LED Headlights?

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LED Headlights?

10 Feb 2020 08:23
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I discovered last night that the high beam on my headlight (1978 KZ1000 LTD) has gone out. So, I need to replace the bulb-- but I was thinking I should use the opportunity to upgrade to something brighter than the old 1978 headlight.

I was thinking that some kind of two part (reflector body, plus replaceable LED light) that would bolt into the original bucket/ring might be ideal.

Can anyone recommend a good LED replacement that would go in the stock bucket/ring?

What LED headlight solutions you all riding with?

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Re: LED Headlights?

10 Feb 2020 09:58
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I have replace my head light with an Highsider Type 3 LED main head light insert. It´s plug and play, no mods needed to fit into the Z1 head light frame.





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10 Feb 2020 14:45
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You may want to watch this guy's videos. He gives pretty good ideas to consider. Ed



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11 Feb 2020 03:52
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThis is what I run in my Z1.

1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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11 Feb 2020 08:31
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I used this carrier from Redline cycle.it reflects a really nice pattern with the bulb Swest recommends
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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11 Feb 2020 08:33 - 11 Feb 2020 08:34
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Here is the nice concentrated hot spot on high beam
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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11 Feb 2020 08:43
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Also adding more running lighting to the rear. I upgrade to all led red bulbs. Found red lenses that fit LTD front dual element housings. Reworked the wiring harness to add running light from the rear light. I wish it could’ve been red running and Amber turn but I’ll take anything over just the center rear tail light. I’m really worried with today’s drivers about getting rear ended
1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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11 Feb 2020 12:50
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Kidkawie wrote: This is what I run in my Z1.


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Did you have to modify anything to fit this light ? I went on the Adjure web site and it says it doesnt fit most metric bikes .
I have had my eye on one of these for quite a while
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Re: LED Headlights?

11 Feb 2020 13:30 - 11 Feb 2020 13:41
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The reflector will fit the head light Frame but will give you a big Problem with the head light housing depth, no space left over for the wiring loom and connectors !!!

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12 Feb 2020 03:17
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Kidkawie wrote: This is what I run in my Z1.


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Did you have to modify anything to fit this light ? I went on the Adjure web site and it says it doesnt fit most metric bikes .
I have had my eye on one of these for quite a while
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No modifications that I can remember.
1975 Z1 900
1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125
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12 Feb 2020 12:49
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Scirocco wrote: The reflector will fit the head light Frame but will give you a big Problem with the head light housing depth, no space left over for the wiring loom and connectors !!!


You might want to look for a different bulb, all my wires fit just like stock.

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