Hello All,
Unfortunately, the lens fell off my 2004 Brutale at speed and shattered to dust. I had reglued it, but not properly apparently, I was also in a low speed collision last season it could have helped to loosen it up.
It seems my options are limited to an OEM replacement from startwin for $600, or retrofitting an aftermarket headlight for a bit less, as they don't make just the glass panels. If you have a good (under $500) option to replace the glass let me know!
I'm thinking of retrofitting something using an aftermarket part like the ones linked below. I just need help with the wiring, I have a brand new SPU in there and I really don't want to short or damage it.
I was thinking I could use the old housing, disassemble it and plug it into the H4 connector, then seal it and hide it behind the light, that way I don't have to do too much cutting splicing and possible shorting. Would this work? If not any assistance on a direct wiring would be helpful.
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Something like this I could plug the H4 connector into my high beam and splice the DRL part into my low beam wire, similar to the video below yes? Would have to measure if I could make the MV bracket fit or use fork mounts like the ones in the ad above.
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Something like this I would have to wire directly though, not sure if it's even possible? I could perhaps cannibalize the connector from the broken stock headlight, but would that mess up the SPU in any way potentially? Also vibes on you think it would look any good on the Brutale?
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Looking at the wiring diagram, it seems that the pins are lined up I could potentially splice in the low beams and high beams, it looks like there is a third wire from the high beam that would be the 'parker/side' lights is that what those 5w bulbs are?
It's both halogen bulbs, would a good ol' splice an seal cause issues here? Assuming I do it correctly?
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Really trying to avoid spending more than $500 and/or frying my SPU again (because that's another $500 haha) I've got a Puppy on the way so budget and motorcycle time will be on the lower end this summer.
Final thoughts: Could I simply cover the lights with some kind of semi clear tape or maybe clear vinyl? Something just to get me through the season or until a good deal comes on Ebay? I don't plan on bringing her to any motorcycle shows anytime soon, maybe a track day this year, she's gotten dinged up from 3 seasons of city abuse.
Thanks everybody!
Unfortunately, the lens fell off my 2004 Brutale at speed and shattered to dust. I had reglued it, but not properly apparently, I was also in a low speed collision last season it could have helped to loosen it up.
It seems my options are limited to an OEM replacement from startwin for $600, or retrofitting an aftermarket headlight for a bit less, as they don't make just the glass panels. If you have a good (under $500) option to replace the glass let me know!
I'm thinking of retrofitting something using an aftermarket part like the ones linked below. I just need help with the wiring, I have a brand new SPU in there and I really don't want to short or damage it.
I was thinking I could use the old housing, disassemble it and plug it into the H4 connector, then seal it and hide it behind the light, that way I don't have to do too much cutting splicing and possible shorting. Would this work? If not any assistance on a direct wiring would be helpful.
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Something like this I could plug the H4 connector into my high beam and splice the DRL part into my low beam wire, similar to the video below yes? Would have to measure if I could make the MV bracket fit or use fork mounts like the ones in the ad above.
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Something like this I would have to wire directly though, not sure if it's even possible? I could perhaps cannibalize the connector from the broken stock headlight, but would that mess up the SPU in any way potentially? Also vibes on you think it would look any good on the Brutale?
Looking at the wiring diagram, it seems that the pins are lined up I could potentially splice in the low beams and high beams, it looks like there is a third wire from the high beam that would be the 'parker/side' lights is that what those 5w bulbs are?
It's both halogen bulbs, would a good ol' splice an seal cause issues here? Assuming I do it correctly?
---
Really trying to avoid spending more than $500 and/or frying my SPU again (because that's another $500 haha) I've got a Puppy on the way so budget and motorcycle time will be on the lower end this summer.
Final thoughts: Could I simply cover the lights with some kind of semi clear tape or maybe clear vinyl? Something just to get me through the season or until a good deal comes on Ebay? I don't plan on bringing her to any motorcycle shows anytime soon, maybe a track day this year, she's gotten dinged up from 3 seasons of city abuse.
Thanks everybody!
