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headlight
I need a crossover p/n for headlight for a 1977 Honda GL 1000
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Re: headlight
That's a pretty ambiguous question there. You might want to tighten it up.
The entire assembly? The bulb? Crossover to what? You just want something that just fits or an OEM looking aftermarket unit?
Or are you looking for the actual part number?
The entire assembly? The bulb? Crossover to what? You just want something that just fits or an OEM looking aftermarket unit?
Or are you looking for the actual part number?
Steve
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'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
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Re: headlight
Sorry, my supplier does not have this part available. I need a replacement headlamp (bulb)
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Re: headlight
I'd just pull the old bulb out and walk into an automotive store. Nothing special about the bulb really. You just want to match the base and make sure it's a high/low bulb. Halogen preferably. IIRC they're H4. Should be an assortment of matches there.
Steve
'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
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'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
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Re: headlight
78 was the first year for a halogen bulb-75-77 Stanley lamps were sealed.
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Re: headlight
Unless you're going for authenticity, I'd make the switch over to a lens and bulb. Actually, I switched all the way over to an HID for low beam and some PIAA driving lamps for high. Can't have enough light in my book and the lighting systems from 30 years ago are just no where near what can be done today.
Steve
'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
SGWilly Gallery
'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
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Re: headlight
I keep hearing about this need for more, and more light on the road, but no one seems to care about what it does to on coming traffic. Agreed that proper adjustment might help, but most are not. More and more I'm blinded by on coming traffic with super bright lights. I see the advantage from behind the lights....but not so much when they're coming at yousgwilly wrote:Unless you're going for authenticity, I'd make the switch over to a lens and bulb. Actually, I switched all the way over to an HID for low beam and some PIAA driving lamps for high. Can't have enough light in my book and the lighting systems from 30 years ago are just no where near what can be done today.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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Re: headlight
I agree with that and it is a challenge to get an HID in a non-HID lens to keep the light low due to scatter. To make sure I wasn't an overt offender I tailed my brother at night and asked him if my light was too much - he didn't think so. Also, when I turn on the driving lamps I can definitely see light being sent higher and further down the road. I'd be worried if I couldn't tell there was a difference. The HID is definitely brighter than the halogen PIAAs, the trick is to keep 90% of it pointed down so it's not directly in the eyes of oncoming traffic.
With brighter lights comes a stronger imperative to have them adjusted properly.
With brighter lights comes a stronger imperative to have them adjusted properly.
Steve
'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
SGWilly Gallery
'09 Yamaha FJR1300AE
'99 Valkyrie Tourer
'89 Isuzu Trooper 3.4L
'83 GL1100 MonkeyWing (on IR)
'75 GL1000 (in the queue)
'70 Suzuki T500 Titan (in the queue)
'64 MGB
IBA #58082
All my stuff is old. It makes me feel young.
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Re: headlight
handyandy, One of these?? I got one brandee new. Not doin' anything with it. PM me
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Re: headlight
That's what I'm talking about.sgwilly wrote:I agree with that and it is a challenge to get an HID in a non-HID lens to keep the light low due to scatter. To make sure I wasn't an overt offender I tailed my brother at night and asked him if my light was too much - he didn't think so. Also, when I turn on the driving lamps I can definitely see light being sent higher and further down the road. I'd be worried if I couldn't tell there was a difference. The HID is definitely brighter than the halogen PIAAs, the trick is to keep 90% of it pointed down so it's not directly in the eyes of oncoming traffic.
With brighter lights comes a stronger imperative to have them adjusted properly.
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
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