Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: 97gs500e on June 25, 2005, 01:35:55 AM
Post by: 97gs500e on June 25, 2005, 01:35:55 AM
Has anyone modded their GS with two round headlights for a "streetfighter" type look?
Anyone have any pics of such a mod?
And would the wiring be difficult?
I found this on ebay:::
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4558351228
Anyone have any pics of such a mod?
And would the wiring be difficult?
I found this on ebay:::
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4558351228
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: gs2sv on June 25, 2005, 07:27:57 AM
Post by: gs2sv on June 25, 2005, 07:27:57 AM
not sure of the brand, but you should be able to buy almost the identical lights at autozone for $40-$50. I purchased a set when I was going to do the S3 conversion on the daytona. wiring would be a cinch. plenty of people on here have done dual setups, do a search and you should find a wiring diagram somewhere.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: VTNewb on June 25, 2005, 07:36:16 AM
Post by: VTNewb on June 25, 2005, 07:36:16 AM
I'm a fan of the dual headlights. Makes me think of the speed triple :mrgreen:
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 10:15:06 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 10:15:06 AM
HEY,
I have been dreaming of the same conversion. At a rally this weekend they have demo rides on Speed Tripples, I love the headlights on them. I think the GS looks a bit like a tripple sio I think I will go w/ the same headlight setup.
There is a pick in the wall of fame of a GS w/ dual lights.. Its says "Doms Bike"
All I have found so far is..
http://www.123bikes.co.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.123bikes.co.uk/acatalog/XS_PARTS_HEADLIGHTS_364.html&CatalogBody
I have also thought about just using 4" driving lights? I dont know. I hope someone posts some more info. I would love to find some sort of kit.
I have been dreaming of the same conversion. At a rally this weekend they have demo rides on Speed Tripples, I love the headlights on them. I think the GS looks a bit like a tripple sio I think I will go w/ the same headlight setup.
There is a pick in the wall of fame of a GS w/ dual lights.. Its says "Doms Bike"
All I have found so far is..
http://www.123bikes.co.uk/acatalog/index.html?http%3A//www.123bikes.co.uk/acatalog/XS_PARTS_HEADLIGHTS_364.html&CatalogBody
I have also thought about just using 4" driving lights? I dont know. I hope someone posts some more info. I would love to find some sort of kit.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: D-Day on June 25, 2005, 03:16:49 PM
Post by: D-Day on June 25, 2005, 03:16:49 PM
how about this?
(http://www.fototime.com/EA8D776EC740A61/orig.jpg)
(http://www.fototime.com/EA8D776EC740A61/orig.jpg)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 06:51:02 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 06:51:02 PM
Is that yours D-Day?
I have found some simmilar to that.. but yours is very cool.. Where is it from? How much $$$ Was it? Are the lights bright enough? Do they have a high and low setting?
Where where you at 7pm on the 25th of sept o4 !!!!
Sory for all the questions!! lol
I have found some simmilar to that.. but yours is very cool.. Where is it from? How much $$$ Was it? Are the lights bright enough? Do they have a high and low setting?
Where where you at 7pm on the 25th of sept o4 !!!!
Sory for all the questions!! lol
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: zlei on June 25, 2005, 06:59:57 PM
Post by: zlei on June 25, 2005, 06:59:57 PM
There's always the buell lightning dual headlights for $50, and the wiring should be very straight forward too.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 07:52:36 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 25, 2005, 07:52:36 PM
Where can U buy those? any links?
:)
:)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: Susuki_Jah on June 25, 2005, 08:02:27 PM
Post by: Susuki_Jah on June 25, 2005, 08:02:27 PM
Quote from: D-Dayhow about this?
thats hot, there is a guy with the buel 2 headlight set up on here , cant remember his handle though.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: zlei on June 25, 2005, 08:18:42 PM
Post by: zlei on June 25, 2005, 08:18:42 PM
You can pick it up at your local Harley/Buell dealer.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: raylarrabee on June 25, 2005, 08:54:17 PM
Post by: raylarrabee on June 25, 2005, 08:54:17 PM
the buell lightning headlights are $60. You can order them at any HD store. I just installed them and they are a big improvement in both looks and function.
I am having digicam problems, but I will try to post pix and a brief how-to soon. There's a couple threads about how to wire them up and one guy made some cool brackets. I couldn't get the brackets bent right, so I did it another way. Pix as soon as I can.
I am having digicam problems, but I will try to post pix and a brief how-to soon. There's a couple threads about how to wire them up and one guy made some cool brackets. I couldn't get the brackets bent right, so I did it another way. Pix as soon as I can.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: 97gs500e on June 25, 2005, 09:29:26 PM
Post by: 97gs500e on June 25, 2005, 09:29:26 PM
Quote from: D-Dayhow about this?
is that your bike? if so, where did you get that head light/fairing combo? And is that 2 disk brakes on the front wheel? :?
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: 94suzuki500 on June 25, 2005, 09:58:03 PM
Post by: 94suzuki500 on June 25, 2005, 09:58:03 PM
Quote from: 97gs500e\
is that your bike? if so, where did you get that head light/fairing combo? And is that 2 disk brakes on the front wheel? :?
I believe its a gixxer 750 fork setup, they came with dual discs. From what I hear you can bolt up a katana and only have to make a spacer but on the gixxers its alittle harder.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: gs2sv on June 26, 2005, 08:21:04 PM
Post by: gs2sv on June 26, 2005, 08:21:04 PM
It isn't a dual headlight setup, but I think the gs would look cool with the headlight off this bike
(http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/LP4D1168.jpg)
(http://photos.motorcycle-usa.com/LP4D1168.jpg)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 10:54:21 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 10:54:21 AM
Hey Ray..
Are these the lights you got???
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/pictureonly?id=20738)
Do you have a part # from Harley? Also did you get the bracket for the buell?
This is the part I found from Harley...
Y0421.1ad
(the lights them selves)
$58.50
Bracket..
$17.10
boot x 2 $1.70
H7 Bulbs.. $27.00 ea !!!! x 2
Are these the lights you got???
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/pictureonly?id=20738)
Do you have a part # from Harley? Also did you get the bracket for the buell?
This is the part I found from Harley...
Y0421.1ad
(the lights them selves)
$58.50
Bracket..
$17.10
boot x 2 $1.70
H7 Bulbs.. $27.00 ea !!!! x 2
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 10:55:24 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 10:55:24 AM
Ooops..
PIC..
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/20738/index.jpg)
PIC..
(http://www.bikez.com/bike/20738/index.jpg)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: raylarrabee on June 27, 2005, 11:48:49 AM
Post by: raylarrabee on June 27, 2005, 11:48:49 AM
yes, the XB lights are the ones I got. They come with bulbs, so unless you want to have replacements on hand, no need to buy the seperate bulbs. Also, the mounting brackets will NOT help you mount the lights to the GS.
I just got a new card reader, so I will take some pics and post a brief how-to about how I mounted the lights.
To do what I did, you will need:
materials
I just got a new card reader, so I will take some pics and post a brief how-to about how I mounted the lights.
To do what I did, you will need:
materials
- the lights
- approximately 2' of 1/4" x 1" aluminum or steel (available at Home Depot
- one foot of 1/4 x 20 threaded rod (Home Depot)
- one foot of 1/4" ID aluminum tubing (Home Depot)
- some 18-22 and 16-18 guage male/female insulated bullet connectors (AutoZone or RadioShack)
- six 1/4 x 20 nuts[/list:u]
Tools:- drill and bits (suitable for drilling metal)
- pipe cutter of suitable size for the 1/4 inch pipe
- dremmel or other grinding tool
- assorted wrenches and stuff
- wire cutter/stripper/crimping tool or equivillent[/list:u]
Pix and more info ASA I get my card reader working and can take pix (it's poouring rain outside right now)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 11:55:09 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 27, 2005, 11:55:09 AM
AWESOME !!!!
I cant wait for your pics.. I am headded up to the local Harley now to order my lights !
I cant wait for your pics.. I am headded up to the local Harley now to order my lights !
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 29, 2005, 05:56:06 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on June 29, 2005, 05:56:06 PM
.... B.u>m.p
Ordered my lights :) $58.50 + tax.. Hope hope they come w/ bulbs.. dealer said they dont. They are H7 I think? I will prob buy after market ones ne way
Ordered my lights :) $58.50 + tax.. Hope hope they come w/ bulbs.. dealer said they dont. They are H7 I think? I will prob buy after market ones ne way
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: Frost on June 29, 2005, 08:37:26 PM
Post by: Frost on June 29, 2005, 08:37:26 PM
PICS when you install it!!! :P
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: 97gs500e on June 30, 2005, 03:35:06 AM
Post by: 97gs500e on June 30, 2005, 03:35:06 AM
Quote from: FrostPICS when you install it!!! :P
+1 :thumb:
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 02:54:19 PM
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 02:54:19 PM
Did this ever get complete? I wanted to see it also. Definitely want to do a dual headlight system on my GS soon.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: enecks on September 22, 2005, 03:20:18 PM
Post by: enecks on September 22, 2005, 03:20:18 PM
I was just nosing around on ducatimonster.org and happened upon this set up. I think it looks pretty trick.
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Group_01/2004_1205Image0001.JPG)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Group_01/1DSCF0057.JPG)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Group_01/2004_1205Image0001.JPG)
(http://www.ducatimonster.org/ImageFolio3_files/gallery/DML_Member_Bikes/Group_01/1DSCF0057.JPG)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 03:42:09 PM
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 03:42:09 PM
Hmm. That looks ok. The housings need to be black. I still prefer the horizontal configuration as opposed to that vertical configuration.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: aaronstj on September 22, 2005, 03:45:22 PM
Post by: aaronstj on September 22, 2005, 03:45:22 PM
Where's the instrument cluster?
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 03:49:37 PM
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 03:49:37 PM
Quote from: aaronstjWhere's the instrument cluster?Oh those are for girls. This is a man's bike. ;)
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: JetSwing on September 22, 2005, 04:08:31 PM
Post by: JetSwing on September 22, 2005, 04:08:31 PM
Quote from: enecksI was just nosing around on ducatimonster.org and happened upon this set up. I think it looks pretty trick.do you have any idea how expensive that setup is? it just might be more than your bike itself :mrgreen:
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: enecks on September 22, 2005, 04:30:40 PM
Post by: enecks on September 22, 2005, 04:30:40 PM
Quote from: JetSwingQuote from: enecksI was just nosing around on ducatimonster.org and happened upon this set up. I think it looks pretty trick.do you have any idea how expensive that setup is? it just might be more than your bike itself :mrgreen:
I know nothin' about it, but from other stuff I've seen on that board, I certainly wouldn't be surprised.
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: pantablo on September 22, 2005, 05:19:44 PM
Post by: pantablo on September 22, 2005, 05:19:44 PM
indestructibleman has the Buell setup on his bike. wiring is an issue. Hopefully he can comment but he bought the bike that way. maybe he can post pics...
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: Mr.7 on September 22, 2005, 05:23:09 PM
Post by: Mr.7 on September 22, 2005, 05:23:09 PM
Eww...that Ducati's lights are but ugly
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: indestructibleman on September 22, 2005, 06:40:18 PM
Post by: indestructibleman on September 22, 2005, 06:40:18 PM
(http://www.flavoroftheweak.com/stuff/suz015wrider.jpg)
previous owner did this. i think they're just cheapie halogen running lights from JC Whitney or something like that.
unfortunately, they don't have dual filaments.
each light has two ears on the back. it was previously mounted lower, which left too much space between the lights and the instruments. to move it up to where it is, i bored out the outside ear on each light a bit with my dremel so the turn signals would mount into them.
the inner ears are then zip tied to eachother.
(http://www.flavoroftheweak.com/stuff/suz005hdlightscrop.jpg)
this pic is from before i moved the lights. unfortunately, there's still a dog's breakfast of wiring behind the lights.
-will
previous owner did this. i think they're just cheapie halogen running lights from JC Whitney or something like that.
unfortunately, they don't have dual filaments.
each light has two ears on the back. it was previously mounted lower, which left too much space between the lights and the instruments. to move it up to where it is, i bored out the outside ear on each light a bit with my dremel so the turn signals would mount into them.
the inner ears are then zip tied to eachother.
(http://www.flavoroftheweak.com/stuff/suz005hdlightscrop.jpg)
this pic is from before i moved the lights. unfortunately, there's still a dog's breakfast of wiring behind the lights.
-will
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: mountindewGS on September 22, 2005, 07:01:01 PM
Post by: mountindewGS on September 22, 2005, 07:01:01 PM
I have a 2004 Suzuki Gs500f and I was thinking about making it into a naked bike but it seem to be alot of work to me that I really didn't want to miss with ( the front fork tubs ).
But my point is I love naked bikes!!!
But my point is I love naked bikes!!!
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 22, 2005, 07:48:34 PM
Post by: scottpA_GS on September 22, 2005, 07:48:34 PM
I bought the Buell Lightning Dual lights from my local HD dealer ($69.00). But I havent put them on yet. There is a post on here of the same lights installed and they look AWESOME! I f I can find it later I ll add it. :thumb: I prob wont install mine untill this winter when I plan to take the bike appart for a few months and mod alot of things :mrgreen:
Title: Dual headlights you ask? On a GS500E?
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 08:00:45 PM
Post by: roguegeek on September 22, 2005, 08:00:45 PM
Quote from: scottpeelI bought the Buell Lightning Dual lights from my local HD dealer ($69.00). But I havent put them on yet. There is a post on here of the same lights installed and they look AWESOME!I saw that post early. This is exactly what I want to do with my GS sometime soon.