Duel Headlights

[Shammua]

Has anyone done this without overloading the electrical system? I have always liked the look and think with duel lights you can adjust each to give a better pavement spread while riding. I have to replace my headlights assembly so was wondering whats my best option.

I was cruising down the highway and a guy changed lanes in an area where they were repaving the road, he knocked loose a large piece of asphalt and it slammed into my bike and my face. Fortunately I was able to turn my head enough to actually take the blow to the side of my head but sadly the bike couldn't do that so it shattered my headlight. The housing is bent to hell too so it's a whole new install not just the glass. On the plus side, now it's something I can upgrade to better if it's out there.

LOVING the saddle bags and trunk, even my daughter doesn't mind riding as much. Plus I can do so much more because I can carry stuff now.

[jonathan180iq]

There are 100 different options for headlights and I am also a fan of the twin set up.

That said, there is a lot of wiring that stored in the factory headlight cavity, so I would be very careful of what you do up there.

Personally, I would revert to stock and then just make yourself a lightbar and install some automotive fog lights. You don't have to run them all the time and you'll be able to control them when you need them to help lessen the load on the electrical system

[Water Warrior 2]

Yup, stick with the stock headlight and add auxilary lighting. I would look for LED lights that pull no more than 40 watts total. They are pretty spendy but really work well. Two 20 watt LED lights will light up your world.

A second alternative is HID lights but I wouldn't waste my time. I doubt you could find a replacement for the GZ bucket and as auxilary lights they need a warm up time. No instant on when you need it in a hurry.

A third alternative is at Walmart. Cheap driving lights with MR-16 Halogen bulbs. They normally come with 50 watt bulbs. Just substitute 20 watt bulbs and ride on. Note..... they are subject to early death due to vibration on the bike. Been there, done that. If however you could find 15 or 20 watt LEDs to replace the Halogen bulbs you would be a happy camper with no vibration issues.

[Shammua]

OK So I will be sticking with the stock light then and adding aux.

After looking at the damage and how it's setup it turns out I wasn't looking close enough or paying enough attention or what ever, anyway it's just the glass that broke, everything else seems to be fine.

Can I just replace the glass and move on? Believe it or not the light does still work, I honestly have to say I can see better without the glass. To bad I couldn't find a clear glass cover instead of one with the textured like it had.

[Water Warrior 2]

Originally Posted by Shammua

OK So I will be sticking with the stock light then and adding aux.

After looking at the damage and how it's setup it turns out I wasn't looking close enough or paying enough attention or what ever, anyway it's just the glass that broke, everything else seems to be fine.

Can I just replace the glass and move on? Believe it or not the light does still work, I honestly have to say I can see better without the glass. To bad I couldn't find a clear glass cover instead of one with the textured like it had.

Check ebay for a new or used headlight. Be sure it will fit the GZ. Sometimes New Old Stock (NOS) will come up and be nearly the same price as used. Note........this does not apply to bulbs. Bulbs do age on the shelf in a warehouse and are dimmer and have a much shorter life span when use. Always buy bulbs from a high volume outlet or busy local parts store to assure newer merchandise.

[Shammua]

Would this work for the secondary lights (or what ever they are called)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2B8SF4TS2YZYV

I'm hoping this is within ranges and will do.
Still haven't found a replacement light yet, then again I haven't looked much either. :/