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    Big Red Headlight alternative?

    Anyone ever alter or substitute their 84 and 85 BR headlight with something more modern and more effective? LEDs or something other than stock? Let's see what you have, or suggest. I'm thinking of the possibilities that are out there and available. Or, is there too much of an issue to do so? Thanks.
    Last edited by R-N-D; 01-06-2015 at 06:15 PM.
    85' Honda Big Red
    09' Yamaha YZ 250F
    2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
    2015 Polaris RZR 570 LE/Trail Edition
    2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

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    Quote Originally Posted by R-N-D View Post
    Anyone ever alter or substitute their BR headlight with something more modern and more effective? LEDs or something other than stock? Let's see what you have, or suggest. I'm thinking of the possibilities that are out there and available. Or, is there too much of an issue to do so? Thanks.
    I was guessing an 84 but then saw your signature.
    The 85 models use a regular H4 halogen headlight, just like a car
    and pretty impressive.
    Not sure what it would take to get an 85 headlight to fit.
    Surely someone has upgraded headlights.
    I actually hooked up some cheap garage sale driving lights to the rear rack so I could watch the plow after dark.
    No reason one of those couldn't face forward.

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    I've seen people wire up KC lights to them before.

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    Sorry, should have specified what year. I have an 84 but I'm also interested in an 85. Going to build an 85 soon. Thanks.
    85' Honda Big Red
    09' Yamaha YZ 250F
    2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
    2015 Polaris RZR 570 LE/Trail Edition
    2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

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    frankydodo is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    i ordered a set of 2 cree led headlight for mine. can't wait to see the result. i think a couple did this on the forum


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    http://m.ebay.com/itm/171521308132

    i'm going to install them on the front rack and wire them to the low or high position
    Last edited by frankydodo; 01-06-2015 at 08:48 PM.

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    Thanks. I just purchased a similar set for my Polaris Sportsman. Let me know how they work out. I may do the same for the BR.
    85' Honda Big Red
    09' Yamaha YZ 250F
    2012 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.
    2015 Polaris RZR 570 LE/Trail Edition
    2017 Suzuki DR-Z400SM

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    frankydodo is offline At The Back Of The Pack Arm chair racerFirst time rider
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    ill do! they are supised to come in this week!

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