Best Headlight Anyone?

Retiredgentleman, I was wondering if you had any trouble with installing this Sylvania light in place of the stock sealbeam and does it make enough light at night?
 
I have two or three LED tail lights. In my experience they don't always work. Others have said the same. Any suggestions?
 
OldGuy;
The Sylvania is a direct swap with no problems. I don't ride at night, so I can't give any info as to its quality in the dark. However, as compared to the original type headlight that it replaced, it was a huge improvement. For me its used as a safety device in the daytime, so that I'm more visible to others.
 
I'm using the same lense bulb unit that Blue900 is using. Not only is it bright it throws more light in front of you and less out too the sides and on your feet. On low beam it throws a spot up and to the right, this helps you see the edge of the street and side walk better. Lets you see the people and animals over there before they get on the street.
Before I did the mods to the charging system and cleaned up the switches the extra draw from the headlight made keeping the battery charged. I have converted my brake/tail light and turnsignals to LED's, very bright and almost no current draw. This compensates for the extra from the headlight.
I was having trouble with bad grounds on the headlight, this was blowing the bulb. I was in Harbor Freight and saw a headlight bulb in there for like $4.99, It was a 55/65 watt, it is a very white light with a slight blue tint. I really like the light, how long it will last is the only thing.

Those blu-ish lights are really bright on conrcrete highways at night, but REALLY suck at night in the rain on asphalt.
 
I have two or three LED tail lights. In my experience they don't always work. Others have said the same. Any suggestions?

They are diodes, which only allow current to travel in one direction. So if the wiring is backwards, they wont work whereas an incandescent would.
 
The Mike's conversion kit looks fine and not too expensive at $32.
However, if you have a bike wrecker near you, there are plenty of 7" headlights that take an H4 bulb that can be had cheap.
Found one for mine for $10 and bought a $4 bulb. Works much better than the sealed beam.
Better pattern control and you can choose the wattage of bulb you want.

BTW, really like the indicator lights in the Los D pic! Hmmmmmmm....I'm thinkin here....

Also, here is a source for a custom bucket with speedo. He is working on mine right now. Custom built to your specific headlight ring and gauge.
I'll post when I get it installed.
http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/euroheadlightbucket.html
 
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Gordon, how are you liking this headlight setup. They look great/clean, and I was considering one for my '74.

Who makes this headlight bucket that can fit a gauge?

Thanks
 
My Candlepower light isn't blue tinted. It's a very bright white. Here's a pic showing the spot, up and to the right on low beam. Even a pic of the light and the box it comes in.
 

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I should be getting pics of the shell soon so I will post them.
The shell was designed to take a Honda CB750 headlight ring as it has 3 fastening points and I figured it would be more secure. (had one in stock)
Also sent the measurements of the stock speedo for an exact fit.
As this is not an off the shelf item, he can custom fit to your specs.
 
anybody ever tried an hid light in the h4 housings? im seriously thinking about giving it a shot, love how much light they put out and they only like 35 watt bulbs
 
That speedo and light combo is sweet, I wonder if i could just make one out of metal. hmmmmm.
Anyone think heat would be a problem?
 

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>just wondering where i might find a light with the gauge in it?

Search eBay or a motorcycle bone yard for old head light with a gauge in it. It was a popular setup in the 60s and early 70s. Remove the old speedo and pop in yours or an after market one with the same ratios.
 
i have been looking but up here in vancouver b.c. there are very few sources for parts , there are only bone yards and i already searched one of them.
 
o would just use a hole saw and make one fit. i don't have use for my old 7" housing, i bought a 5 1/2" housing from drag specialties...
 
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