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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Im interested in replacing the weak *** black & chrome oem headlight on my Dyna with a larger diameter one. Would this one on ebay be worth bidding on? Should I go aftermarket instead? any suggestions and pics welcome

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230548027617
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 12:53 PM
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i found a old lamp in the back corner of some fella garage, blasted it all down, coated it, and gutted it, then replaced the guts with HID... rocks!
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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I found the same headlight on ebay and paid about $60, but it was in excellent condition. The one you're looking at doesn't sound that nice, but if you plan on coating or painting, it would work. I've seen a new 7" light in one of the aftermarket catalogs for $80, but can't remember which one. If you don't need it right away just be patient and keep looking. You might also try the Parts for Sale and Parts Wanted sections of the forum.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Which stock headlight do you have? I may be willing to take it off your hands.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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I ordered this one on ebay, a few days ago, waiting for it to arrive. I've seen other forum members post pics with this headlight on their bike and it looks awesome!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I'll eventually paint or power it black, but as soon as it comes in it is going on the bike.
 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Crash Davis
I ordered this one on ebay, a few days ago, waiting for it to arrive. I've seen other forum members post pics with this headlight on their bike and it looks awesome!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I'll eventually paint or power it black, but as soon as it comes in it is going on the bike.

Thats the one I got and it looks and works great for $52. Getting it PC'd black right now.

 
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Old Nov 13, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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The ebay light looks good, nice price too.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Crash Davis
I ordered this one on ebay, a few days ago, waiting for it to arrive. I've seen other forum members post pics with this headlight on their bike and it looks awesome!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

I'll eventually paint or power it black, but as soon as it comes in it is going on the bike.

I got this one too and I'm very happy, it was about $60.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Hey Man
I was thinking about the same thing , but I just replaced the bulb instead of the whole housing A very BIG differance .
 
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by first dyna 07
Hey Man
I was thinking about the same thing , but I just replaced the bulb instead of the whole housing A very BIG differance .
I have thought about doing that but I like the looks of a larger light better




Originally Posted by CountryPunk
Which stock headlight do you have? I may be willing to take it off your hands.
its an oem off a 2010 FXD. Chrome ring with a shinny black housing. I think its 5 3/4".



Heres a listing with pics

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HEADL...item255ec90bdd

Ill probably hang on to mine until spring
 

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