headlight ideas for my RSV

[xa-mont]

hey guys.

Looking for some ideas for headlights for my RSV.

I'm pretty keen on the Ape Dorsoduro headlight, but they are exxy.

I like pretty sleek looking stuff, i'm not too keen on the "mask" face like things AND i want some usable light as i live in the country.

It's that simple.

KTHNXBAI

[RevHead]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350576294481?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_870wt_932

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270986880155?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_693wt_958

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/140746996238?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/350576294481?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_870wt_932)

[nick76]

How about an RC8 headlight??
Its something that hardly gets done,and would suit the ape?
http://i.imgur.com/IyRk8.jpg
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KTM-RC8-OEM-HEADLIGHT-69314001000-BRAND-NEW-HEAD-LIGHT-WITH-BULBS-/400264910721?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d31a5d781&vxp=mtr#ht_2263wt_1396

[nick76]

The KTM one might look alittle long....
Omnia racing has some reasonably priced ones...
http://stores.ebay.com/OMNIA-RACING/_i.html?_fsub=290375016

[RevHead]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280901791494?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_1730wt_754

[StuNVA]

I bought a front headlight for a CFMoto 650NK for the busa the other day for $280. They wanted $900 for the GSR750 unit. A CB1000R might look ok too ??

http://www.650nk.com.au/

o (http://www.650nk.com.au/)r these maybe.

http://www.ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=485
(http://www.ausfr.com.au/cart/shopexd.asp?id=485)
I've seen a MotoMorini with these twins and it looked pretty schmick.

[wackyrider]

Trav, how about a K4 Gixxer headlight? Then all you need to do is make up a CF surround for it :)

[Tony Nitrous]

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8158/triplelights.jpg

[xa-mont]

yeah the RC8 one is a little big IMO. If it was the same but about half the hight i would love it.

I love these ones, but they are just SOOO common nowadays (probably because they look awesome):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fairing-Headlight-Harley-Universal-Buell-Naked-street-/230583478770?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35afd8a9f2#ht_7129wt_1002

I quite like the Vrod one too, but i'm not sure if it's maybe a little too round for my bike. also it wouldn't really allow me to make a front fairing that would cover the big gauges.

Speed trip ones stick out too far for my taste.

that CFmoto one is pretty cool, but it looks a little bulky. have you actually got it yet? If you could shoot me some more pictures (so i can see if i could debulk it a bit) that would be awesome.

I think the gix light would be too bulky by far.

Thanks guys.

[RevHead]

thats not a bad unit there Trav ,im sure i saw it on ebay global for about 100 bucks less

[StuNVA]

I'll put up some pics once I get it, it should be in next week, I know what you're saying about it's size that's the only thing that's concerning, me but it should be fine on the busa, if not, ebay it goes. I'll put some pics up with it next to the front of the Tuono that should give you a good idea on how it may look on the RSV.

[xa-mont]

yeah cool. thanks man.

[StuNVA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEa2Q3UjYro

[xa-mont]

thanks a lot for that man. i tried for ages to find more photo's of that bike. It's what gave me the confidence to get the CBR tail and make it fit (i loved the cbr tail since it came out and figured if someone else had already done it it couldn't be that hard)

Not a fan of the headlight he has though.

[kiwi kdx]

Nice! Anyone know what that dash is.

[wackyrider]

Nice! Anyone know what that dash is.

They're a Motogadget speedo. Bloody nice but a bit pricey. It's what I want to put on the Gixxer though

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280929589041&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en

[wackyrider]

I have no idea about the idiot lights though

[BANDITROD]

idiot lights are extra for that dash its a motogadget mini

[MattyDucati]

Good thread guys, some good info as I'm a bit stuck on this subject too :confused:

[StuNVA]

I have a mini motogadget dash coming, only thing I'm waiting on now, $285 landed.

Here is the headlight compared the the stock Tuono headlight. It's off a CFMoto 650NK, it will be going on my busa when I find some 50 - 54mm fork clamps.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm70/stunva/BusaBuild/CFvsTuonoHeadlight.jpg

[wackyrider]

I have a mini motogadget dash coming, only thing I'm waiting on now, $285 landed.

Do you have a link from where you bought it? Di you buy the dash by itself or the lights as well?

[StuNVA]

http://motogadget.com/en/digital-instruments/digital-speedo-mini/motoscope-mini.html

I (http://motogadget.com/en/digital-instruments/digital-speedo-mini/motoscope-mini.html) just got the dash, if I need idiot lights I'll make up a little LED rack around the dash. That's the plan anyway. I bought direct from Motogadget and saved a packet over the local price. With the dollar where it is today it would be a good buy too.

[Chase]

+1 on the Motogadget mini - I bought mine a couple weeks back (still waiting on delivery :mad:) , but I'm lazy so bought the idiot light cradle with it..

[Chase]

Just back to the original headlight stuff.. 2 headlights I was trying to locate for a decent $ that would look pretty fkn cool on the RSV are 1125CR and B-King. Both have a nice profile with solid lines (like your tank) and sit close on the forks.


http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT79Z4iNFFQt896V8v8S6Wn1aBVz7DrN A4QwrC6O6A_OEfLI1w1

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_nkw=1125CR Headlight Buell Front head Light B101130 &_itemId=140624587981

[StuNVA]

I priced a GSR750 one, $980, I don't know what the BKing would be worth but OEM might scare you. Maybe a wreckers.

[xa-mont]

The cf moto one actually looks pretty good. Worth considering

I really like the 1125cr light too. Nearly got one for the sv, but i totally forgot about them. Might look into that idea.

[RevHead]

ive bought a brand new oem k9 gixer unit ,was $760,but the seller took it out of the box ,dropping it and snapping off one of the lugs,good for me ! i got it for $80,2151

[StuNVA]

The Buell one would look pretty good

[xa-mont]

also remembered another one i like. The XT660X light.

http://www.bikewalls.com/pictures/Yamaha_XT660X_2004_08_1024x768.jpg

[StuNVA]

also remembered another one i like. The XT660X light.

http://www.bikewalls.com/pictures/Yamaha_XT660X_2004_08_1024x768.jpg

The CR one looks better, it just looks more angry.

[nick76]

the KTM Duke headlight is one of my favourites.............pity they are just hard to come by....
http://i.imgur.com/044zh.jpg

[xa-mont]

They are pretty fucking cool eh. but you can't get the fuckers anywhere and brand new they're like a whole G.

I'm gonna give peter theifens a call tomorrow and see how much the CR light is. from the states brand new they're cheap as.

[wackyrider]

Those Duke lights are porn, but as you both said, you just can't find them anywhere for sale

[Gix11]

Yea, it looked great on Krash's 1000:

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/upload/179220483165830.jpg

[NINJAINOZ]

Anyone looking for an RC8 headlight? I came across one on ebay at a reasonable price>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221121396936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Certainly would not suit my bike but it would look good on a later model fighter

[xa-mont]

they're way too long to be on a nekid bike i reckon.