Help! I Need A Headlamp!
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What's "affordable"? You can always just replace the whole thing with a 7" sealed beam bulb from any auto parts store. That will work (for a while) and is the cheapest. Or go with a LED bulb. That's the best and most expensive.
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Rather confused.
Do you need the glass part of the assembly or are you looking for a bulb?
The number you have shown is for the glass assembly.
If it is only the bulb then a replacement BULB is available at any auto part for under $20.
If it is the glass then "affordable" is relative...
That part number the GLASS ASSEMBLY is on E BAY right now delivered for about $55 without the bulb.
or
If that is not affordable then go to J & P cycle online and review a sealed beam unit for about $35 delivered.
If it was me i would stay original.
Do you need the glass part of the assembly or are you looking for a bulb?
The number you have shown is for the glass assembly.
If it is only the bulb then a replacement BULB is available at any auto part for under $20.
If it is the glass then "affordable" is relative...
That part number the GLASS ASSEMBLY is on E BAY right now delivered for about $55 without the bulb.
or
If that is not affordable then go to J & P cycle online and review a sealed beam unit for about $35 delivered.
If it was me i would stay original.
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I am seeking to replace my yellowed lamp lens. It's plastic. Glass has not been legal for public road since the 50's?
I have ordered a AdjureT70100 on Amazon. Cheaper than J & P ($70) by a bunch and free shipping ($58).
Thanks to all who replied.
I have ordered a AdjureT70100 on Amazon. Cheaper than J & P ($70) by a bunch and free shipping ($58).
Thanks to all who replied.
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A 1998 FLT probably has the additional 4.5 inch ? passing lamps on front.
The lines on the glass of the original sealed beam factory passing lamps will match the original headlight from factory.
Some riders like those lines to match on all three lights while others do not care and replace with clear, yellow or whatever.
On my 1998 Road King all three are glass from the factory.
The passing lamps are sealed beam (non-replaceable bulb) from factory.
J & P cycle and Harley book are a good source to identify what is available on the market.
If the bike is stock i would take that head lamp off and look at it again.
If it is stock the assembly is known to get a little film on the glass lens from the inside that makes the lens foggy and it can be cleaned in minutes to look brand new.
Some folks pour drug store alcohol and then swirl and dump in order to clean it.
I would imagine the film is do to condensation and heat cycles.
I just use a long screw driver with a clean microfiber towel and wipe the inside of it using the rear access provided with bulb removal.
The original factory head lamp bulb will also shine with a slightly yellowish tint as opposed to some modern bulbs available that are white or blue-white to the eye.
The bulb can be replaced in the head lamp and you can study the bulb package for the color desired.
Some riders also want the tint or color temp to match in all three lights (head light and passing lamps) while others do not care.
A bright blue-white headlight with yellowish-white passing lamps may look odd to some.
If a 1998 stock factory bike is parked next to a newer stock Harley the head light and passing lights will look yellowish or antique-white as opposed to the blue-white of the newer bike.
Just trying to share detailed information that may save someone money and time.
Glad you found something to your satisfaction.
The lines on the glass of the original sealed beam factory passing lamps will match the original headlight from factory.
Some riders like those lines to match on all three lights while others do not care and replace with clear, yellow or whatever.
On my 1998 Road King all three are glass from the factory.
The passing lamps are sealed beam (non-replaceable bulb) from factory.
J & P cycle and Harley book are a good source to identify what is available on the market.
If the bike is stock i would take that head lamp off and look at it again.
If it is stock the assembly is known to get a little film on the glass lens from the inside that makes the lens foggy and it can be cleaned in minutes to look brand new.
Some folks pour drug store alcohol and then swirl and dump in order to clean it.
I would imagine the film is do to condensation and heat cycles.
I just use a long screw driver with a clean microfiber towel and wipe the inside of it using the rear access provided with bulb removal.
The original factory head lamp bulb will also shine with a slightly yellowish tint as opposed to some modern bulbs available that are white or blue-white to the eye.
The bulb can be replaced in the head lamp and you can study the bulb package for the color desired.
Some riders also want the tint or color temp to match in all three lights (head light and passing lamps) while others do not care.
A bright blue-white headlight with yellowish-white passing lamps may look odd to some.
If a 1998 stock factory bike is parked next to a newer stock Harley the head light and passing lights will look yellowish or antique-white as opposed to the blue-white of the newer bike.
Just trying to share detailed information that may save someone money and time.
Glad you found something to your satisfaction.
Last edited by im; Feb 20, 2015 at 09:17 AM.
