Non-V Headlight Replacement

[markmakeitso]

Good day eh,
A friend of mine just picked up a beater CX500 and I've spent some time doing light repair and maintenance. The headlight housing is trashed, and we'd like to replace it with something different than the usual round light, not super thrilled about the rectangular ones either. I think a light off a newer Duck SS would be kinda cool, he likes the asymmetrical lights of the BMWs. Anybody have an inside on a headlight like these? The bike already sports inverted clubman handlebars and ditched passenger pegs, so we're trying to subtly improve the sportiness of the beast without dropping big change.

I'll hit up some Ducati and BMW forums too, but I'm not really expecting...shall we say...parallel thinking...from people used to dropping 15k on bikes.  ::)

[kiawrench]

go to jc whitney.com:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/FreeCatalogsCust
that is link for catalog- they do international as needed.
look under cruiser section, universal round headlight- last time i looked they had 3 different sizes

they also sell custom fairings, some of which can be set up as streetfighters- using small focus beam lights

problem is, a cx 500 is worth more in original configuration than modified ,even in europe

[markmakeitso]

Hey Kia, thanks for the quick reply.
It's not real clear in my post, but we'd like to avoid regular round or rectangular lights. I will check out JC Whitneys fairings, maybe something would look cool without breaking the bank or looking plasticky. Ebay has a few fairings for <$100, which wouldn't kill us.

[kiawrench]

as you glide through internet, you will find many types of fairings, so be patient, find the best look . then figure out how to get it . main thing is, be sure it is going to fit, some fairings will crack or snap in half if mounted and is a bad fit. once you buy them, mostly it is yours,due to limited production runs,etc.

[Night Vision]

as you glide through internet, you will find many types of fairings

and now for something a little bit different..... it's hard to see, but they also ran some straight bars through the (83/Euro) risers. the tank also looks like it's upholstered?

[h2olawyer]

Relocated horn & fabric covered tank.  It is a little different.  I do like the seat covering.

H₂O

[YellowJacket!]

AGGGKKKKKKKK! Say it isn't so!! I have been scarred for life.  o:

David

[Night Vision]

variety is the spice of life....

I can see it now.... buckhorn handle bars and wallpapered tanks..

[h2olawyer]

Maybe find some of that gold flecked cupboard shelf paper & stick that on?  Cheaper than paint!

H₂O

[markmakeitso]

While I appreciate the effort I'm unlikely to replicate that particular setup. Seat looks alright, everything else ::) Different strokes and whatnot I guess.

[h2olawyer]

What does your Vision want to be for Halloween this year?

H₂O

[kiawrench]

R U N N I N G   ! ! ! ! ! ! !

[YellowJacket!]

R U N N I N G   ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Great on e Kia!!  ;D  ;D  ;D

David