Dual bulb headlight?

Finnpaso · Post by **Finnpaso** » Tue Oct 17, 2006 6:31 pm

I dont know about Jap bulbs, but here in Finland ALL NORMAL H4 bulbs are 60/55W and i use ONLY those wattage. Btw, here not for sale such low wattage(35/35W), but surely can be found 100/55, etc.... I think, one very good reason to change twin headlights is that Paso low beam!

Its totally useless in dark, and then need better lights(read: twin lights and at least 60/55W bulbs), but WITH SWITCH to dissconnect another light, if dont REALLY NEED, like daytime... Btw, hard to imagine, that 35/35 will give enough light for nightime driving.

But surely if those jap light are designed for 35/35 bulbs, its better to use such, cause higher wattage can damage lights.... Anyway i wouldnt shoose such lights.

paso907 · Post by **paso907** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:55 pm

The late 80's to early 90's Yamaha bikes are known for horrible lights, quoted as almost useless in most motorcycle magazines of the time.

Finnpaso · Post by **Finnpaso** » Wed Oct 18, 2006 6:09 pm

.. with 35/35W bulbs! :funny: :funny: :funny: Its easy to understand :laugh:

Shelboss · Post by **Shelboss** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 3:23 am

The Paso low beam is way better than the candle in my Norton

I agree there's always room for improvement, 60/55 watt bulbs it is!

Finnpaso · Post by **Finnpaso** » Fri Oct 20, 2006 6:47 pm

I think, twin headlight with 60/55W bulbs (AND WITH right SWITCH, if thinking 907IE) is best way to play with this thing! Btw, i have made just to one Paso 906 owner here in Finland fiberglass job to fit twin headlights to front fairing to his 906. I think, he send one day some fotos, so then U can see, what we do here in Finland to our Pasos... :lick: But, You can only wait just now!

Stingray230SX · Post by **Stingray230SX** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 7:54 pm

Well, i just ordered that headlight assembly and it didnt kick out as backordered so my fingers are crossed that i will get it in time to install before bikeweek in late may!!!!!!

now i just have to gather up some wire and a relay.

will post again when i get my confimation e-mail(ordered at work but used home e-mail addy)later tonight.

doug h

Stingray230SX · Post by **Stingray230SX** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:00 pm

just got an e-mail stating expected delivery 3/7/07......

when i get around to the install i will try to take some pics of how it goes!!!

doug hunt

Yank907 · Post by **Yank907** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:05 pm

please log or photo how it goes and so forth. I love the look and the idea of the dual and just wanna really see how hard it may be to get it done. Lemme know

osapitacud · Post by **osapitacud** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:32 am

Hi, I'm new to this forum, but am interested in the headlight mod, as I have recently got a stone through the lens on my 907.
The local dealer has quoted me $1377 New Zealand dollars for a new headlight assembly. I have tried to get a new or used lens only but am told that they only come as a whole headlight unit. Is this correct?

I'm not going to pay that price for a new one so will likely try the dual light mod.

I went riding tonight with a few lads, several Ducs, SS750, S4R, 907ie, 999s, monstas etc etc. Also Jap bikes and a few Aprilias.

Cheers, Graeme
New Zealand

mrinflux · Post by **mrinflux** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 1:08 pm

graeme-
907 headlights are a fairly common sight on e-bay. i don't know how much money $1,377NZD is, but with a little patience you should be able to find a reasonably priced replacement headlights on e-bay. good luck.
elton

Post by **paso750** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 6:38 pm

here`s one,

but beware that it`s being sold in UK so it`a headlight for left hand traffic. Not sure on which side of the road you drive in NZL.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ducati-907-IE-headl ... dZViewItem

or you go with the headlight of a Yamaha FZ 750
http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamaha-FZ-750-Schei ... dZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-F ... enameZWDVW

G.

Yank907 · Post by **Yank907** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 8:08 pm

I am assuming the fz 700 and 750 are the same. I am bidding on the bottom link one. Looks like I may get it.......so whats the verdict on which blubs to use that won't kill the battery?

osapitacud · Post by **osapitacud** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:41 am

paso750...
Thanks for the info about ebay. If the seller is willing to package and freight to NZ at my expense I will likely go with this option.
It is likely left side of road as we are in NZ. I was warned that a US part would dip the other way and I wouldn't pass a warrant of fitness for the bike.

For Elton...
$1377 in NZ dollars is presently $947 US dollars. This is for a new unit.

Thanks for the quick responses guys.

Cheers,
Graeme
New Zealand[/quote]

Duc750 · Post by **Duc750** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 1:15 pm

If you want I can "Front the sale" for you in the UK if the seller is not happy to send it on for you.

Finnpaso · Post by **Finnpaso** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 3:09 pm

osapitacud wrote: $1377 in NZ dollars is presently $947 US dollars. This is for a new unit.

...... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: VERY "good price".... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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