M750 '98 replacement headlight

larsen · 19-11-2018, 08:54 PM

Can anyone suggest a simple and cheap replacement headlamp for my project as the silvering on the reflector on my Bosch has suffered over time till now the bottom 25% of the silvering has gone. Thanks in advance for any help.

Darkness · 19-11-2018, 09:13 PM

Have a look at this, http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...Headlight+ring

And have a word with Gazza whether he's got any spacer rings left to exchange for Commando vouchers?

Mr Gazza · 19-11-2018, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the plug Darkness.

Yes always happy to receive Commando vouchers. I still have Black, Gold and bare adapter rings in stock at the original prices +export duty to Caernarfon..

The ring allows you to fit any 7" unit that takes your fancy.. Stick to H4 fitting and you can also keep the original plugs and wiring.
Almost any unit will be an improvement on the standard fitment Bosch.

Details here;
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=56038

jerry · 20-11-2018, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larsen

Can anyone suggest a simple and cheap replacement headlamp for my project as the silvering on the reflector on my Bosch has suffered over time till now the bottom 25% of the silvering has gone. Thanks in advance for any help.

I have one you can have for £10 plus postage its a crystal clear 7'' one aftermarket brand new ,,

im away in Thaikand but can get daughter to dig it out

Nickj · 20-11-2018, 07:42 AM

I've got a good original light fitting off an S2R ..... BUT it will still be less than good.

I'd go with Mr Gazza's conversion ring and fit a light that works better, I did hence the spare and yep works a treat.

Jez900ie · 22-11-2018, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickj

I've got a good original light fitting off an S2R ..... BUT it will still be less than good.

I'd go with Mr Gazza's conversion ring and fit a light that works better, I did hence the spare and yep works a treat.

Totally agree. Mr Gazza's ring makes a huge variety of options available. The best bit is that once fitted you will have a headlight that actually lights up the road. Get rid of the FisherPrice standard one...

Nickj · 22-11-2018, 06:16 PM

The Gazzagate ring of confidence ... think old toothpaste ads

utopia · 22-11-2018, 06:48 PM

Ha, ha. Though "Gazgate" scans more accurately.

I've said plenty on these before but I'll repeat ...
A truly brilliant mod.
The crap headlight issue had been discussed on this forum ever since I first joined, with no economic solution which retained the classic monster shell ever being found.
Then Gazza's mod came along and suddenly, and for just a mere tenner, any 7 inch unit on the planet could be fitted.
The kit is excellent quality too.
But there's more.
This kit is pure motorcycle folk-art, produced by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts, and sold at a friendly price.
Call me an old softie (you wouldn't be the first) but I value mine for a lot more than just the improvement in the headlight.
Proper, salt of the earth motorcycle gear, the likes of which is seldom available in today's world.
I've got two, even though I only have one monster.

mickj · 23-11-2018, 09:13 AM

That's a proper endorsement, made me think of buying one even though I don't have a round headlight to put it in.

jakefh · 25-11-2018, 07:20 PM

Does anybody have any recommendations for a 7" unit for a M900sie?

Mr Gazza · 25-11-2018, 08:11 PM

I have been using an Autopal crystal unit for a couple of years now, they are sold as land rover defender upgrades. It works well with Osram Nightbreaker or Phillips X-treme vision bulbs. The bulbs seem to have been improved upon since I last bought some, so should be even better now.
I am now using an H4 LED bulb with great success, but unfortunately I can't find that particular one for sale anymore... There are plenty to choose from though.

The Cibie H180 has good reviews, but sadly I can't give one myself as they were out of stock when I tried to buy one... Dacs has one but I don't know if he's tried it out in the dark yet.

Jerry tried a Wipac polycarbonate unit with apparent success, I can't recall the model number at the moment!

If you search under upgrades for Defenders or the old Mini you will come up with quite a few alternatives including the ones mentioned.

If you really want to see where you're going, but aren't too worried about a traditional look, there is a plethora of powerful LED units out there, many of which have been tried by members on here using my conversion rings. They all seem to be very good, but the price varies considerably... Expect some recommendations from users..

Finally, a big thank you to all those above saying flattering things about my adaptors.. Especially the big softie..

jakefh · 26-11-2018, 08:45 PM

Thanks for the suggestions.

Is this the Cibie you were talking about?
https://www.minisport.com/cibcb08244...-unit-rhd.html

Darkness · 26-11-2018, 09:50 PM

Yes, but is there a sidelight with that one, and they are out of stock at the moment.
Try these:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-CIBIE...MAAOxyuCJRfeak

Darkness · 26-11-2018, 09:59 PM

Or if you are feeling flush:
http://www.simmonites.com/shop/vehic...led-headlamps/

dacs · 26-11-2018, 10:06 PM

I got my Cibie from Larkspeed. Not done much after-dark mileage with it, but enough to know that the Cibie unit actually marshals the photons into a beam, unlike the original lamp which just allowed them to wander off in any direction they liked. As for Mr Gazza`s Ring (sorry, cant resist), it works very nicely indeed.

19-11-2018, 08:54 PM	#1
larsen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Caernarfon Bike: M750 Posts: 40	M750 '98 replacement headlight Can anyone suggest a simple and cheap replacement headlamp for my project as the silvering on the reflector on my Bosch has suffered over time till now the bottom 25% of the silvering has gone. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ '40 Indian Chief, '80 Moto Guzzi Le Mans MK 2, '97 Buell S1 Lightning, '98 Ducati M750 Monster

19-11-2018, 09:13 PM	#2
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Have a look at this, http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...Headlight+ring And have a word with Gazza whether he's got any spacer rings left to exchange for Commando vouchers? __________________ Original and Best since 1993 Last edited by Darkness; 19-11-2018 at 10:42 PM..

19-11-2018, 10:25 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,804	Thanks for the plug Darkness. Yes always happy to receive Commando vouchers. I still have Black, Gold and bare adapter rings in stock at the original prices +export duty to Caernarfon.. The ring allows you to fit any 7" unit that takes your fancy.. Stick to H4 fitting and you can also keep the original plugs and wiring. Almost any unit will be an improvement on the standard fitment Bosch. Details here; http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...ad.php?t=56038 __________________

20-11-2018, 07:42 AM	#5
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	I've got a good original light fitting off an S2R ..... BUT it will still be less than good. I'd go with Mr Gazza's conversion ring and fit a light that works better, I did hence the spare and yep works a treat. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

22-11-2018, 06:16 PM	#7
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,189	The Gazzagate ring of confidence ... think old toothpaste ads __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

22-11-2018, 06:48 PM	#8
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,545	Ha, ha. Though "Gazgate" scans more accurately. I've said plenty on these before but I'll repeat ... A truly brilliant mod. The crap headlight issue had been discussed on this forum ever since I first joined, with no economic solution which retained the classic monster shell ever being found. Then Gazza's mod came along and suddenly, and for just a mere tenner, any 7 inch unit on the planet could be fitted. The kit is excellent quality too. But there's more. This kit is pure motorcycle folk-art, produced by an enthusiast, for enthusiasts, and sold at a friendly price. Call me an old softie (you wouldn't be the first) but I value mine for a lot more than just the improvement in the headlight. Proper, salt of the earth motorcycle gear, the likes of which is seldom available in today's world. I've got two, even though I only have one monster.

23-11-2018, 09:13 AM	#9
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	That's a proper endorsement, made me think of buying one even though I don't have a round headlight to put it in. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

25-11-2018, 07:20 PM	#10
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	Does anybody have any recommendations for a 7" unit for a M900sie?

25-11-2018, 08:11 PM	#11
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,804	I have been using an Autopal crystal unit for a couple of years now, they are sold as land rover defender upgrades. It works well with Osram Nightbreaker or Phillips X-treme vision bulbs. The bulbs seem to have been improved upon since I last bought some, so should be even better now. I am now using an H4 LED bulb with great success, but unfortunately I can't find that particular one for sale anymore... There are plenty to choose from though. The Cibie H180 has good reviews, but sadly I can't give one myself as they were out of stock when I tried to buy one... Dacs has one but I don't know if he's tried it out in the dark yet. Jerry tried a Wipac polycarbonate unit with apparent success, I can't recall the model number at the moment! If you search under upgrades for Defenders or the old Mini you will come up with quite a few alternatives including the ones mentioned. If you really want to see where you're going, but aren't too worried about a traditional look, there is a plethora of powerful LED units out there, many of which have been tried by members on here using my conversion rings. They all seem to be very good, but the price varies considerably... Expect some recommendations from users.. Finally, a big thank you to all those above saying flattering things about my adaptors.. Especially the big softie.. __________________

26-11-2018, 08:45 PM	#12
jakefh Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CHELMSFORD Bike: M900sie Posts: 23	Thanks for the suggestions. Is this the Cibie you were talking about? https://www.minisport.com/cibcb08244...-unit-rhd.html

26-11-2018, 09:50 PM	#13
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Yes, but is there a sidelight with that one, and they are out of stock at the moment. Try these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-CIBIE...MAAOxyuCJRfeak __________________ Original and Best since 1993

26-11-2018, 09:59 PM	#14
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Or if you are feeling flush: http://www.simmonites.com/shop/vehic...led-headlamps/ __________________ Original and Best since 1993

26-11-2018, 10:06 PM	#15
dacs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Aylsham Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 193	I got my Cibie from Larkspeed. Not done much after-dark mileage with it, but enough to know that the Cibie unit actually marshals the photons into a beam, unlike the original lamp which just allowed them to wander off in any direction they liked. As for Mr Gazza`s Ring (sorry, cant resist), it works very nicely indeed. __________________ NFN