Streetfighter Headlight

[Golferluke]

Hello guys, first of all I've been in the shadows lerking for a few months, finally time for me to come out and say hello. I bought a 95 gs a couple months ago for $600, had a few minor issues but all were solved through the help of the how to pages and searching.

I really like my gs except for one little thing, the headlight. I just don't like how it looks. Although I don't want to turn my bike into an all out customized streetfighter, I do like the streetfighter style headlights (even though they'll probably produce less light.) There are hundreds to be had on ebay for less than $75 or even less than $50 but I have no idea which if any would fit. The problem I am anticipating is finding one that fits over the stock gauges that stick out a little ways. Also I would like some with signals built in.

Has anybody had any luck with ebay street fighter kits in the past? I have been searching all over the forum but all the links I find are dead.

I've found this one, it has 2 35w bulbs (most others were 25w) and has signals built in but don't know if it would fit. (not a fan of the "carbon" either but i'd be painting it anyways) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEADLIGHT-FAIRING-STREETFIGHTER-ENDURO-CROSS-UNIVERSAL-/260679772699?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb1b9aa1b#ht_5986wt_939

This ones not the prettiest but it looks like it may fit and has the biggest reflection area I've seen. No idea what a t19 bulb is though. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVERSAL-HEADLIGHT-STREETFIGHTER-FAIRING-STUNT-BIKE-/130446999727?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5f3f40af#ht_4732wt_1165

Pretty solid mounting and looks more vertical than sloped back but again, whats a g21 bulb? (and no signals) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UNIVERSAL-HEADLIGHT-STREETFIGHTER-FAIRING-STUNT-BIKE-/380281263267?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588a8794a3#ht_4732wt_1165

[tt_four]

I'm at work and can't get on ebay to see which ones you're posting, but I've seen enough ebay headlights to assume which ones you're looking at. They definitely won't produce much light. You'll do best if you find one that's actually DOT certified, but it'll still be at the very minimum amount of light you can get. Most of those headlights are made for kids with stuntbikes that they want to keep street legal. I think they all pretty much mount with rubber straps around the fork tubes, so you should be able to get any of them  to fit your bike.

If you're looking for a new light, I'd recommend just browsing ebay for headlights from other bikes. Sometimes lights you wouldn't think anything of on one bike look pretty cool when you put it on a bike it wasn't meant for. I've seen people take the built in lights from fully faired sportbikes like gsxr headlights, or just naked bikes with different designed headlights. I hear a lot of people talking about V-rod headlights and things like that.

If you just want something based on looks, go for it. If you actually want light output and something that's not made of flimsy plastic I'd keep looking around.

[Tywash]

You can spend a little money to get a light that works like this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acerbis-Dimension-Headlight-new-DOT-Yellow-/130447931810?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5f4d79a2 It doesn't look that great but it is DOT and SAE approved. So it should light the road properly. Not bad for $25.00 bucks

You can spend alot of money to get a really nice light http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330424880144&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Looks great and is less than half the price of the one that Speigler is selling http://www.spieglerusa.com/UrbanHeadlight/ It's not DOT or SAE but has a E13 approval which I guess is european.

[Golferluke]

Thank you very much for the replies, I understand were you guys are coming from with the light output but I can narrow the options down regarding that later, right now I just need to find one that will even fit over the speedometer. Any body actually used one?

[Golferluke]

So i've been eyeing this one, I don't know if itll fit or not but i'm considering just buying it and if it doesn't fit "modifying" it untill it does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STREETFIGHTER-HEADLIGHT-HONDA-SUZUKI-YAMAHA-KAWASAKI-3G-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem255e52c5b2QQitemZ160496272818QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_1837wt_1165
Question I had though is since its 2 55w bulb instead off the normal single bulb will it have any ill effects on wiring or charging system or anything?

Or option two, I saw this one on another members bike
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Universal-Black-Streetfighter-Motorcycle-Headlight-/280567558074?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4153212fba#ht_4672wt_939
Problem with this is it has 25w bulbs. Would there be anyway to use a higher wattage bulb?

[tt_four]

The GS gauges are pretty huge, I'm not sure what would fit over them. You might have to modify whatever you get. If you can make it work, and want something simple looking, I'd say try to find a used DRZ headlight or something like that. Dual sports have headlights that look like all of those, but they actually put out some light.

[KlaXon]

If in this thing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Universal-Black-Streetfighter-Motorcycle-Headlight-/280567558074?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4153212fba i will put a 55w bulbs, it will melt?  
Anyway its looking amazing http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f274/jeopardy98/killboyfrontpage.jpg

[k.rollin]

I went with using the headlight from a faired bike when I did the naked conversion with my '04 GS500F. I was holding out for a set of Buell lights from a Ulysses/Lightning, but I couldn't find any for a good price, and instead, ran with the stock headlight from the F model. Other members here have done it too, and it looks decent IMO. DOT certified unit too.

[jmsilva85]

Im in the process of converting my baby into a nakied boi. Just wanna know if you can give me some detailed pics on that front headlight. Im probably going to use the same headlight. And maybe the how to make it work.

[k.rollin]

It's nothing special, just the stock headlight from the fully faired model. All I did was cut of all of the tabs except the two big ones on the side, which I just trimmed and drilled holes through. I ordered the Drag Specialties side-mount headlight brackets from Dennis Kirk and bent them to fit the wider headlight. All you got to do is bolt it up; since it's the stock unit, there's no hackjob wiring going on, just plug and play.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=&catId=&productId=pH27101&leafCatId=&mmyId=

[breaker950]

That's exactly what I want for my GS. That stock headlight looks great and you say the only thing you did was just change out the bracket? Also you were saying that you used some tabs to mount onto the bracket, correct? I am just trying to be sure before I start to mod mine and take things apart that I will be able to get things back together properly. I might just purchase an extra headlight and make sure that if I mess up I won't have to wait to ride.

[k.rollin]

When it's mounted in the fairing, it has a bunch of plastic tabs to attach it; no real bracket to speak of that I can remember at the moment. I posted a link to the part that I used to mount it after I cut/trimmed the tabs. Take your headlight out of the fairing, and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. This mod takes all of about an hour if you go slow, and isn't very difficult at all.

[KlaXon]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Universal-Black-Streetfighter-Motorcycle-Headlight-/280567558074?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4153212fba

What you guys can say about this thing? Does anyone have headlight like this, or have seen mounted it on bike?
Im curious does it fit the Europe standards, or its made to states where traffic going in left side of road..

[k.rollin]

I doubt it meets any standards, European or DOT. It uses two 25W bulbs, so your light output is sub par, and that same light has been discussed in this thread already (check the links). My advice, for safety and performance is to get something off another bike that is already certified.

[KlaXon]

I doubt it meets any standards, European or DOT. It uses two 25W bulbs, so your light output is sub par, and that same light has been discussed in this thread already (check the links). My advice, for safety and performance is to get something off another bike that is already certified.

If i will change bulbs from 25w to normal 55w?
This deal tempting me due the low price, and for me its looks not so bad like the stock round headlight.

[k.rollin]

I imagine that heat may be an issue.

[KlaXon]

Yea, i thinked about it.. 
How about a hid or xenon bulbs? Does they produce less heat?

Can anyone else offer another nice streetfighter looking, cheap and street legal headlight?

[gsJack]

It's nothing special, just the stock headlight from the fully faired model. All I did was cut of all of the tabs except the two big ones on the side, which I just trimmed and drilled holes through. I ordered the Drag Specialties side-mount headlight brackets from Dennis Kirk and bent them to fit the wider headlight. All you got to do is bolt it up; since it's the stock unit, there's no hackjob wiring going on, just plug and play.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=&catId=&productId=pH27101&leafCatId=&mmyId=

Not a real big issue I guess but a few here have mounted their headlights clamped tight to the fork tubes with brackets like you linked so I thought I'd mention it.  Expect much shorter headlight bulb life without rubber cushions between the headlight bulbs and the fork tubes.  After my CB750 Honda had many miles the rubber cushions dried out and loosened up and I decided to shim it to tighten it up a bit, not as rigid as those brackets that clamp right on the forks but still too tight. The life of the H-4 bulbs went down from 30k miles or so to less than 10k miles so I removed the shims and left it loose and didn't change another bulb after that, put about 80k miles on that bike.  The rubber bushings, part 5, are there for a reason:

http://www.mrcycles.com/fiche_image_popup.asp?fveh=2102&section=92702&year=2001&make=SUZUKI&category=Motorcycles&dc=792&name=STEERING+STEM

[redhenracing2]

Dominators are the only decent looking aftermarket headlight, in my opinion. Mine were just some 'fog lights' from AutoZone, they worked just as well if not a little better than the stock single. Not quite as nice as the dominators, but if I recall correctly the Doms can take an HID kit.

[jmsilva85]

It's nothing special, just the stock headlight from the fully faired model. All I did was cut of all of the tabs except the two big ones on the side, which I just trimmed and drilled holes through. I ordered the Drag Specialties side-mount headlight brackets from Dennis Kirk and bent them to fit the wider headlight. All you got to do is bolt it up; since it's the stock unit, there's no hackjob wiring going on, just plug and play.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=&catId=&productId=pH27101&leafCatId=&mmyId=

Thanks man. One more thing, what exactly did you do with the turn signals. I know you can use that bracket but where exactly does the turn signals go?