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Title: Headlight Question
Post by: That_Dude on June 19, 2009, 09:11:49 AM
Hello All. I was just wondering if it would be possible to install a bigger headlight on a 94GS?  Now please correct me if i'm wrong but the current headlight has a diameter of 7" can anyting bigger be installed? Say a 8.5" or 9"?
Title: Re: Headlight Question
Post by: tt_four on June 19, 2009, 09:54:00 AM
I think you could put as big of a headlight on as you want. You're just going to have to make your own brackets to mount it, or find some made for wider lights. Are you specifically looking for a bigger one, or are you just assuming a bigger light would be brighter? If that's the case you could find a brighter light somewhere that's the same size if you look around.

I don't know much about electrical systems, so I'm not speaking from experience here.
Title: Re: Headlight Question
Post by: 5thAve on June 19, 2009, 10:11:38 AM
I have fitted various bulbs in my stock housing over the years. Very effective, cheap, and harmless "mod." I think stock bulb is 55w/60w lo/hi beam. I've tried 60w/80w and a 60w/100w bulb at different times. 100w seemed to bother other drivers though. I became worried about my safety when they were distracted and/or looking right at me. You know what they say about "your car will go wherever you're looking."
Title: Re: Headlight Question
Post by: JB848 on June 19, 2009, 10:24:24 AM
I wear an extra light on my helmet at night so two "D" cells and I am good to go. I look like a train coming down the road and people move out of my way! :D
Title: Re: Headlight Question
Post by: cboling on June 19, 2009, 12:07:09 PM
you should do this.

(http://bolingfordollars.net/Cycle_Parts/biglights.jpg)

I thought about it but maybe a little more light than I wanted. I am thinking about the Hella 4000Compact (the hid one) and the MicroDE something or another which is an HID projector. Although they are so freaking expensive. Nearly 300 for each? Gimme a break Hella!