CB 400/4 Headlamp

[Nurse Julie]

I'm sure this topic has been covered before but, I can't find I anywhere.
The inside reflector on my headlamp has got quite a bit of rust at the bottom so I'm going to get a new headlamp. At present, the original Stanley Honda one is fitted but I would like more powerful bulbs in the new one, halogen maybe. Has anyone purchased one recently and where from? I have a new Lucas 7" one here but it's too big for the rim, therefore won't fit 
Ta in advance
Julie xx

[mike the bike]

I'll open the jiffy bag that I never got round to sending today and I'll put a bulb in with it.  It's brighter than the OEM ones. Actually, let me know what your plans are before I send it but I used a superdream headlamp from MandP.  It cost about 31quid and worth every penny.

[Nurse Julie]

  Thanks Mike, that's a start anyway.

[hairygit]

D.S.S. has pattern ones, £29 +V.A.T. and post, just don't tell Trig where you bought it!

[Nurse Julie]

Yes, I saw that Hairy and was tempted but, I don't like the flat front on the glass, I like the original which is more convex. I can't talk to Trig about this, the headlamp is attached to wires and he just ignores me when I talk about electrics and wiring, as you know it's his least favourite subject, so on my own with this one 

[mike the bike]

M&P is cheaper.  It isnt flat like the superdream ones.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-CB250-400N-Superdream-6-inch-Headlamp-Chrome-Black-Motorcycle-/141450125754?hash=item20ef15a1ba:g:x6QAAOSwU9xUTOJf

[hairygit]

The wires lead to a plug on the back of the main bulb, so you can't go wrong there, and the 2 wires to the sidelight bulb, even a girly SHOULD be okay pulling one at a time and putting the new bit in it's place. The flat lens on the light unit is very retro aftermarket 70's style, so wouldn't look out of place as a period modification.

[Chris400F]

The marking on the front of both units reads 'XANADU' - same unit in both cases?
The DS one looks convex to me, looking at the picture of the light unit sitting on the glass.
Only thing I'm not sure about is the lamp connector - I thought the H4 bulb used a different connector to the original. I had to change mine when I fitted the Cibie unit.

[Nurse Julie]

Yes Hairy, even I can do that !!!. 

[Nurse Julie]

The marking on the front of both units reads 'XANADU' - same unit in both cases?
The DS one looks convex to me, looking at the picture of the light unit sitting on the glass.
Only thing I'm not sure about is the lamp connector - I thought the H4 bulb used a different connector to the original. I had to change mine when I fitted the Cibie unit.

The DSS one is definitely flat compared to the Original.

[Nurse Julie]

I'll open the jiffy bag that I never got round to sending today and I'll put a bulb in with it.  It's brighter than the OEM ones. Actually, let me know what your plans are before I send it but I used a superdream headlamp from MandP.  It cost about 31quid and worth every penny.

Still send the holder please Mike. Ta

[Nurse Julie]

The one on the left is my Stanley original Honda, the right is a DSS replacement.

[mike the bike]

I've just compared original with the M & P one; they both have a 20mm (ish) convex.  I'll still post the holder, it's been in my van all day but I haven't been past a Post Orifice.  Do you want the blub as well?

[Nurse Julie]

I've just compared original with the M & P one; they both have a 20mm (ish) convex.  I'll still post the holder, it's been in my van all day but I haven't been past a Post Orifice.  Do you want the blub as well?

Yes please Mike
Ta

[Johnwebley]

I bought a H4 53/4 inch light unit,

 depending on your generator power you can fit a 35w/35w  or 55w/60w  or I think a 100w H4 bulb,

 my light has a pilot bulb as well,

 I think about £15 from a local motor factors,bulb about £4