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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bigbikerrick on September 29, 2023, 07:15:10 PM

Title: Convert needs new headlight reflector. Suggestions..
Post by: bigbikerrick on September 29, 2023, 07:15:10 PM

Hello Folks, a couple of weeks ago, the little reflector "bucket" that resides inside the headlight shell, in front of the bulb broke off. I tried a no name brand projector /LED light and it was not good. terrible light output,and pattern. I am looking for something to replace the original, that has a decent reflector design.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Rick D.

Title: Re: Convert needs new headlight reflector. Suggestions..
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 29, 2023, 07:34:47 PM

I have a JW Speaker LED headlight in mine.
https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=37_154&products_id=5025
It was thicker than the sealed beam it replaced, so I had to elongate the three screw holes in the retaining ring.

I used this one in my V700 with an LED bulb, worked very well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OULUQO/

Title: Re: Convert needs new headlight reflector. Suggestions..
Post by: n3303j on September 29, 2023, 07:39:42 PM

Great fan of the Amazon Hella Charlie linked. One each on my T3 and Ural with LED bulb installed. Does the job at night.

Title: Re: Convert needs new headlight reflector. Suggestions..
Post by: bigbikerrick on September 30, 2023, 01:25:40 AM

Thank you, Charlie, and Ron. The Hella Charlie linked is what I put in my Eldorado many years ago, and it has a great light pattern. I have been using it with Silverstar bulbs, and the light output is excellent.
thanks
Rick

Title: Re: Convert needs new headlight reflector. Suggestions..
Post by: bigbikerrick on September 30, 2023, 12:32:53 PM

I just bought the Hella, Charlie linked to on Amazon. I like the more traditional look on the convert  better than the futuristic looking LED unit, and I can always put an LED bulb in it.
Rick.