Headlight wanted.

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alfiemorris
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Headlight wanted.

Post by alfiemorris »

I'm looking for one that will fit between fork ears, 4 3/4", on my T250. Any recommendations?
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ConnerVT
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Re: Headlight wanted.

Post by ConnerVT »

4 3/4"? Is this correct?

5 3/4" and 7" are more standard sizes. Probably can find a patterned part to fit these.
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Re: Headlight wanted.

Post by jabcb »

The stock T250/T350 flat-bottomed headlight is about the same size as a 5-3/4” headlight.
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Re: Headlight wanted.

Post by ConnerVT »

There you go.

Emgo 66-65073 - 5 3/4" chrome shell. Standard size light should fit. Just don't go too high wattage, without upgrading electrical system some.

I have the 7" model on my T500. Looks period correct, and have a much brighter headlight now, too.

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alfiemorris
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Re: Headlight wanted.

Post by alfiemorris »

:wth: Just measured again between fork ears 'cos I was doubting myself. Definately measures 4 and 3/4" ? How can this be? I have standard fork ears, bucket bracket and square bottom headlight? Fork ears look ok and not bent out of shape.
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Re: Headlight wanted.

Post by alanr »

you are after the bucket and ring mount set up(which I have spare.no bulb.).on my 250 l put 350 ears and flat bottom headlight on.l had to trim about an inch off the ears to fit.also have other spares.4 and 3/4 is correct.l also have rechromed 250 ears spare.
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