Posted May 26, 201213 yr Moderator Does anyone know any Yams that would have a 6 7/8 or 7" headlight - trails type - same distance between the ears? I am looking for something that looks like a DT complete unit if they are 7 inches for the Suzi. UK spec or at least MOT'able, 6 volts with a pilot light. I am not asking for a shed raid, just something that I can get as a pattern part. There is some stuff on evilbay, but nothing grabs me. Thanking you all very much.
June 24, 201213 yr Author Moderator I wanted to resurrect this thread as I need to forward plan buying a headlight for the TS and am after some advice/info on any Yami stuff that may fit. What I need is a 7 inch UK spec or at least MOT'able, 6 volts 35/35(ish) headlight with a pilot light. I am keeping away from anything with a H4 bulb due to the difference in wattage and the possibility of burning out the switchgear or wiring. The only TS (or equivalent) ones I can find are either knackered or US spec sealed beams. My latest thoughts, should all fail, is to get a DT/XT complete repro unit like this LINKY. I know these are a little smaller but I can always pack out the difference with either some plastic or metal rod spacers. I drew a quick mockup in CAD earlier - without the spacers shown - like this: Has anyone any opinions on this please?
June 25, 201213 yr So you need the entire headlight assembly ("bucket" and all) for a Suzuki and it's 6 7/8 or 7" and it's similar to the DT setup? I've recently repossessed (from my dad) what I think is a 1976 DT175C (but that's another thread I'm sure). I can measure the headlight assembly, but are you saying you already know that the DT one is not the right size? Am I just confused?
June 25, 201213 yr Author Moderator Hi Sacha. Sorry for the confusion. "....entire headlight assembly ("bucket" and all) for a Suzuki and it's 6 7/8 or 7" and it's similar to the DT setup....." - yep. I think the MX and XT500 ('77 to '81) headlights are 5 1/2 inches. I probably have one in my shed somewhere with lots of other DT parts. I don't know about the various RD 6 volt headlight sizes except I think some of them were 8". I think that I will set up as per my drawing with an MX complete pattern part just to get it roadworthy.
June 25, 201213 yr ...Sorry for the confusion... No need... I'm easily confused. ...I probably have one in my shed somewhere with lots of other DT parts... I thought so... I mean with a name like DirtyDT.
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