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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:53 PM
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I am looking to replace my headlight. Just wondering if this low priced headlight is junk??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-C...ht_2781wt_1241
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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On problem I see is it is chrome plated plastic, in my experience that has a higher chance of flaking off compared to metal that is chrome plated.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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But it's Rust Free,,You get what you pay for,,,,,,
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 07:26 PM
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$45 you can imagine
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 10ovr
But it's Rust Free,,You get what you pay for,,,,,,
Really. Rust usually isn't a problem for a headlight unless you park on the beach and never clean or wax it.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:20 PM
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[QUOTE=nevil;11547089]Really. Rust usually isn't a problem for a headlight unless you park on the beach and never clean or wax it.[/QUOTE
You know that was a joke ???? I was making fun of the add..
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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In phoenix there are a few motorcycle junk yards, Every city has one,,You can pick up a headlight for a song and just clean it up or paint it,,If money is a factor,,,,
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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[QUOTE=10ovr;11547129]
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Really. Rust usually isn't a problem for a headlight unless you park on the beach and never clean or wax it.[/QUOTE
You know that was a joke ???? I was making fun of the add..
Yeah, I was just piling on.
 
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it looks like a Honda VTX head light except for the bottom mount.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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These are good points but the main reason why I am saying it is a cheap pos is because the bulb setup is a single filament bulb like a taillight. It probably won't run hi/lo and will not be bright like your stock headlight. Look at the bulb that your stock headlight uses and then look at the bulb in the eBay auction. Avoid the eBay auction bulb and find a light that you like that uses a bulb like your stocker
 
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