78 kz400 c1 Headlight Assembly

Ok This has me flustered! Went to replace my headlight bulb in this thing and It looks like you cant just replace the bulb..you have to replace the whole thing besides the outer hub thingy. Ive had other kz's that were not like this. The manual sais to just replace the bulb and there is absolutely no way. Im stumped. Is it supposed to be like this?

I'm not familiar with the KZ400 headlight. Did you get the correct headlight sealed beam unit?
NOS Kawasaki KZ400 KZ440 Headlamp Unit Lens 23007-059

For comparison only. Notice that this one doesn't have mounting tabs on it.
KAWASAKI HEADLIGHT HEAD LIGHT LENS KZ1000 KZ750 LTD CSR NOS/OEM 23007-1006

I had the same problem with my 76 KZ400. I could not find a bulb to fit the headlight shell. I ended up going to an aftermarket shell with an H4 bulb. It is an Emgo unit and looks stock to the untrained eye.

That first link is the exact same one I have. and no I havent. I just purchased the bike and im going through and trying to replace what needs to be replaced. But looks to me Im going to have to buy that whole thing They look quite expensive

martin_csr wrote: I'm not familiar with the KZ400 headlight. Did you get the correct headlight sealed beam unit?

Sweet man! I might have to go with something like this. How much did this cost you if you dont mind me asking?

ThatGPzGuy wrote: I had the same problem with my 76 KZ400. I could not find a bulb to fit the headlight shell. I ended up going to an aftermarket shell with an H4 bulb. It is an Emgo unit and looks stock to the untrained eye.

www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/kawasaki/KP-23007-059.html

Thanks Tex!

Z1Enterprises.com has Emgo headlight buckets, but I'm not sure if they're the same type as in gpzguy's pic.

H4 lens unit set. appears similar to stock. pricy but others are listed. H4 Upgrade Universal 6-3/8 Inch .
I do not know if your bike can use a 60/55W H4 bulb. eebbaayy search = KZ400 headlight

Still listed by Kawasaki, so it could be getable at a dealer, too.

www.kawasaki.com/Parts/PartsDiagram/142668/1978/KZ400-C1

Martin..Why wouldnt my bike be able to run a 60/55w h4 bulb? Sorry im somewhat cluless when it comes to electrical

martin_csr wrote:
H4 lens unit set. appears similar to stock. pricy but others are listed. H4 Upgrade Universal 6-3/8 Inch .
I do not know if your bike can use a 60/55W H4 bulb. eebbaayy search = KZ400 headlight

It depends on the charging system.
Steve

Figured it was something along those lines lol