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TECHNICAL MOTOBRICK WRENCHING In Remembrance of Inge K. => The Motobrick Workshop => Topic started by: dcporter91 on December 11, 2016, 09:43:06 PM

Title: How do I change the headlight on my '87 K75s?
Post by: dcporter91 on December 11, 2016, 09:43:06 PM

Removed the fairing, along with the headlight on my 1987 K75s and looking to replace it with a round, fork-mounted headlight. Any specific concerns I should have when ordering in regards to wattage? Any websites/links for similar exchanges you've made on your old K bike?

Title: Re: How do I change the headlight on my '87 K75s?
Post by: Laitch on December 11, 2016, 10:08:43 PM

You could try this link (http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Speech-Introducing-Yourself), dcporter1, to start off.

Title: Re: How do I change the headlight on my '87 K75s?
Post by: dcporter91 on December 11, 2016, 10:14:19 PM

Haha ok ok... A good laugh, but I'm seriously looking for some help here :)

Title: Re: How do I change the headlight on my '87 K75s?
Post by: rbm on December 11, 2016, 11:16:39 PM

Your first alteration should be to buy a Eastern Beaver headlight relay kit and install that before even changing out the headlight enclosure.  It will do wonders for the longevity of your handlebar controls.  Stick to the standard 55/60 type H4s otherwise you risk melting the OEM lamp connector if you go for higher wattage.  High watt lights don't put more light on the road necessarily, because it depends a lot on the lens system being used in your replacement housing. If you are intent on using higher wattage H4s, then swap in a ceramic H4 connector for the OEM.

Title: Re: How do I change the headlight on my '87 K75s?
Post by: dcporter91 on December 12, 2016, 07:11:54 PM

Thank you rbm! Very helpful information! Will take all of that into consideration when puchasing