks for the pic,Terry.That's what I'm after,Bud...something like that.
How does that bulb WORK for You,btw?

And Paulie?...yes,it IS mostly for easier replacement of the bulb...easier to carry a small H-4 bulb as a spare.You can also get brighter H-4 bulbs,but that's another topic...meaning You may have some wiring to do,so You don't have any melt-down of wires if You choose to use a 100 watt bulb,as opposed to a 60 watt bulb.B)

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16 May 2006 18:21 #47843 by btchalice
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i have it on my yamaha with the wrong battery for the bike and the battery is over 3 years old so its i little dim on low beam but adequate, the high beam on the other hand is pure evil to oncoming traffic :evil: :evil:

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I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.

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16 May 2006 20:41 #47900 by Sandy
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btchalice wrote:

i have it on my yamaha with the wrong battery for the bike and the battery is over 3 years old so its i little dim on low beam but adequate, the high beam on the other hand is pure evil to oncoming traffic :evil: :evil:


Assuming that You have a higher-than-normal wattage bulb in there?:whistle:

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16 May 2006 21:59 #47927 by btchalice
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just bought one off the rack at autozone dont know the wattage

Terry Meyer / Wichita KS
76 kz900 w/1000 motor TWZTD
I am not driving too fast, I'm flying too low.

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16 May 2006 22:45 #47934 by Sandy
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Well...looking at this one now...

another headlight
Just waiting to hear back from the Guy...have some questions about it.:whistle:


LOL...take a look at how the Seller spelled, Kawasaki...right at the top of the page...UH-OH!:blink:

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