Headlight reflectors

[Guest]

The headlight reflector that I have for my '79 1000( E, S, etc.) has gone dull inside, on the mirrored surface. It says "Stanley 100" on the molded glass lens; and is designed for a removeable bulb like an H4, which is what I use. It looks like an automotive product, but I can't seem to find the manufacturer, much less a dealer for them anywhere online. Any thoughts or advice?
Thanks!

[Steve]

There are many choices availble on the internet. JC Whitney has several choices, not sure how many of them would be appropriate for a bike. The only difference that I have noticed between bike lights and car lights is that car lights will have a sharp cut-off in the light pattern on the left side, so it does not shine into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Bike lights have a shallow V along the upper edge, kinda like the Mazda logo.

Personally, I have used car lights on a bike and would rather use them.

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[focus frenzy]

There are many choices availble on the internet. JC Whitney has several choices, not sure how many of them would be appropriate for a bike. The only difference that I have noticed between bike lights and car lights is that car lights will have a sharp cut-off in the light pattern on the left side, so it does not shine into the eyes of oncoming drivers. Bike lights have a shallow V along the upper edge, kinda like the Mazda logo.

Personally, I have used car lights on a bike and would rather use them.

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thats what Harley does, they use a standard automotive sealed halogen sylvania lamp.

auto zone carrys aftermarket lights that use a H-4 bulb and use a modern focused reflector with smooth lens, some even have a integral halo ring.

I have seen a couple bikes here with them and see them on the road.

you just have to use the factory mounting ring from the stock GS headlight.

[hp1000s]

Thanks, folks!
That's pretty much what I was thinking...I guess that 7" round glass headlight reflectors aren't a fast-moving product these days, so no one advertises them. lol.