Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 14, 2005, 08:00:08 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 14, 2005, 08:00:08 PM
I've been wanting to replace the headlight since I got the GS, the big round bulb just isn't my thing I guess. Anyways I'm wondering if anyone has had any experience with the Blitz Headlight by Acerbis? Its really damn cheap which leads me to believe... that its really damn cheap! It has the stacked bulb look I like and I'm quite sure it would fit the GS (I'd find out for sure form the compnay before ordering). So if anyone has something to add I'd love to hear it.
Acerbis Blitz Headlight - $80 USD:
(http://www.newportcycleparts.com/categories/electrical/dirt/images/blitz-150.jpg)
or I could always get something more expensive...
Hesa Type 6 Fairing - $600 USD:
(http://www.whaccessories.com/HesaFairingTyp6.jpg)
Acerbis Blitz Headlight - $80 USD:
(http://www.newportcycleparts.com/categories/electrical/dirt/images/blitz-150.jpg)
or I could always get something more expensive...
Hesa Type 6 Fairing - $600 USD:
(http://www.whaccessories.com/HesaFairingTyp6.jpg)
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 14, 2005, 08:11:27 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 14, 2005, 08:11:27 PM
Heres a better picture of the Blitz on a bike. I think it looks pretty good! It'd just need a wee paintjob.
(http://www.whaccessories.com/Bandit1200Mike1.jpg)
(http://www.whaccessories.com/Bandit1200Mike1.jpg)
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: poormanracing on October 14, 2005, 08:28:29 PM
Post by: poormanracing on October 14, 2005, 08:28:29 PM
Quote from: NarcissusHeres a better picture of the Blitz on a bike. I think it looks pretty good! It'd just need a wee paintjob.
daaaamn...i love streetfighters :thumb:
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 08:18:58 AM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 08:18:58 AM
Haha so do I, thats why I got the E instead of the F. The Blitz doesn't seem to be very common so I'm having a hard time finding any info on it but I've e-mailed the Acerbis as well as wildhairaccessories (they hosted the streetfighter pic) to see if I could get the e-mail address of the owner of the Bandit 1200. I found another pic of the same Bandit in their galleries, side view this time. I'm really diggin' the shape of the Blitz, its projected forward at the bottom unlike most fairings. Maybe after I get this the GS will look hot enough for a GStwin.com decal ;)
(http://www.whaccessories.com/Bandit1200Mike2.jpg)
(http://www.whaccessories.com/Bandit1200Mike2.jpg)
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:18:10 AM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:18:10 AM
I'm incredibly stupid, I just relized that the Bandit has no speedo or tach on it that I can see... I guess it is made for dirt bikes so it shouldn't suprise me. Anyone have any ideas? I guess it means I need smaller guages or I need to relocate atleast one of them.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 15, 2005, 09:33:09 AM
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 15, 2005, 09:33:09 AM
Buell Lightning dual headlights are like $70. at the local Harley dealer, I bought some but havent put them on yet. There are a few on here who have. they look sweet.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:53:14 AM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:53:14 AM
Thanks scott, I'll check those out.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 10:02:47 AM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 10:02:47 AM
You mean headlight like these eh? I'm looking for stacked headlights but these could look pretty good too... Haven't been able to find a picture of them on a GS yet though.
(http://web2.silvereagleharley.com/images/Buell/XB9SX/front.jpg)
(http://web2.silvereagleharley.com/images/Buell/XB9SX/front.jpg)
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: roguegeek on October 15, 2005, 12:07:14 PM
Post by: roguegeek on October 15, 2005, 12:07:14 PM
I can't believe I'm about to say this, but... just do a search. :thumb:
I've been looking to do the same Buell or Acerbis headlight mod and there's a ton of info on the site for both. I don't have the link handy, but there's a full write-up with proper instruction for buying and installing the Buell headlights that someone did here. I'm probably going to go the Buell way over the Acerbis headlight.
I've been looking to do the same Buell or Acerbis headlight mod and there's a ton of info on the site for both. I don't have the link handy, but there's a full write-up with proper instruction for buying and installing the Buell headlights that someone did here. I'm probably going to go the Buell way over the Acerbis headlight.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 12:31:52 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 12:31:52 PM
The search, what a truely unique and ingenious idea :cheers: I dunno how I'll like the dual headlights side by side but unless I can get wee guages or move the stock ones it might be the only option.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 12:47:51 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 12:47:51 PM
Looks like raylarrabee and indestructableman both have dual headlights. Definately needs some sort of fairng to tie the tops of the headlights to the guage cluster though, unless you like the bare naked look :P
(http://www.flavoroftheweak.com/stuff/suz015wrider.jpg)
(http://www.flavoroftheweak.com/stuff/suz015wrider.jpg)
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 01:01:52 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 01:01:52 PM
Here we go, a thread exactly the same as mine, but 4 months older.
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19597&highlight=buell+headlight
Buell installation threads:
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18878&highlight=buell+duel
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7435&highlight=dual+headlight
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=19597&highlight=buell+headlight
Buell installation threads:
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18878&highlight=buell+duel
http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7435&highlight=dual+headlight
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 01:36:53 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 01:36:53 PM
Success!!! I guess the Blitz headlight will fit on without moving the guage cluster at all, probably just an adjustment in mounting it. A digital speedo would be interesting though. I've heard of people using digital bike speedos?
apbrian112's 1998 GS500E with Acerbis Blitz headlight... and his cage...:
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/818000-818999/818838_9_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/818000-818999/818838_11_full.jpg)
[/url]http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16911&highlight=buell+headlight//
apbrian112's 1998 GS500E with Acerbis Blitz headlight... and his cage...:
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/818000-818999/818838_9_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/2/web/818000-818999/818838_11_full.jpg)
[/url]http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16911&highlight=buell+headlight//
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: poormanracing on October 15, 2005, 04:55:47 PM
Post by: poormanracing on October 15, 2005, 04:55:47 PM
was it the blitz not street legal? or is it the other acerbis (cyclone)? :dunno:
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 05:21:38 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 05:21:38 PM
Hadn't hear that either of them weren't street legal. Why wouldn't they be?
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:10:59 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 15, 2005, 09:10:59 PM
On their website it only specifys that one model of their headlights if CS/DOT approved, but it look like crap. So whats the difference between a DOT approved headlight and one that isn't? Did Acerbis just fork out thousands of dollars for some guys to look it over and give the thumbs up or could it endanger other motorists in some way? I know of two people in my area that have Acerbis headlights (Diamond and DHH) and they're both confident that they are DOT approved.
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: funwithtwins on October 16, 2005, 12:15:20 PM
Post by: funwithtwins on October 16, 2005, 12:15:20 PM
Quote from: NarcissusSuccess!!! I guess the Blitz headlight will fit on without moving the guage cluster at all, probably just an adjustment in mounting it. A digital speedo would be interesting though. I've heard of people using digital bike speedos?
apbrian112's 1998 GS500E with Acerbis Blitz headlight... and his cage...:
[/url]http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16911&highlight=buell+headlight//
thats my bike ! well not really but nearly identical solid black , with now chain guard though and blue mini stalk blinkers, damn now i know what mine would look like with the blits headlight im getting it .
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 16, 2005, 12:44:51 PM
Post by: Narcissus on October 16, 2005, 12:44:51 PM
Mines the same year and the same colour, with stock decals though. The blitz headlight is unfourtunately not street legal but who gives a shyte, I don't!
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: oppy00 on October 16, 2005, 08:46:39 PM
Post by: oppy00 on October 16, 2005, 08:46:39 PM
I read a previous post about an acerbis headlight, and if I remember correctly the bulbs are pretty dim. I don't do a lot of night riding, but I can't imagine riding with less light than what the stock light puts out. :o I haven't heard anything about the Buell lights, but if you could set it up so that both lights are on for high-beam, and one for low that might be a good solution, and it will probably give you more light. I don't know how handy you are, but you could try to rig the Buell lights into a stacked configuration, or even use 2 sets, and have a 2 on 2 configuration. That would be unique if nothing else, and it might even look really cool. :dunno:
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: average on October 16, 2005, 09:06:30 PM
Post by: average on October 16, 2005, 09:06:30 PM
oppy, that was my next question; sure they look nice but how is the light output. They appear to be projectors but i cant see projectors giving off less light than an oem halogen bulb. Chime in,experts.....
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: jomei on October 17, 2005, 03:51:22 AM
Post by: jomei on October 17, 2005, 03:51:22 AM
I have a diamond on one of my ninjas. It is really good, the only thing is that I had to hold it on with some extra supports because it did not fit the width of the forks #1 and #2 I am going to have to adjust it because it points at the sky. Other then that.. it is really REALLY bright. I wish that they were white.. HID style.. but I could probably replace the bulbs.. other then that.. $70 well spent, I would consider the blitz on my GS in a heartbeat. :thumb:
Title: Acerbis Blitz Headlight vs. Buell Dual Headlights
Post by: Narcissus on October 17, 2005, 07:17:58 AM
Post by: Narcissus on October 17, 2005, 07:17:58 AM
The Blitz headlight doesn't give off a whole lot of light unfourtunately, thats probably why its not DOT approved. I myself don't do much night riding, and if I do, its always in the city where theres more than enough ambient light. Luckily my neighbour is an experienced electrician and my father has a background in electricity. My plan is to pull out the puny 35w lowbeam and put in a 65w, then wire it so that they'll both come on when I select highbeam. Of course I'll only be observing throughout the whole thing but I could get some wiring diagrams drawn up for me without a doubt if anyone else wants to try the same thing.