Headlight performance, that is....

[Larry D]

The PO had painted the chrome ring for the headlight. I thought about replacing the ring, then I thought, what if I just replaced the entire unit with the 8" stock headlight. That's right, the train headlight. Bigger light, easier to see, right? I also think there is plenty of space for it under the gauges. I think it would fill in some empty space in that area.

I searched the forums for headlights and read quite a few. I'm guessing I'll need new headlight mounts to accomodate the larger 8" bucket. Or will the 7" mounts take a 8" bucket without any undue bending or mods to the mounts ?

I took some pics too. I have bucket wiring upgrade surgery on my winter to do list.

[mriddle]

I like the 8" train headlight .. almost as much as the saxy 1980-1981 rectangular one

[jed.only]

when you find the 8inch headlight, find 2 so i can have one. i love that headlight.

[Mysuzyq]

I happened to come across this GS1100 headlight bucket yesterday. I thought it unusual, because it is chromed (the stock items were all black, AFAIK). Anyway, if it is in fact an 8" headlight bucket (he has listed a part #), it might look sharp on your 'L'.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-GSX-GS-1100-Headlight-Housing-Bucket-NOS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem260337343990QQitemZ260337343990QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

And another complete headlight...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-GS1100-GS-1100-headlight-lens-ring-head-light_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116QQitemZ270313050802QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I highly recommend using a Silverstar H4 (Osram, preferably) in the train light housing....I think you will like it.
Tony.

[Clone]

You should check out some after market light buckets and lenses, you should be able to get a complete assembly for around $70 CAD. Probably far cheaper in the states.
the old bucket and the separate lens will be over $80 not including shipping from ebay.

[jed.only]

You should check out some after market light buckets and lenses, you should be able to get a complete assembly for around $70 CAD. Probably far cheaper in the states.
the old bucket and the separate lens will be over $80 not including shipping from ebay.

but in an 8" though?

[Larry D]

when you find the 8inch headlight, find 2 so i can have one. i love that headlight.

Here's an 8" replacement. Not sure if it would fit because of the 6" depth. I'm not home right now to measure it up. Also the mounts are 8" across. I would have to get some new ears to fit it to my '81 750L.

Scroll down a little.

http://www.flyncycle.com/acatalog/ROUND_HEADLIGHTS.html

[Griffin]

Just so you know, the stock 8" headlight used on the GS700/1100/1150 E is 5 7/8" deep. Other than the rear mounting tab on the linked one, the rear profile is very similar as well. I just measured the headlight I took off my 700 when I converted it from E to ES configuration.


And it's not for sale.....

[jed.only]

nice find.

[bwringer]

If you're after more light, drop in an H4/9003 Sylvania Silverstar from any auto parts store and ride happy. Both the existing headlight on your bike and the 8" train headlight use the same H4 bulb and put the same number of photons on the road.

If you're just after the look of the giant headlight, then never mind... carry on.

[jed.only]

i cant speak for Larry D, but i am currently light-less.

[82Shafty]

If you're after more light, drop in an H4/9003 Sylvania Silverstar from any auto parts store and ride happy. Both the existing headlight on your bike and the 8" train headlight use the same H4 bulb and put the same number of photons on the road.

If you're just after the look of the giant headlight, then never mind... carry on.

I wonder how many photons I could get out of my Ghostbusters back pack unit?

On a more realistic note, I probably have an H4 sitting in my tool box.

[posplayr]

train light upgrade

If you're after more light, drop in an H4/9003 Sylvania Silverstar from any auto parts store and ride happy. Both the existing headlight on your bike and the 8" train headlight use the same H4 bulb and put the same number of photons on the road.

If you're just after the look of the giant headlight, then never mind... carry on.

Just what I wanted to read .

The search did work

Thanks Bwringer.

Pos