Round headlight guys. .. . . Post 'em up

[Shawn60]

Originally posted by jfmzrx
Quick question about the round headlight mod -- is there a performance-related reason for doing this, like much more illumination...putting a round headlight on it makes it look like a UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) circa 1970's.

Just wondering why so many choose to make the Rex look like an old Suzukahondayamasaki-something.

Some of the aftermarket headlights have better beam patterns...and I like the old school look.

[ZRXBubba]

Originally posted by MavWrek
You handled that, in a clear & concise, , ,, adult like manner

You could learn from me




And as also stated after me, I have a brighter, better bulb and a better reflective housing, it's BRIGHT, thanks again Jim

[Simon]

Originally posted by jfmzrx
Quick question about the round headlight mod -- is there a performance-related reason for doing this, like much more illumination or much less drag? It seems to me that most folks like the Rex because of its original timeless styling; putting a round headlight on it makes it look like a UJM (Universal Japanese Motorcycle) circa 1970's.

I guess I can see bastardizing a non-green model since they aren't the real deal anyways, but to me its like removing the split window from a '63 Corvette Coupe.

Flame suit on but the intent of the question is not to offend. Just wondering why so many choose to make the Rex look like an old Suzukahondayamasaki-something.

man, i never thought of it that way. i think i'm gonna go put my fairing on too so my bike can look just like all the other rexes. oh wait, mine's red so i guess it's not a real one and doesn't really matter. thanks for the heads up.


(note to self: must make more of an effort to pretend i am eddie lawson and not an individual)

[MavWrek]

Originally posted by ZRXBubba
You could learn from me

THE HELL YOU SAY! ! ! ! ! !

[MavWrek]

Originally posted by Midnight Rider

(note to self: must make more of an effort to pretend i am eddie lawson and not an individual)

Dats what I'm talkin bout Willis

[Simon]

traitor!

[MavWrek]

Originally posted by Midnight Rider




traitor!

[ZRXBubba]

Oh yeah, your whole "brick wall" thing, want me to use the dry core machine or just get out the BFH?

[budzrex]

I guess I can see bastardizing a non-green model since they aren't the real deal anyways, but to me its like removing the split window from a '63 Corvette Coupe.



And you can always glass the window divider back in
you vette guys get bent over anything

[MavWrek]

Originally posted by ZRXBubba
Oh yeah, your whole "brick wall" thing, want me to use the dry core machine or just get out the BFH?

I just quoted Steve

[btl68]

Originally posted by MavWrek



Sorry Bro

to Joe...



To answer the question why...



If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand...



Seriously, I grew up on round headlights, and there just aren't enough new bikes out there with them as standard equipment. Plus, everyone that has a ZRX mainly started with the small fairing and square headlight...I sure don't want to be like everyone else.

BTW, mine started life 22 months and 43,000 miles ago as a green bike...

[ZRXBubba]

Night gurls, play nice, got an early start and a looooooooooooooooooooooong day tomorrow.

[MavWrek]

Originally posted by ZRXBubba
Night gurls, play nice, got an early start and a looooooooooooooooooooooong day tomorrow.

[ZRXBubba]

Originally posted by MavWrek

Yer SO abrasive.

[flounder]

Mines a '78 KZ1000 replica chrome bucket. Retainer ring bent in my wreck. Already got new chrome retainer. Going to paint bucket low gloss black.
Headlight black bracket from Holeshot.
Blinkers are LED strips on each side of radiator.

[jfmzrx]

Makes a little more sense to me now. Around here (Boston) it is rare to see another Rex so the stock look stands out enough.

Of course, if i do the mod. I'm going to have to get an MP3 recording of the buzzing noise from the fairing vibrating against that inner shelf piece. Time for more double-sided tape....

[Simon]

that's funny... we all know what you mean.

[Crazy Carl]

Ooh. Round headlight w/Z1-R style fairing & Hesa tail would be BITCHEN. Do the whole up in matte black & brushed aluminum. Maybe if/when I can swing the $$$ for 2nd Rex.

[green12]

Still though, if this thing wasn't green, and have the look it does, I would have bought a GSX 1100G cheaper. Round head light and all.

[mondojava]

addamsx2,

What bike did your fairing come from?

[halfwaythere]

Originally posted by mondojava
addamsx2,

What bike did your fairing come from?

Just type "cafe faring"; without the quotes, into eBay. Many to choose from.

Other key words to search by are quarter fairing, small fairing, fly screen, front fairing etc.

[87hurricane]

Back on subject, heres mine. ZR7 headlight and bracket, factory fit, looks great, and its bright too, I still need to put in a better bulb and wire up some relays though.

[ratpick]

Originally posted by mondojava
addamsx2,

What bike did your fairing come from?

yOU CAN GET THEM HERE
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/B...014200/c-10111

[GA Limited GM]

Love from the past.

[addamsx2]

I purchased it at Cycle Gear. As stated before there are a lot of them out there. I filled in the two small headlight mounting holes and modified the stock fairing mounts to hold the round light. Cut out side plates and welded to the stock fairing mounts to cover up mount, wires etc. No buffeting and decent wind protection. I get lots of "what year is that bike"

[MavWrek]

Anybody do the SV1000 bucket / brkt set-up?

[Gothmog]

My set up, per request, since I forgot to mention it, is a bucket from cycle recycle and a ZR7 bracket. Both were sanded extensively and powdercoated black. I bought the flyscreen from someone on the board, came from europe is all I know.

[scs]

[JWDevil]

Here's mine with a Ducati bikini

[JWDevil]

Another pic