Head Lamp

[dburrows6735]

Hey guys,

My head lamp burned out. Trying to find a new one. Any sugestions? Will this one work?

http://www.bikebandit.com/wagner-lighting-oem-replacement-sealed-beam-headlights?m=147126

Thanks Guys

David

 

[OliverB]

And you have what year XS400? Also, do a search for "candlepower" headlight replacement reflectors. Much better than using an old style sealed bean unit.

 

[dburrows6735]

Its an 81' special. I saw that candle power thread but it sounds like it stress your system.

 

[dburrows6735]

Will I have to hardwire that in or will it have the three prong hook up. This site is a bit vauge. So I'm a bit scared it wont work when I get it. lol

 

[OliverB]

Will I have to hardwire that in or will it have the three prong hook up. This site is a bit vauge. So I'm a bit scared it wont work when I get it. lol

I put one in my '80 headlight bucket and my son put one in his '81. The new design reflector and a good quality H4 bulb - I use SilverStar Ultra - will give superior lighting. Your original 3-prong plug will connect directly to the 3 prongs of the H4 bulb. Install two good LED stop/tail bulbs and you cancel out the increased amp draw of the H4 55/60W new headlight bulb. The reflector install is the same as installing a new sealed beam old style headlight. Nothing to it.

 

[dburrows6735]

Thanks for the heads up Oliver. I just put on a new tail light (not led) so I dont want to change it again. Im assuming that the H4 will still run well if I have a 35W in there. The head light might dim a bit when I apply the breaks but if that is all that happens Ill be happy. See anything happening in the future with the charging system if I run that set up?

 

[Rumbaldi]

You do not need to change the brake light housing, just the bulbs in it. Look on ebay, amazon or www.superbrightleds.com to find replacement led bulbs to fit your housing.

 

[dburrows6735]

NICE! Thanks Rum!