Headlight Swap - Page 2

PolygonFla · 03-19-2007, 10:07 PM

No instructions. But it was very easy to mount. I used the factory holes and bolts where I could.

I decided to wire all four lights to the low beam circuit, So I don't have I high beam now. I am considering getting a flash modal to alternate the center two lights when the high beam is turned on.

Here is a close up of the mount.
I also stuck a piece of black foam between the interment cluster and the back of the shield. It worked very well.

I used SS Allen head screws to match the factory screws as closely as I could.

The lights are much lower than stock and I get no light leaking back at me

ambassador · 03-19-2007, 10:15 PM

Wow, looks cool, Somewhat different cowling mounting than on the GY-5 though but a fab mount doesn't seem out of the question...

PolygonFla · 03-19-2007, 10:25 PM

It came with some brackets that clamp on to the fork tubes, that I didn't use. I have them posted in the for sale section.

I like the look so much I think I'll do what ever I need to if they aren't practical for night driving. I have been riding with them for two days now and I haven't had oncoming traffic flash their lights at me, and it seems like I am being seen in traffic.

So far so good. I got good comments from a stranger on an R6

sheadouglas · 03-20-2007, 12:16 AM

I want one!!! Somebody figure out how to put one on these GY-5's!!!

Savage · 03-20-2007, 08:51 AM

Should be just the same

PolygonFla · 03-23-2007, 09:33 AM

Rode the bike for a good long night ride last night. The new lights worked surprisingly well. The light is not as focused as the stock headlight was. (though I never had any complaints about the light output of the stock Zongshen.) I changed out the light strictly for aesthetic reasons.

Anyway because there is about twice the overall light output the lack of focus is not a problem. At 50 mph I was reaching the end of the light pool in 2 seconds so it would be possible to overrun the headlight. I didnâ€™t have other cars flashing their lights at me, and I followed a friend for a short distance. He said when I am a certain distance behind him the light has glare but I mostly stayed closer or further from his bumper and it wasnâ€™t a problem.

So overall I give it a big thumbs up!

SamM · 03-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Great job!

sheadouglas · 03-24-2007, 12:09 AM

Now that you've gotten your bike all good lookin and stuff, go and drop that thing off in a big ole nasty mud hole and cover you and your bike in mud and take some pics. That would be a great thread to start: see who can post the muddiest pics! I know where some good mudholes are!!!

PolygonFla · 03-24-2007, 10:05 AM

Since I commute daily on this bike, Dropping it in a big ol' mud hole is gonna hafta wait.

I may get a bigger bike in the fall or next spring. (If China ever makes a 400 cc or bigger Dual Sport) Then I will put knobbies on it and find that mud hole.

BikerDave · 03-27-2007, 12:41 AM

I may have missed it somewhere but what kind of bike is yours? That is one nice lookin' ride! Is it basically stock or did you modify it to SM?

red2003 · 03-27-2007, 07:23 AM

Hey BikerDave. I just noticed you are in Vermont. Where abouts. I'm in Wolcott, about 15 minutes from Stowe. We gotta get together and ride man!!

PolygonFla · 03-27-2007, 07:38 PM

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I may have missed it somewhere but what kind of bike is yours? That is one nice lookin' ride! Is it basically stock or did you modify it to SM?

Hi Biker Dave,

I've been posting a lot here since getting my bike so I assumed everyone knew I ride a Zongshen, Sierra 200.

The mods have been, in the order performed; Drilled exhaust & cleaned up the weld at the exhaust header, Added soft luggage, After market air filter (best mod), Trimmed body panel to reach fuel valve while riding, Replaced taillight with LEDs, And replaced headlights.

The tires came on the bike, but they also come with knobbies, depending on who is selling it.

Planned;SS break line, LED turn signals on hand guards and larger fuel tank.

The bike is at the shop for the first factory service and the whole staff came outside to check out the lights.

Savage · 04-01-2007, 12:29 AM

Thru these on tonite to see how they looked and worked. Just ran 1 and it was much brighter.
May have to check O'Reilly's to see if they have some bigger ones. I kinda like the naked look.

Poly I sent you a PM.

Savage · 04-01-2007, 12:30 AM

oops, wrong pic. lol

fatboy250 · 04-01-2007, 09:56 AM

You know, I'd actually considered this as an option. If you look at the top of the triple tree there seems to be a location that this would mount right up. Then you have to find a way to make a speedo work, may go with the digital that's been posted before.

Anyway, good idea.

Jason

03-19-2007, 10:15 PM	#17
ambassador Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 1,200	Wow, looks cool, Somewhat different cowling mounting than on the GY-5 though but a fab mount doesn't seem out of the question... __________________ 06 Lifan 200 GY-5
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03-27-2007, 12:41 AM	#25
BikerDave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central VT Posts: 16	I may have missed it somewhere but what kind of bike is yours? That is one nice lookin' ride! Is it basically stock or did you modify it to SM? __________________ size DOESN'T matter!
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03-27-2007, 07:23 AM	#26
red2003 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Vermont, USA Posts: 1,240	Hey BikerDave. I just noticed you are in Vermont. Where abouts. I'm in Wolcott, about 15 minutes from Stowe. We gotta get together and ride man!! __________________ First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP!
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04-01-2007, 09:56 AM	#30
fatboy250 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: COLUMBIA, SC Posts: 973	You know, I'd actually considered this as an option. If you look at the top of the triple tree there seems to be a location that this would mount right up. Then you have to find a way to make a speedo work, may go with the digital that's been posted before. Anyway, good idea. Jason __________________ 2008 Jonway MC-70-150 2007 Roketa DB-07B (RSM-200E) 2006 Roketa DB-07A (RSX-200E) 1995 Kawasaki Concours (ZG1000)
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03-19-2007, 10:07 PM	#16
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	No instructions. But it was very easy to mount. I used the factory holes and bolts where I could. I decided to wire all four lights to the low beam circuit, So I don't have I high beam now. I am considering getting a flash modal to alternate the center two lights when the high beam is turned on. Here is a close up of the mount. I also stuck a piece of black foam between the interment cluster and the back of the shield. It worked very well. I used SS Allen head screws to match the factory screws as closely as I could. The lights are much lower than stock and I get no light leaking back at me
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03-19-2007, 10:25 PM	#18
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	It came with some brackets that clamp on to the fork tubes, that I didn't use. I have them posted in the for sale section. I like the look so much I think I'll do what ever I need to if they aren't practical for night driving. I have been riding with them for two days now and I haven't had oncoming traffic flash their lights at me, and it seems like I am being seen in traffic. So far so good. I got good comments from a stranger on an R6
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03-20-2007, 12:16 AM	#19
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	I want one!!! Somebody figure out how to put one on these GY-5's!!!
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03-20-2007, 08:51 AM	#20
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Should be just the same
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03-23-2007, 09:33 AM	#21
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Rode the bike for a good long night ride last night. The new lights worked surprisingly well. The light is not as focused as the stock headlight was. (though I never had any complaints about the light output of the stock Zongshen.) I changed out the light strictly for aesthetic reasons. Anyway because there is about twice the overall light output the lack of focus is not a problem. At 50 mph I was reaching the end of the light pool in 2 seconds so it would be possible to overrun the headlight. I didnâ€™t have other cars flashing their lights at me, and I followed a friend for a short distance. He said when I am a certain distance behind him the light has glare but I mostly stayed closer or further from his bumper and it wasnâ€™t a problem. So overall I give it a big thumbs up!
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03-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#22
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Great job!
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03-24-2007, 12:09 AM	#23
sheadouglas Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi Posts: 349	Now that you've gotten your bike all good lookin and stuff, go and drop that thing off in a big ole nasty mud hole and cover you and your bike in mud and take some pics. That would be a great thread to start: see who can post the muddiest pics! I know where some good mudholes are!!!
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03-24-2007, 10:05 AM	#24
PolygonFla Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida USA Posts: 196	Since I commute daily on this bike, Dropping it in a big ol' mud hole is gonna hafta wait. I may get a bigger bike in the fall or next spring. (If China ever makes a 400 cc or bigger Dual Sport) Then I will put knobbies on it and find that mud hole.
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04-01-2007, 12:29 AM	#28
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	Thru these on tonite to see how they looked and worked. Just ran 1 and it was much brighter. May have to check O'Reilly's to see if they have some bigger ones. I kinda like the naked look. Poly I sent you a PM.
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04-01-2007, 12:30 AM	#29
Savage Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 732	oops, wrong pic. lol
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