Headlamp bulb??

[davey1207]

quick question... where the hell can i find a headlamp bulb for my 81 xs400 special??

 

[HoughMade]

I only found sealed beams (162mm) for a decent price was on eBay, used. I ended up buying a halogen H4 conversion made by Candlepower, but I understand they are tough to find now.

http://store.candlepower.com/638inhe.html

I think Yamaha has them, but for around $80 plus shipping.

 

[Joel]

I run the Candlepower light at HoughMade's link. It works well. The website says they're out of stock, but you might be able to find one somewhere for far cheaper than the Yamaha light, plus you can easily buy new bulbs for it instead of needing a sealed beam.

 

[drewpy]

you guy's in the US have sealed beams, with the european variants, you can just replace the candle!
if you have Honda superdreams out there, that headlamp is a direct replacemnet aparantly and is H4 unsealed type

 

[OliverB]

Drewpy, that is good to know!

I know from experience the Candlepower replacement reflectors work great on '80 & '81 XS400s. Pre-'80 may be problematic as some have mentioned. I like using the SilverStar Ultra H4 55/60W bulbs. Bright white with great night visibility. I use these bulbs on all my vehicles, including my just sold motor scooter.

 

[drewpy]

honda halogen headlight part # 33120443601

 

[HoughMade]

Drewpy, that is good to know!

I know from experience the Candlepower replacement reflectors work great on '80 & '81 XS400s. Pre-'80 may be problematic as some have mentioned. I like using the SilverStar Ultra H4 55/60W bulbs. Bright white with great night visibility. I use these bulbs on all my vehicles, including my just sold motor scooter.

I used one on my '79, but i did have to cut the tab for the adjusting screw off the old bulb and attach it to the new headlight. With that done, I am a big fan of the Candlepower unit.