arrived on last train
Posted 15 June 2018 - 10:08 am
Hi All,
I've just updated the advert for my bike in the for sale section, as the mot tester has had to put tape on my dipped beam to pass the mot due to it being a European spec headlight.
Does anybody know of a another way of fixing this, or could somebody point me in the right direction for a new headlight?
When I bought the bike the owner admitted to just having been to Europe on tour but didn't mention that he had changed the headlight.
Any help appreciated
Neil
Monkey Boys Monkey
Posted 15 June 2018 - 12:38 pm
Maybe the previous owner still has the UK headlights ?
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Knight of Postsalot
Posted 15 June 2018 - 01:18 pm
As already highlighted by the tester, just put some black tape on for MOT's and you're fine.
You can change the headlight if you want, but a lot of hassle and expense for something minor like that unless someone will generously donate one.
The light beams are a lot flatter than for cars, so you wont have any trouble in normal riding.
Monkey Boy
Posted 15 June 2018 - 01:42 pm
just half a litre to go
Posted 17 June 2018 - 05:09 pm
Hi to all!
Gentlemen, please.
What changes?
What's the difference?
Cheers!
Att
Sidarta
TDM850 ano 2001 Honda XLX 250 1988
Honda Tornado 2005 - Honda CB400 1982
Honda CB350 1972 e 1973
Carpe Citizen
Posted 17 June 2018 - 06:23 pm
Hi to all!
Gentlemen, please.
What changes?
What's the difference?
Cheers!
A UK headlight (for left hand driving) shades the part of the beam which extends to the right hand side of the road, to prevent oncoming drivers from being blinded. A right hand drive headlight does the opposite
Lots of pictures of different beams here - https://www.google.c...iw=1366&bih=670
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Carpe junky
Posted 18 June 2018 - 09:29 pm
I recently exported my TDM to Italy, and only yesterday returned home with a UK spec headlamp unit, having had to buy an EU spec one for driving on the right.
As I recall, I've also got a slightly scuffed one in my garage from 2006 when I had a coming together with an old lady on a roundabout... take your pick!
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just half a litre to go
Posted 21 June 2018 - 01:23 am
A UK headlight (for left hand driving) shades the part of the beam which extends to the right hand side of the road, to prevent oncoming drivers from being blinded. A right hand drive headlight does the opposite
Lots of pictures of different beams here - https://www.google.c...iw=1366&bih=670
Hi fixitsan!
Now yes.
Here in Brazil, we follow the right hand of direction.
Thank you very much.
Thank you for the link
Cheers!
Att
Sidarta
TDM850 ano 2001 Honda XLX 250 1988
Honda Tornado 2005 - Honda CB400 1982
Honda CB350 1972 e 1973
has been here 4ever
Posted 21 June 2018 - 09:43 am
Every now and then someone posts up wanting a swap. You might find summat in for sale/wanted section.
I usually arrange a swap by Carpe 
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