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May 21, 2007 | 08:54 AM

warren888

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bullet headlight with windshield

I am thinking of buying a bullet styled headlight - HD makes a 4-1/2" and a 5-3/4".

Does anyone have one of these with a windshield?

Not sure what it will look like, and if the large will still fit.

Appreciate any pics / feedback. Thanks.

May 21, 2007 | 10:29 AM

bdn56

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

I was thinking the same thing. Some bikes look good with the new headlight, some don't. I know somebody has pictures? Thanks

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May 21, 2007 | 10:30 AM

WdGldDave

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

The light in the pic below is 5 3/4 by 9 inches. The HD quick detachable fits fine on my WG. Check out Eastern Performance's selection of headlights. I bought this one for under $100. $300 for the HD light seems a bit expensive for a headlight. Here's the link. I think that on some bikes the HD windshield looks better if the headlight does stick out from the front of the shield a few inches.

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This picture is blurry but gives a better profile view.
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May 21, 2007 | 10:56 AM

Shrug

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

That's the light I want. A few questions:
[ol][*]How's the performance?[*]Is the beam concentrated as well as the stocker?[*]How does it connect to the original harness?[*]Will it hold the Sylvania bulb so many here praise?[*]Did you need the adapter to mount it to the clamp?[/ol]
Thanks!

May 21, 2007 | 11:56 AM

dav.elis

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

mine... Arlen ness 5 3/4.

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May 21, 2007 | 12:00 PM

gconley

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

sorry i'm at work so can't add picture.
I just installed the 5 3/4 hd light & i have the removable hd windshield.Fit with no problems. I'll try to get a picture out tomorrow so you can see it. Good luck stay safe

May 21, 2007 | 09:46 PM

WdGldDave

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RE: bullet headlight with windshield

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ORIGINAL: ktm_scott

That's the light I want. A few questions:
[ol][*]How's the performance?[*]Is the beam concentrated as well as the stocker?[*]How does it connect to the original harness?[*]Will it hold the Sylvania bulb so many here praise?[*]Did you need the adapter to mount it to the clamp?[/ol]
Thanks!

Ok, here goes-
1 & 2. I feel like I have a larger field of light with this headlight.
3. It does not connect to the harness. There are 3 wires. My WG had 2 going to the stock light. I just clipped the ground. It grounds to the triple tree.
4. I don't know anything about the Sylvania bulb. I'm using the one that it came with.
5. I didn't have the adapter at first but the rear part of the headlight housing was buried in the triple tree. I added the adapter and it pushes out far enough to view the entire headlight housing.

BTW Eastern Performance is great as far as customer service. I asked questions about the grounding wire and the clamp. They were a big help.