Headlight upgrade

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Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 10:06

I have a 1982 KZ440 LTD Belt. I'm looking to upgrade the incandescent headlight to something with more visibility. I apologize in advance if this topic has already been hashed out in this forum. I've searched high and low for the answer to this question, but have not found a good solution, yet.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 11:23

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I looked for a long time for a headlight for my 76 KZ400. I finally ended up getting an Emgo replacement headlight and chrome shell. Looks factory and the bulb is of the H4 type and replaceable.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 12:33

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Thanks! Was the wiring straight forward?

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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 12:41

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI went HID. 1/3 the power draw and more light. Blue tint so drivers SEE me now.
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 12:51 - 21 Aug 2016 13:22

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jeffrwade wrote: Thanks! Was the wiring straight forward?

Just had to use some spacers and new bolts for the new shell. No wiring changes.

Jim
North GA
2016 Yamaha FJR1300ES
1982 GPz750 R1
1974 Kawasaki H1
1976 Kawasaki KZ400
1979 Yamaha XS650 cafe'
2001 KZ1000P
2001 Yamaha YZ426
1981 Honda XR200 stroked in an '89 CR125 chassis
1965 Mustang
1967 Triumph GT6
1976 Bronco
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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 16:19

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Thanks for the tip. I ordered one today.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 17:49

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jeffrwade wrote: Thanks for the tip. I ordered one today.

Does the smaller KZ's use a smaller diameter headlight?

Bruce
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Re: Headlight upgrade

21 Aug 2016 18:14 - 21 Aug 2016 18:14

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I took the H4 unit out of the 550 to put in my Z1.
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Headlight upgrade

22 Aug 2016 04:27

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I put a set of relays in mine. It made a big difference with the stock headlight. The reserve lighting box didn't like it though so I had to delete that.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

22 Aug 2016 11:38 - 22 Aug 2016 11:43

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I went with trucklite led bright bright bright. just plug and play. Uses less voltage than HID. Check it out.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

22 Aug 2016 12:43

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Me too it works so good and looks awesome.

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Re: Headlight upgrade

23 Aug 2016 07:48

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I went with the Emgo light as recommended by @thatgpzguy. The opening on the bucket of my ltd 440 is 7". The incandescent light fixture and housing is quite proprietary. The light itself (diameter) is between a standard 5 3/4 and 7". Hopefully the Emgo lamp (halogen) and bucket will do the trick. Anything is better than incandescent!

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