XB to CR Headlight Conversion

[bdmridgeback]

Here I am showing how I did a CR headlight conversion on my XB. I bought the headlight off Ebay as a take off for $125 and I bought the last CR Flyscreen that any dealer had in the US for $80. The Flyscreen is out of stock through HD and must be ordered direct from the manufacturer and takes up to 3 months!!!

Here was my original look:

I pulled all the factory XB headlight mounting parts, gauges, and ignition switch off the bike:

I then proceeded to mark the lower CR headlight mounting holes and using a angle drill, drilled the holes for the rubber inserts to fit into:

I then fitted the headlight into the holes in order to locate the mounting position of the top 1" aluminum mounting bracket for the top:

After drilling and mounting the top bracket to the triple tree, I marked the holes to be drilled for the headlight and tapped them with a 1/4"-20 tap and secured the top of the headlight with stainless allen screws:

I had to wait for the fly screen to get here in order to make the gauge brackets. So I just got the fly screen and will be finishing it up this week or so. I am planning a keyless ignition as well unless I come up with a way to mount the switch without hacking up the headlight. I also have to install the new Deutsche connector on the XB harness to plug the headlight directly in without hacking up the wiring. It will look completely factory when done! Here it is with the flyscreen installed:

 

[browland]

that looks great man! I really like the idea but I would want to put the pods on too myself... I know not alot of people like em but I do... either way A++[up] mad skillz

 

[flaya564]

Looks good. I wish I new about the keyless ignition before my brother hacked into my light.

 

[bdmridgeback]

OH, and my factory XB headlight assembly is FOR SALE as well.


I really want to find a set of 1125 Pods to put on my XB. I had a set bought but the guy didn't get them taken off Ebay for me before they actually sold on there, so I lost out.

I'll find a set sooner or later.

 

[delta one]

out of curiosity how much for your lights?

I have been looking for a set for a couple weeks now and finally broke down and ordered some from HD. (on Sat.) But I still have time to cancel.

 

[GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA]

KUDOS [up]

 

[nativeXb12Rbuell]

show us a pic of how well the light beam projects ahead of you , like on a wall for alignment and height, and road for how far it shines.

 

[LeFox]

nice & clean job! [up]

 

[Cutty]

You get big props for this conversion, it looks sweet.[up][up]

 

[bdmridgeback]

My complete take off XB fairing and headlight assembly is for sale and ends soon.

I know a few guys were interested on here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...tem=&sspagename=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_1828wt_1167

 

[triple7]

Wow that looks great! What about the instrament pod? couldnt see it from the pics.

 

[Cjdesign]

love it....

 

[buellbee]

That is sick, awesome job man and +rep to you.[up]

 

[TheyCallMe]

yup.. +rep for awesome work and for step by step as well.. great job![up]

 

[superfly]

Hey your Bike looks great with the CR head light. Did you mount your gages yet? If you have can you post a pic. I am thinking about doing the swap also you made it look really simple...Truly BadAss

 

[TooFst]

Thats hot!!

 

[WALLSXB]

That really looks good! Any updates or have you even finished it yet?

 

[onelogue]

I really want to find a set of 1125 Pods to put on my XB.

[confused]

What for? They will just cover your beautiful polished pipes.

 

[brightbuell]

I love it!! If I had a lightning I would do this mod.

 

[ElliottM]

That is sick! I am now considering this for my XB12R... I would think it would be pretty much the same process? Also, how are you fitting all the gauges and instrumentation back in? Some pics of that would be great.