XS1 Headlamp Lens

[Grewth]

I've been lucky enough to pick up a perfect headlamp shell and chromed rim, but this sorry looking item is all that remains of the original lens unit.
It took me a little while to fathom out exactly what had been going on here.
A P.O. has cut down the reflector, then glued a more modern H4 unit to it with silicone sealant.
Not good engineering pratice to my mind.
I really don't fancy the prospect of hitting the brakes and having my headlamp unit fly down the road in front of me.
Especially at night.
New items are apparently NLA, so I'm looking for a better way to mount a H4 lens, preferably something that uses bolts/screws/rivets to retain the unit.

 

[GLJ]

This is what I use on my XS2s. Uses a H4 bulb. You do loose the left/right adjustment. Since I very rarely ride at night not a problem. When I have rode after dark it worked well enough on low beam.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OMEPEU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Grewth]

This is what I use on my XS2s. Uses a H4 bulb. You do loose the left/right adjustment. Since I very rarely ride at night not a problem. When I have rode after dark it worked well enough on low beam.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OMEPEU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 View attachment 216863

Ahhh !
So I assume that you have fixed the new unit directly to the chrome rim, and not used the pivot brackets.
I'd not thought of that.
I think I could live with loosing horizontal adjustment

 

[GLJ]

Ahhh !
So I assume that you have fixed the new unit directly to the chrome rim, and not used the pivot brackets.
I'd not thought of that.
I think I could live with loosing horizontal adjustment

I forgot to mention you will also need "W" clips. They hold the lens to the frame (rim). Someone on your side of the pond should have them.
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-headlamp-w-clips-pk-5.html

 

[Grewth]

Many Thanks!
Not wanting to have stuff shipped across the Atlantic unless absolutely neccessary, I've ordered 10 genuine Lucas W clips off eBay.
I've just had a horrible thought that fitting Lucas parts to my Yamaha might cause a sort of jinxing effect, where all the electrical parts fail in short succession.

 

[jetmechmarty]

I've just had a horrible thought that fitting Lucas parts to my Yamaha might cause a sort of jinxing effect, where all the electrical parts fail in short succession.

Do you ever fly on commercial jets? Many have Rolls Royce engines. Guess what! They have Lucas parts on them!

For the record, it doesn't stop me and I like them just fine.

Prince of Darkness equipped.

 

[MacMcMacmac]

Many Thanks!
Not wanting to have stuff shipped across the Atlantic unless absolutely neccessary, I've ordered 10 genuine Lucas W clips off eBay.
I've just had a horrible thought that fitting Lucas parts to my Yamaha might cause a sort of jinxing effect, where all the electrical parts fail in short succession.

Your XS won't need any help from Lucas in that regard.