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Title: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 24, 2018, 02:52:09 AM
Hello,

I just replaced the Headlights"URBAN" by a Truck-Lite round LED model.
Feel free to come back to me if you want technical information or others.

Good road

Gil
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: Richard230 on July 24, 2018, 03:32:54 AM
I like it.  :)
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: BrianTRice@gmail.com on July 24, 2018, 04:04:12 AM
I'd like to know how you mounted it for the wiki. Thanks!
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: dukecola on July 24, 2018, 04:14:09 AM
I'd like to know how you mounted it for the wiki. Thanks!
Me too, his mount looks pretty neat, like a fork mount bracket, and post mountable bucket (single bolt underneath).  That was one of the routes I was going to take but I wanted to retain the shroud around the instrument cluster.
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: KrazyEd on July 24, 2018, 10:34:25 AM
It looks a lot like the stock headlight on my 2013 FX
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: DanielCoffey on July 24, 2018, 12:43:21 PM
Looks great - we definitely need more pictures and a mention of mounting process or issues as approved LED assemblies are likely to be attractive.
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 24, 2018, 02:41:04 PM
Hello,

Find below how I changed the face of my Zero:
The first action is to move the pile of wires and connectors located behind the headlight under the compartment of the "tank" see photos and to realise a sheathing the wires to redirect the cables to the front.
Then it is necessary to realize a plate of fixation not provided by the provider and  I used and modified the support of the original (Photo).
On the other hand I had to go down the turns signal because otherwise they touch  the "tank".
Here is a picture with the dipped headlights and lights of the new lighthouse.
The lower part of the headlight lights up when the high beam is on. On the other hand I have not yet tested at night ...

Caracteristics of the Truck-Lite LED Headlight

Lower current requirement means less drain on the alternator, thus reducing consumption.
Low beam, high beam and parking light
12 V 31/18 W
Dimensions: Dia. approx. 177 mm, depth approx. 97 mm
Fits in many 7-inch
Sturdy, coated polycarbonate lens
Die-cast aluminium housing conforms to US military standards
Metallized reflector for clear, sharp illumination
Encapsulated electronics protect against corrosion and vibration (important for vehicles that are subject to powerful vibrations)
H4 connector
E-approved
Due to the illumination which is developed for right-hand traffic, it is not recommended to use this headlight in left-hand traffic.
http://www.truck-lite.com

If you need more...

Gil from France World Champion **
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: Erasmo on July 24, 2018, 10:04:36 PM
Very neat! Do you have a shot of the light pattern on a wall?
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 25, 2018, 12:23:30 PM
Hi,

I take a photo of this end of this week.

Gil
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: BamBam on July 26, 2018, 02:53:40 AM
I'm also curious about what you used for the headlight bezel since that doesn't appear to be part of the kit on Truck-Lite's website.
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 26, 2018, 10:11:53 AM
Hi,

I found the pack in Germany at Louis-Moto :
https://www.louis-moto.fr/artikel/truck-lite-phare-a-led-avec-bague-de-support/10059289?filter_article_number=10059289&list=4fccc240d9f3115855537ffcf1344e49

Gil
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: igorbaldo on July 26, 2018, 07:02:10 PM
Great job, Gil!
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 26, 2018, 08:35:35 PM

Thank you for your compliment.
 Gil
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: inhibernation on July 27, 2018, 11:18:40 AM
Looks great, Gil!

  I installed this fairly common LED by spending way too much time welding up traditional side brackets.  Loved the 5 3/4" round style but didn't appreciate the stressed wiring while trying to keep everything up front; thanks for showing how to relocate most of the wiring under the tank where it's far less exposed to the elements.  Had to add disconnects from the front ABS signals, but otherwise everything just barely fit even with the extra heated grip wiring. 

-Joshua
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 27, 2018, 11:41:06 AM
Hi,

I separed the stressed wiring of each side of the moto (see left side on the photo).
Does my answer correpond at you asking?

Gil
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: inhibernation on July 27, 2018, 12:00:09 PM
Yeah, that's pretty much what I did.  Separated the wiring by bringing the right control and front ABS wiring down the right side and the same with the left.  Made room for the wiring crossover by relocating the surprising large blinker relay.   
Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 27, 2018, 10:58:01 PM
Hi,

Here is a shot of the light pattern on screen?

Gil
Title: An other photo
Post by: GilTitan06 on July 29, 2018, 11:44:15 PM
An other photo with the new headlight and the new seat anti slip.

Title: Re: New Headlight, New Look!
Post by: SplinterOz on April 22, 2019, 05:09:40 AM
Thanks for the comment on Facebook.  Like you, I have moved the wiring under the tank, I just don't understand why Zero put that bulk up there in the first place.