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Since the days are shorter, I'm doing more riding in the dark. My headlight beam is very jumpy at normal speeds. The bolts that tighten the bucket are tight, and the headlight doesn't feel loose when I grab it. But at 65mph, the beam dances all over the road. Must look like a strobe light to oncoming traffic.
Can the headlight bucket be stabilized to prevent the bouncing?
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Thanks,
Tim
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I can't find the bracket on buykawasaki.com, but if you look at the headlight diagram you can see the nut used to anchor the bolt on the adjuster plate. The picture looks exactly the same for the 1976 KZ900-B1, so I'd imagine that you should also have a bracket there.
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GargantuChet wrote:
Hmmm... my SR definitely has a bottom mount. Two thick rubber bushings, one on each side, and a bracket on the bottom to adjust beam height.
I can't find the bracket on buykawasaki.com, but if you look at the headlight diagram you can see the nut used to anchor the bolt on the adjuster plate. The picture looks exactly the same for the 1976 KZ900-B1, so I'd imagine that you should also have a bracket there.
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WG: I get your meaning, but I'd prefer not to jury-rig the bracket. I can't find it on buykawasaki.com, but if I knew what it looked like, I may be able to fabricate it out of aluminum stock. Anyone got a picture of this bracket?
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1. The bike came with a bottom mounting bracket, and the light may jump without it, even if the side mounting bolts are tight.
2. The side mounting bolts alone should be sufficient to keep the light steady, if properly tightened.
If the bike came with a bracket, then I want one. If for no other reason than it's on the original equipment list.
So who has a '76 900 with the bottom headlight bracket still on their bike? Anyone?
GargantuChet: Thanks for the offer of the photo. I'd appreciate seeing a picture, if it's not a hassle for you.
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'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
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I have seen them on eBay from time to time. Jeff S may have one... give him a call.
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