Front fairing/headlight

rusche · 04-19-2011, 04:00 PM

I've got a "Travelon" 150cc dual-sport. trying to help out the "look" of the bike.
Ordered a new front fender, universal, should look lots better.
My question, what have you guys done for the front fairing/headlight? That thing is ugly, I want to replace it with something different, any suggestions?
Any other chinese styles bolt on?
Thanks

FastDoc · 04-19-2011, 04:01 PM

Welcome to the forum!

I used an Acerbis DOT headlight/fairing in the past with great results.

rusche · 04-19-2011, 04:40 PM

Any pictures?
I also plan on adding a few performance parts to the bike (I got it for $10, so I figure if I dump $500 into it I'll still come out on top

)
Unfortunately, its a 162FMJ, not very many performance parts available.
Anybody know where to get replacement plastics? I wouldnt mind having the farings that the previous owner removed

FastDoc · 04-19-2011, 04:43 PM

Motorcycle Superstore, Dennis Kirk, and Bike Bandit would be good places to look. Look for UFO, Maier, and Acerbis.

JTCAndrew · 04-19-2011, 04:58 PM

FastDoc has given you very good choices.....You can also search Ebay...

Thorgram · 04-19-2011, 06:12 PM

That front fender is awesome!!!

I bought a "Polisport Halo H4 Headlight"(a quick google search will show you what they look like), they are in the $60-$80 range but alot more compact and would probably look good on your bike.

$10? Wow, does it run? Man, I wish I could find deals like that!

rusche · 04-19-2011, 06:16 PM

Runs like a champ, had 250 miles on it. Didnt get ridden hardly ever, backed into it with the trailer and the rear fender shattered, owner got pissed and wanted it gone, so I took it off his hands

rusche · 04-19-2011, 06:28 PM

Would love a picture of the light, if youve got one, from what I found on google, I like it, would like to see how it fit on your bike

JTCAndrew · 04-19-2011, 08:40 PM

here's alink to when i swapped out my Hrad light - got it on ebay for$40 total inc. s&h

http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/...Andrew_Fornal/

Weldangrind · 04-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Welcome rusche!

I see that your bike has signal lights; do you plan to run it on the road? If so, beware that several of the China headlights aren't DOT.

Andrew, is your new light DOT? If so, that's a smokin' deal.

JTCAndrew · 04-19-2011, 10:37 PM

To Be honest I don't Know - However it Just Passed PA Inspection so no worries. I don't think our police in the area are going to be looking for that much detail anyway.....LOL

JTCAndrew · 04-19-2011, 10:42 PM

Hres another link to it.....I don't see anything about DOT But It's past my bedtime now, So I cannot see to well - LOL

http://www.2wheelscustom.com/Univers...ck_p_1042.html

ZZZZzzzzzz

SpudRider · 04-20-2011, 02:54 AM

Welcome to these forums, Rusche; we are glad you joined us!

You basically got your bike for free, so you can't get a better deal than that!

I think a standard, H4 headlight works quite well, especially for small motorcycles that don't reach high speeds.

However, not all H4 headlights are created equal. Some H4 headlights are designed much better than others, and effectively put more light on the road ahead.

After doing much research, I decided to purchase a Baja Designs headlight for my XR650L. I mounted the headlight this afternoon, and took a test ride this evening. I am pleased to report this 55W/60W, H4 headlight does a very good job illuminating the road.

https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/P-60...+Baja+D%2c+Red

Spud

SpudRider · 04-20-2011, 09:42 PM

It was cloudy today, but I managed to take a ride before the rain arrived. Here is a photograph of my recently installed, Baja Designs headlight.

This headlight is rugged, and easy to install. Best of all, this headlight does a very good job illuminating the road ahead.

Spud

FastDoc · 04-20-2011, 10:53 PM

Very sharp looking light, Spud! Looks better than stock, color match looks exact too!

04-19-2011, 04:00 PM	#1
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Front fairing/headlight I've got a "Travelon" 150cc dual-sport. trying to help out the "look" of the bike. Ordered a new front fender, universal, should look lots better. My question, what have you guys done for the front fairing/headlight? That thing is ugly, I want to replace it with something different, any suggestions? Any other chinese styles bolt on? Thanks
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04-19-2011, 04:01 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Welcome to the forum! I used an Acerbis DOT headlight/fairing in the past with great results. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-19-2011, 04:43 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Motorcycle Superstore, Dennis Kirk, and Bike Bandit would be good places to look. Look for UFO, Maier, and Acerbis. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-19-2011, 04:58 PM	#5
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	FastDoc has given you very good choices.....You can also search Ebay... __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-19-2011, 08:40 PM	#9
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	here's alink to when i swapped out my Hrad light - got it on ebay for$40 total inc. s&h http://s1238.photobucket.com/albums/...Andrew_Fornal/ __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-19-2011, 04:40 PM	#3
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Any pictures? I also plan on adding a few performance parts to the bike (I got it for $10, so I figure if I dump $500 into it I'll still come out on top ) Unfortunately, its a 162FMJ, not very many performance parts available. Anybody know where to get replacement plastics? I wouldnt mind having the farings that the previous owner removed
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04-19-2011, 06:12 PM	#6
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	That front fender is awesome!!! I bought a "Polisport Halo H4 Headlight"(a quick google search will show you what they look like), they are in the $60-$80 range but alot more compact and would probably look good on your bike. $10? Wow, does it run? Man, I wish I could find deals like that!
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04-19-2011, 06:16 PM	#7
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Runs like a champ, had 250 miles on it. Didnt get ridden hardly ever, backed into it with the trailer and the rear fender shattered, owner got pissed and wanted it gone, so I took it off his hands
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04-19-2011, 06:28 PM	#8
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Would love a picture of the light, if youve got one, from what I found on google, I like it, would like to see how it fit on your bike
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04-19-2011, 09:34 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Welcome rusche! I see that your bike has signal lights; do you plan to run it on the road? If so, beware that several of the China headlights aren't DOT. Andrew, is your new light DOT? If so, that's a smokin' deal. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-19-2011, 10:37 PM	#11
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	To Be honest I don't Know - However it Just Passed PA Inspection so no worries. I don't think our police in the area are going to be looking for that much detail anyway.....LOL __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-19-2011, 10:42 PM	#12
JTCAndrew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jamestown, PA Posts: 589	Hres another link to it.....I don't see anything about DOT But It's past my bedtime now, So I cannot see to well - LOL http://www.2wheelscustom.com/Univers...ck_p_1042.html ZZZZzzzzzz __________________ Andrew - Jamestown, PA 16134 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/Jtcomp2009#p/u 2009 Qlink XF200 Supermoto 1982 Honda CM200 Bobber - SOLD 2003 JEEP Liberty SPORT = 3" Lift 2002 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ - Family Cruiser
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04-20-2011, 02:54 AM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Welcome to these forums, Rusche; we are glad you joined us! You basically got your bike for free, so you can't get a better deal than that! I think a standard, H4 headlight works quite well, especially for small motorcycles that don't reach high speeds. However, not all H4 headlights are created equal. Some H4 headlights are designed much better than others, and effectively put more light on the road ahead. After doing much research, I decided to purchase a Baja Designs headlight for my XR650L. I mounted the headlight this afternoon, and took a test ride this evening. I am pleased to report this 55W/60W, H4 headlight does a very good job illuminating the road. https://www.bajadesigns.com/NET/P-60...+Baja+D%2c+Red Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-20-2011, 09:42 PM	#14
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	It was cloudy today, but I managed to take a ride before the rain arrived. Here is a photograph of my recently installed, Baja Designs headlight. This headlight is rugged, and easy to install. Best of all, this headlight does a very good job illuminating the road ahead. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-20-2011, 10:53 PM	#15
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Very sharp looking light, Spud! Looks better than stock, color match looks exact too! __________________ Happy to serve.
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