Sick of Antique Headlamp from the 70's & 80's

[frogmaster]

Goldwing so kicks Venture @ss in Cool Headlight department!!! Yes I bought an 2008 Venture and choked on the cassette player (Soon to be modded cubby hole).

 

Every time I see the Venture Headlamp it reminds me of the 4 or 5 Headlamps I replaced on 1970-80 Autos over the years.... (now I'm 45). Does anybody make a cool replacement???

 

Edited April 3, 2009 by frogmaster
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[SilvrT]

heh ... when I took my '06 out at night for the first time, I commented to my wife... "wow...it sure has a better headlight than the 'old' bike" ... (that being my '87 VR). I guess I just don't know what "good headlights" are ...

[BuddyRich]

You can put an Adjure 7" in it. I am also running a Bi-Xenon HID.

 

http://www.adjureinc.com/7headlamps.html

[SaltyDawg]

My question would be are you disappointed with the style or light output? The bulbs can be changed, in fact most of us have. I use a Sylvania Silverstar in mine. It's way brighter than the stock one.

[JoeFab]

I always liked the look of the road glide's dual headlights. It's pretty unique in the cruiser world. I wonder if you could mod the ventures front fairing to handle a dual headlight setup?

[pegscraper]

Yes, the Silverstar is real nice and bright and I like that. It's also twice as expensive as stock and has 1/4 of the life time. I just replaced it again last week, and I'm not sure I'm going to buy another one.

[T.J.]

You could always cover it with black plastic so you don't have to look at it,or trade it in for a Goldwing.

[SaltyDawg]

Yes, the Silverstar is real nice and bright and I like that. It's also twice as expensive as stock and has 1/4 of the life time. I just replaced it again last week, and I'm not sure I'm going to buy another one.

 

Knock on wood I have not had any problems. Been running mine for over 2 years and 52,000 miles.

[shm]

I just put in a Phillips Moto Vision H4, which was introduced to me on Motor Week. Have yet to ride at night, however the visibility during the day to oncoming and other traffic appears to have improved significantly. I purchased the bulb from cycle gear.

http://www.cyclegear.com/images/StreetAcc/Philips%20Moto%20Vision%20h4%20h7_77x77.jpghttp://www.cyclegear.com/images/design2/category_inc/prodlistseemore.gifPHILIPShttp://www.cyclegear.com/images/design2/category_inc/trans_sp.gifMotoVision Light Bulb$19.99

[Monsta]

I replaced my entire headlight on mine and used one from an 03 Suzuki SV1000N. T'was a PITA. But much better lighting especially with the SilverStar.

 

'Course I don't expect anyone to follow suit since I had the stock Suzuki light lying around after I put dual headlights on it for that cool Streetfighter look.

 

Anyway, it can be done. It's a PITA. There are instructions floating around here somewhere.

[Mariner Fan]

You can put an Adjure 7" in it. I am also running a Bi-Xenon HID.

 

http://www.adjureinc.com/7headlamps.html

 

Man, those lights look nice.

[KiteSquid]

I replaced my entire headlight on mine and used one from an 03 Suzuki SV1000N.

 

Can you post a photo of this install???

 

Why do you think it is superior to the Yamaha headlamp?

 

What bulb/bulbs does it take?

[Monsta]

I'll post a pic later today.

 

Main thing is that I got clear passing lamp lights. They didn't match the headlight. The Suzuki's was clear as well. The pattern is much sharper and the high beams just ROCKS! It uses the same bulb as stock.

 

Now all the lenses match.

[frogmaster]

My question would be are you disappointed with the style or light output? The bulbs can be changed, in fact most of us have. I use a Sylvania Silverstar in mine. It's way brighter than the stock one.

 

I'm disappointed about the STYLE. I'm glad I started this thread...

 

Nice link found.

 

Keep em coming guy & gals

[dragerman]

How about this for something different...

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33869

[frogmaster]

You can put an Adjure 7" in it. I am also running a Bi-Xenon HID.

 

http://www.adjureinc.com/7headlamps.html

 

 

Now that is getting Better TY for Link (Nice to have choices).

Edited April 5, 2009 by frogmaster
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