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Headlight swap

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Coty, Aug 14, 2016.

  1. Coty

    Coty Member

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    I've got a 82 xj650. I'm looking to put a different style headlight and bracket on. Maybe the one that has the main headlight with the 2 smaller ones on the side? Anyone ever changed bracket and all?
     
    Coty, Aug 14, 2016
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    Fuller56 Well-Known Member

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    Do you have a Seca or Maxim XJ650? If a Seca does it have the original large round headlight? Those are pretty much unobtanium these days and very much sought after these days.
    My Seca had an awful square headlight when I bought it in 1999 and has worn a 7 inch round headlight from a first generation SV650 since then. It is likely a better light anyway.
    If you are set on changing out to something unusual you might consider the smaller, side by side Buell headlights. They are said to be inexpensively available at Harley dealers. I am not sure what "inexpensive" really is though.
    Good Luck,
    John
     
    Fuller56, Aug 14, 2016
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    Inexpensive at a Harley dealership? The t-shirts are 40 bucks! Lol
     
    MattiThundrrr, Aug 15, 2016
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    be carefull of the watts your new light will draw. it can cause problems if to high
     
    XJ550H, Aug 15, 2016
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    MiGhost Well-Known Member

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    Inexpensive at a Harley dealership means no third mortgage on the house!
     
    MiGhost, Aug 15, 2016
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    Ribo Prefectionist

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    ok but they come with a free can of oil ( cos they know you'll need it ).
     
    Ribo, Aug 16, 2016
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    Hmm Harleys don't leak oil.. they just mark their spot.
     
    Jetfixer, Aug 17, 2016
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  8. Coty

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    Its a maxim. I was looking for a different styles headlight look
     
    Coty, Aug 18, 2016
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