New guy with a question and/or advice needed
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New guy with a question and/or advice needed
Hey all, just got a '05 F4i about two weeks ago that is in need of some TLC... While I'm ok working on things and nothing really scares me (I can take ANYTHING apart ) I would like some advice/direction on what to do about a headlight for my bike, please.
I bought the bike for a good deal and the thing is, it has a few issues. One being the headlight was busted, it still worked, but would not be able to get it wet. My question is what is a good, frugal - dollar wise, alternative to the OEM assembly? I've had no luck finding a complete assembly that is worth anything yet (will keep looking) and figured I would ask the experts.
Any help/advice/links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking,
Barry
I bought the bike for a good deal and the thing is, it has a few issues. One being the headlight was busted, it still worked, but would not be able to get it wet. My question is what is a good, frugal - dollar wise, alternative to the OEM assembly? I've had no luck finding a complete assembly that is worth anything yet (will keep looking) and figured I would ask the experts.
Any help/advice/links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking,
Barry
Last edited by barryf1fan; 12-14-2009 at 09:57 PM.
#2
how much are you thinking? i paid 200 for mine and they look brand new, and it was the entire assembly. i saw one assembly go for 120 shipped in the same condition on ebay, i wasnt quick enough to get them. you can get a really nice set for about 200, but any less than that is hard to do, more than that is easy to do. what exactly is wrong with yours?
#3
how much are you thinking? i paid 200 for mine and they look brand new, and it was the entire assembly. i saw one assembly go for 120 shipped in the same condition on ebay, i wasnt quick enough to get them. you can get a really nice set for about 200, but any less than that is hard to do, more than that is easy to do. what exactly is wrong with yours?
I have seen the one's on ebay for like $140 +$45 shipping, but they are located in Hong Kong and didn't know the quality of those lights. I would like to get the Delkivic (sp?) but they are $200+, and that end up what I have to go with.
Thanks for the response, van.
Barry
#4
i dunno if id get one from hong kong either. it would take you forever to get it. mine had a busted lense and they tried to put a black out to cover it up. the way they did it looked horrible
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...Q5fAccessories
this is the only oem one i could find. the guy selling mine wanted like 280, plus 20 shipping, i offered him 180 and he said 200 shipped. you might could try that. just keep your eyes, more will come up. if i find anymore ill send a link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...Q5fAccessories
this is the only oem one i could find. the guy selling mine wanted like 280, plus 20 shipping, i offered him 180 and he said 200 shipped. you might could try that. just keep your eyes, more will come up. if i find anymore ill send a link
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i dunno if id get one from hong kong either. it would take you forever to get it. mine had a busted lense and they tried to put a black out to cover it up. the way they did it looked horrible
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...Q5fAccessories
this is the only oem one i could find. the guy selling mine wanted like 280, plus 20 shipping, i offered him 180 and he said 200 shipped. you might could try that. just keep your eyes, more will come up. if i find anymore ill send a link
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...Q5fAccessories
this is the only oem one i could find. the guy selling mine wanted like 280, plus 20 shipping, i offered him 180 and he said 200 shipped. you might could try that. just keep your eyes, more will come up. if i find anymore ill send a link
Thanks, I'll keep an eye out on ebay.
Oh well, I will have to wait til after Christmas and hopefully get some money from Santa.
#9
i was at the auto parts store and stumbled upon an isle of headlights in various shapes and sizes and LED & HID(whatever that is) for 15$-35$. it might be worth looking at.
Does anyone know the difference between an auto light and a bike?
is the auto light gona pull too much juice or anythng??
id really apreciate some knowledgesharing here as i was hoping to build a custom screen around this awesome pair of led strips..
tell me if this is a bad idea electrically speaking.
im just now reading a electricalintrobook learning about ohms and watts and such but i dont fully have a handle on it yet.
cheers-
Does anyone know the difference between an auto light and a bike?
is the auto light gona pull too much juice or anythng??
id really apreciate some knowledgesharing here as i was hoping to build a custom screen around this awesome pair of led strips..
tell me if this is a bad idea electrically speaking.
im just now reading a electricalintrobook learning about ohms and watts and such but i dont fully have a handle on it yet.
cheers-
#10
One place you can watch besides Ebay, is Stuntlife.com. Stunters love the F4i and a lot of them buy them and strip them down as streetfighters and will sell off good parts they don't need anymore.
Or you could look at turning it into a streetfighter yourself by removing the fairngs and throwing an Acerbis headlight on it.
Or you could look at turning it into a streetfighter yourself by removing the fairngs and throwing an Acerbis headlight on it.