looking for a headlight

toddprosky · Post by **toddprosky** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:15 pm

I'm looking for a rockster headlight for my roadster, if anyone knows how I can get one (preferably cheap) please let me know thanks

m@rco · Post by **m@rco** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 2:42 pm

I need a new one as well!

Mine burst during my excusion on the track... We had to tape all glass and plastic parts of reflectors etc. before we could enter the circuit. This in order to prevent glass falling on the track in case of a crash. That way any broken pieces stay stuck together. I did not crash but headlight got overheated after covering it with black duck tape and it cracked (yes, I know, I should have unplugged the cord

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List prices at dealerships in Holland are about EUR 219... I noticed that US has better online pricing. Around US$187 was the best I could find. Anyone better idea's?

Lion_Lady · Post by **Lion_Lady** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:40 pm

If I recall correctly, the headlight assembly for the Rockster is the same as the headlights for the R1150GS. Might make your search easier.

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Post by **DJ Downunder** » Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:46 pm

It's only a guess but I don't think it will work

The Rockster/GS have a different fork and triple clamp to the Roadster.

It might work but may be a much bigger job than you expect.

DJ

m@rco · Post by **m@rco** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 3:09 am

Good point DJ Downunder. Better double check. But I think that the headlights are the same. At least, if you look at websites where they show the drawings and part numbers, it appears as if they are the same.

Another question for you guys: what about the vibrations of the head lamp unit? I noticed that mine is wobbling quite a lot while driving. Other bikes seem not have such big of a problem. Everything seems to be mounted correctly. Are you experiencing the same?

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Mon Aug 27, 2007 5:40 am

m@rco wrote:Good point DJ Downunder. Better double check. But I think that the headlights are the same. At least, if you look at websites where they show the drawings and part numbers, it appears as if they are the same.

Another question for you guys: what about the vibrations of the head lamp unit? I noticed that mine is wobbling quite a lot while driving. Other bikes seem not have such big of a problem. Everything seems to be mounted correctly. Are you experiencing the same?

On the Rockster the headlights are ruber mounted and yes, they vibrate about a lot.

Don't worry about it, it's built to do that and it doesn't affect the light spill onto the road at all.

Greybeard · Post by **Greybeard** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:05 pm

Thought I'd bring this back up to see how you made out?

I'm casting about for different headlight on my roadster as well and this is an option to consider.

riceburner · Post by **riceburner** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:37 pm

Greybeard wrote:Thought I'd bring this back up to see how you made out?

I'm casting about for different headlight on my roadster as well and this is an option to consider.

I seriously wouldn't bother - the Rockster full beam is pathetic (MUCH worse than that on the Roadster - I've ridden both at night), and the dip beam is about equal. There's definitely no benefit in terms of light output.