Headlight and Fuel Gauge - Page 2

mole2 · 09-07-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blaine

Welcome,I don't think the headlight you are looking at would be a good replacement as it looks like it has a low wattage bulb instead of a H-4.They don't specify in their ad,and the price indicates a cheap knockoff.I think it
would be totally useless at night.Good-luck on your hunt.
:rawk: :2tup:

Which one? The one I posted is off of a GZ.

mole2 · 09-07-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sarris

Be aware that the reflector assembly and lens for a DOT US headlight focuses the beam to the right instead of the left and is not good for you folks that drive on the left (wrong) side of the road.

FYI :whistle:

Isn't that adjustable?

dentheman · 09-07-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mole2

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Originally Posted by Sarris

Be aware that the reflector assembly and lens for a DOT US headlight focuses the beam to the right instead of the left and is not good for you folks that drive on the left (wrong) side of the road.

FYI :whistle:

Isn't that adjustable?

It is adjustable left and right, up and down. I don't think the beam is restricted from any side if it is adjusted to straight forward. On the other hand, some folks prefer the right side of the road to be better lighted (in the US), even the halogen light on my bicycle seems more effective if aimed slightly toward the ditch on my right side.

blaine · 09-07-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mole2

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaine

Welcome,I don't think the headlight you are looking at would be a good replacement as it looks like it has a low wattage bulb instead of a H-4.They don't specify in their ad,and the price indicates a cheap knockoff.I think it
would be totally useless at night.Good-luck on your hunt.
:rawk: :2tup:

Which one? The one I posted is off of a GZ.

I am talking about the orginal one he asked the question about.Good of you to make the offer about the shipping.

:2tup: :yes:

Sarris · 09-07-2010, 05:29 PM

WW, I really don't know. The information I received was about headlights in general and had no specific reference to cages or bikes. I just looked at both my bikes and the GZ DOESN'T have the "DOT Approved" note cast into the lens and I can't see the reflector beyond. My Harley has a clear lens and the reflector DOES have the "DOT Approved" note cast into it.

So.... honestly I couldn't tell you whether it's cars only or not. I do suggest our Australian friend get this clarified before buying a US headlight.

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Water Warrior 2 · 09-08-2010, 12:40 AM

Just make things a little more clear. Moto headlights have both hi and lo beams internally aimed straight forward through the lense. They are also adjustable externally to aim the entire headlight up/down or to the side/left or right a few degrees. Cage headlights are designed internally to point straight forward on hi beam and a little to right and down in lefthand drive vehicles. That way you do not blind oncoming traffic at night. The same idea applies to righthand drive vehicles with hi beam being straight forward and lo beam dropping down and to the left a bit. Cages are also externally adjustable by moving the entire headlight.

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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Headlight and Fuel Gauge WW, I really don't know. The information I received was about headlights in general and had no specific reference to cages or bikes. I just looked at both my bikes and the GZ DOESN'T have the "DOT Approved" note cast into the lens and I can't see the reflector beyond. My Harley has a clear lens and the reflector DOES have the "DOT Approved" note cast into it. So.... honestly I couldn't tell you whether it's cars only or not. I do suggest our Australian friend get this clarified before buying a US headlight. :??: :??: :??: __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-08-2010, 12:40 AM	#16
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Headlight and Fuel Gauge Just make things a little more clear. Moto headlights have both hi and lo beams internally aimed straight forward through the lense. They are also adjustable externally to aim the entire headlight up/down or to the side/left or right a few degrees. Cage headlights are designed internally to point straight forward on hi beam and a little to right and down in lefthand drive vehicles. That way you do not blind oncoming traffic at night. The same idea applies to righthand drive vehicles with hi beam being straight forward and lo beam dropping down and to the left a bit. Cages are also externally adjustable by moving the entire headlight.
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