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Message started by youzguyz on 07/23/10 at 09:53:25

Title: Headlight Replacement Ideas
Post by youzguyz on 07/23/10 at 09:53:25

My el-cheap stock plastic headlight shell has fallen victim to the dreaded crack disease. For the moment, my good buddy Duck Tape is handling the job OK, but I am sure it will tire and fail.

I know people here have replaced the headlight with various others. I would like to hear what you did and how well it worked. Pictures always welcome. Part numbers, prices and sources VERY welcome.

This needs to mount to a stock savage. So you guys that replaced the front end (triple Ts, forks, etc), no need to tell me you did so.
I do run a Suzuki windshield, but I also have a dremel to whittle it down if needed.

As always, many thanks!

Title: Re: Headlight Replacement Ideas
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/23/10 at 10:42:17

Paladin has a monster light, looks great. Drop him a line.

Title: Re: Headlight Replacement Ideas
Post by Paladin. on 07/23/10 at 18:05:45

http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/images/7inch-headlight.jpg http://www.savageriders.com/paladin/images/headlight2.jpg http://www.debrix.com/v/vspfiles/photos/19929-M1-2T.jpg
This is a 7" Harley bottom mount headlight. The first try was a small piece of steel, two holes to match the Triple-T and a forward center hole for the headlight. Placed the headlight far forward, for me.

Second try, which I like, was just four pieces of aluminum 2" angle. Two holes to bolt to the Triple-T, one hole for the headlight, and 8 little bolt/nuts to hole the sides. No change to the stock Triple-T, just a little saw and drill to match two holes to one hole. With the boot to place the mount just the place I wanted it sit.

The headlight I got in eBay, it was for a buggy headlight but he only had one. Motorcycle was not mentioned and cyclist did not notice the ad. I got it for the $10 start bidding plus $10 shipping. I stole it. It looks like this one from the web: http://www.debrix.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=19929-M1 ($220).

Title: Re: Headlight Replacement Ideas
Post by youzguyz on 07/24/10 at 03:16:01

Thanks for the pics and info Paladin.
I've been looking at a chrome adapter, but they run around $60. Those 4 pieces of angle are a nifty solution!

Title: Re: Headlight Replacement Ideas
Post by klx650sm2002 on 07/24/10 at 04:36:21

I got this from www.demon-tweeks.co.uk it cost me £60 odd it is now £126.00 it is called a Cibie Oscar and it takes an H4 bulb.
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o147/klx650sm2002/lightbrace.jpg
Once you are in demon-tweeks click on motorsport, scroll down a little and click on lighting & accessories then front auxiliary lamps then scroll down to Cibie Oscar.
Clive W :)