New headlight wanted

Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

Alright folks. I need some headlight ideas. What has worked for you guys (with minimal effort)??? Also, let’s see some pictures.

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10711 Join date : 2013-05-29 Age : 67

It this a replacement for yours that is broken or a cosmetic choice?

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

Jeep LED.

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Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

Cosmetic choice.

Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

How much effort to make that happen Beetle??

GRiSO Capo Posts : 10200 Join date : 2013-09-30

Not much. I had to whip up some adapters. I used 8mm stud nuts. Also, I had to attach the "halo" lights to the wiring.

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GRiSO Capo Posts : 1532 Join date : 2015-01-04 Age : 63

Main 'learnings' I had:

1. It is way easier to get something that fits inside the existing shell even if you have to drill the shell; cos most (TBH I've only tried three & none fitted) over-the shelf universal 7 inch shells don't fit the fancy indicator support. Alternatives include (like Mark's approach) to ditch the shell completely.
2. Angel eye headlamp (LEDPerf is what I fitted) looks cool but the light pattern and illumination weren't a massive upgrade given quite a high price (except in certain areas where the lumpy bits were pointing Wink

). I don't do loads of night riding so happy to take the cosmetic daytime upside
3. Websites never give you enough info to work out whether their shells/headlamps etc will fit or are compatible - it's mainly suck it and see. Just finished a Guzzi V50 project that easily took std universal 7 inch shell but then struggled to get a std 7 in headlamp to fit it (more modification).
4. Websites claiming their kit fits GRiSO 1200 8V are rarely correct (they just listed their product against every bike known to man)

I'm currently running an LEDPerf headlamp in the original Guzzi shell using 'modified' std 7inch shell outer ring bits to attach it
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Tanabuso Posts : 67 Join date : 2017-09-26

If money is not a concern there is these guys.
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straight drop in solution.

Don Abbondio Posts : 76 Join date : 2015-09-03 Age : 58

I've got this at Christmas, as I was not satisfied with lighting at night. Now, it is perfect.
Installation of this kit has been done even by dilettante as me within half an hour.
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Only complication was diameter of light cap was bigger then width of support on front fork.
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But inserting of one washer up and one down solved it.

Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

Dang marcdavo!!! They are proud of those lights! They look good though.

Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

Which brand is that hezovka? J.W. Speaker?

Don Abbondio Posts : 76 Join date : 2015-09-03 Age : 58

Yes, you are right J.W.Speaker.

Don Abbondio Posts : 76 Join date : 2015-09-03 Age : 58

It is from the link of marcdavo posted.

Carlotto Posts : 32 Join date : 2018-04-20

So J.W. Speaker fit pretty well then??

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