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18-09-2018, 06:48 AM | #1 |
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Monster 696 headlight swap
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I'm rebuilding a Monster 696 (I'll maintain a build thread here) and want to put a more classic looking headlight on. The Motodemic light is coming in at £764 so that's out. I'm ok with halogen, would prefer LED, but mainly want a hassle free install. Any ideas? Cheers. |
18-09-2018, 06:59 AM | #2 |
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I don’t think that there are any hassle free ways of swapping the standard light for a classic round one. It is not quite as straightforward as it might seem. When I was planning to do it to my M1100evo I was going to have to fabricate a bracket to hold the instrument panel and fit some headlight mounting brackets to the forks. However I bow to the superior knowledge of others who have actually done the conversion if they say it was easy.
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18-09-2018, 07:31 AM | #3 |
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18-09-2018, 10:02 AM | #5 | |
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One of our Flemish friends, Jan, did a conversion using a classic Monster light a few years back. This is what he used (note that, as Pedro mentioned, you couldn't now use an HID bulb like Jan, as it wouldn't pass the new MOT):
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=48727 Quote:
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18-09-2018, 10:04 AM | #6 |
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18-09-2018, 11:18 AM | #7 |
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That's a nice idea.
I'm going to go with the Motodemic set up and eat the extra cost. Sticking with halogen instead of LED to keep the classic look. Never ride at night so don't care |
18-09-2018, 03:30 PM | #8 |
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At £764 for a headlight when you never ride at night, its tempting to suggest removing the whole thing and getting a daytime only mot.
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18-09-2018, 04:37 PM | #9 |
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18-09-2018, 06:55 PM | #10 |
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The info is
New failures There are new failures for: light source and lamp not compatible daytime running lamps front fog lamps reversing lamps So say having the wrong light spource in a standard light fitting could be a fail if it doesn't work. For example a HID that gives a stuffed beam pattern as the reflector is the wring shape and the lens is designed for a light source at a different height above the reflector. A whole replacement unit wouldn't fail this as long as its was designed for purpose and has the relevant E and DOT stamps.
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15-10-2018, 10:14 PM | #13 |
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That's a really nice looking unit - I much prefer it to the LED versions.
As for the indicators, if you like the look of the Ducati Performance ones but not the price, have a look at Desmoworld's offerings from Germany. They do some copies that look identical but for a fraction of the price. Have a look at this thread: http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=55912 The updated links are here: https://www.desmoworld.com/blinker-6936-967 https://www.desmoworld.com/desmoworl...nkl.-wider-970 I've had a number of Desmoworld items - top quality and great service. |
16-10-2018, 03:52 AM | #14 |
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I have these Ducati Performance/De Pretto Moto ones for sale if any good for you? They do have 10mm threads though so maybe won't fit the Motodemic but were originally for the 696/1100 bikes.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=52970
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16-10-2018, 04:32 AM | #15 |
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Nice !
That is a nice unit, well made and at ten minutes to fit must be well thought out, a great looking upgrade, now where did I put that letter to Santa....
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