696/796/1100 plug 'n' play LED headlight

Luddite · 30-06-2020, 04:29 PM

Just found this while browsing eBay - I'm not seriously considering it but I found it interesting as this is the first LED unit I've seen designed to fit in the standard 696/796/1100 frame.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-LED-H...4/153703683973

Not sure how much more effective it would be than the standard arrangement, bearing in mind that I think that the main reason for the poor illumination stems from the original headlamp shape, which this new unit retains.

By the way, anyone else reminded of spider eyes by this arrangement?

Darren69 · 30-06-2020, 04:41 PM

Jeez, that's a dear one. I was reminded of spider eyes when I saw these: -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-75W-650...UAAOSwIy1e2ze9

Is it me or are they just ugly?

Darren69 · 30-06-2020, 04:42 PM

These too, wtf?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycl...oAAOSwW5Je80sy

Paul_ · 30-06-2020, 06:52 PM

I have one but the one I bought is all black inside and has a plain cover. I decided I wanted to change the look of the headlight and give the bike a more modern look. Light output and spread is much much better than the stock unit, even though it had better bulbs installed.
It is plug and play, no horrible surprises.
I've found one flaw in the black paint inside the headlight under the high beam lense has bubbled under strong sunlight, magnified by the lense above. A strip and repaint in the winter will fix that.
Longevity? Its manufactured in China, some stuff is good, some not. I only hope if it does give out it's not when I'm riding home in the dark.

Luddite · 30-06-2020, 07:02 PM

That's interesting, Paul. When did you get yours?

Can you post up a photo?

Paul_ · 01-07-2020, 07:33 PM

I bought mine in January, from memory it took about 3 weeks to arrive.

I've tried posting photos but can't get them to upload onto here? Is there a how to guide on how to upload an image?

slob · 01-07-2020, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_

I bought mine in January, from memory it took about 3 weeks to arrive.

I've tried posting photos but can't get them to upload onto here? Is there a how to guide on how to upload an image?

http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...27&postcount=9

Paul_ · 01-07-2020, 08:04 PM

Paul_ · 01-07-2020, 08:08 PM

Paul_ · 01-07-2020, 08:09 PM

Thank you Slob ��

30-06-2020, 04:29 PM	#1
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	696/796/1100 plug 'n' play LED headlight Just found this while browsing eBay - I'm not seriously considering it but I found it interesting as this is the first LED unit I've seen designed to fit in the standard 696/796/1100 frame. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-LED-H...4/153703683973 Not sure how much more effective it would be than the standard arrangement, bearing in mind that I think that the main reason for the poor illumination stems from the original headlamp shape, which this new unit retains. By the way, anyone else reminded of spider eyes by this arrangement?

30-06-2020, 04:41 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Jeez, that's a dear one. I was reminded of spider eyes when I saw these: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-75W-650...UAAOSwIy1e2ze9 Is it me or are they just ugly? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

30-06-2020, 04:42 PM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	These too, wtf? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycl...oAAOSwW5Je80sy __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

30-06-2020, 06:52 PM	#4
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124	I have one but the one I bought is all black inside and has a plain cover. I decided I wanted to change the look of the headlight and give the bike a more modern look. Light output and spread is much much better than the stock unit, even though it had better bulbs installed. It is plug and play, no horrible surprises. I've found one flaw in the black paint inside the headlight under the high beam lense has bubbled under strong sunlight, magnified by the lense above. A strip and repaint in the winter will fix that. Longevity? Its manufactured in China, some stuff is good, some not. I only hope if it does give out it's not when I'm riding home in the dark. Last edited by Paul_; 30-06-2020 at 06:56 PM..

01-07-2020, 08:04 PM	#8
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124	Last edited by Paul_; 01-07-2020 at 08:07 PM..

30-06-2020, 07:02 PM	#5
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That's interesting, Paul. When did you get yours? Can you post up a photo?

01-07-2020, 07:33 PM	#6
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124	I bought mine in January, from memory it took about 3 weeks to arrive. I've tried posting photos but can't get them to upload onto here? Is there a how to guide on how to upload an image?

01-07-2020, 08:08 PM	#9
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124

01-07-2020, 08:09 PM	#10
Paul_ Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Plymouth Bike: M696 Posts: 124	Thank you Slob ��