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Headlight bucket replacement?

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Hey guys,

My 1980 GS550E's headlight bucket is cracked so I'm looking to get a new one. Do you guys know of anywhere that sell them for a reasonable price? I've discovered how overpriced they can get on eBay...
If there is a universal bucket that will fit my bike, or a bucket from another bike that will be cheaper and still fit? Im open to these solutions as well!

Thanks in advanced!
 
I replaced my cracked headlight bucket with an Emgo unit. Part # 66-65010 for the bucket in matte black. They call it "Kawasaki style" but it fit no problem. $40 on Amazon. Also comes in gloss black or chrome. See Emgo catalog for part numbers.

The catch is I installed a new lens/reflector housing at the same time. For some reason, I recall thinking the stock sealed beam (or actually whenever replacement sealed beam on my bike) may not fit the new bucket.
 
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^ That's a 6.25" headlight bucket. His bike uses the same 7" as mine.

I just wanted to correct my earlier post. The part number is correct but they call it the universal style. Kawasaki style is the other version.
 
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