road_rascal Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I see that the headlight on my Maxim is a sealed unit. Would any 7" replacement headlight work? I've been researching a bit and it seems that a seller on eBay (Rimiinc) sells universal headlight replacements that uses a standard H4 bulb. The stock lamp isn't burned out yet, but for a 26 year old bike I probably should start looking for a replacement soon. Here's a link to one of the headlights: http://stores.ebay.com/Autopal-Lights The Maxim headlight measures out to the same size as my '97 Nighthawk, so I'm guessing it would drop right into the bucket on the Maxim. Any thoughts? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralkan Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 I see that the headlight on my Maxim is a sealed unit. Would any 7" replacement headlight work? I've been researching a bit and it seems that a seller on eBay (Rimiinc) sells universal headlight replacements that uses a standard H4 bulb. The stock lamp isn't burned out yet, but for a 26 year old bike I probably should start looking for a replacement soon. Here's a link to one of the headlights: http://stores.ebay.com/Autopal-Lights The Maxim headlight measures out to the same size as my '97 Nighthawk, so I'm guessing it would drop right into the bucket on the Maxim. Any thoughts? Thanks! Just give it a shot and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road_rascal Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 In suppose for the price what do I have to lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted August 26, 2008 Moderator Share Posted August 26, 2008 @ 1 time.....I swapped the headlight from my '82 400 Seca (Halogen bulb unit) onto my 550 Seca (sealed beam).... What an improvement!! .......Highly recommended!....plus the halogen bulbs can be had for less than 10 bux.....bought 1 for my XT not too long ago, for only $6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windlover Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I bought one of the lights from the same seller on ebay. Fit right into my 550 Maxim head lamp. The bulb was defective and burned out in two days. The seller sent me a new bulb for no charge and is working great after two months. I work nights and drive 60 miles daily. It's great to have more light on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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