230 headlight done.

[scuitto]

I was asked to post pictures so here they are:

cdi strapped between frame and tank- rubber for mounting bracket left on.

used the cdi mounting bracket to mount a sealed toggle switch to, which is bolted where the front number plate was fastened (green spot so my wife knows where on is). Thats also where I attached the ground for the light. Took power from the blk wire out of the igntion switch(key) to a 5amp sealed fuse, then toggle to light.

Had to wrap a piece of bicycle inner tube around the forks to make it secure, then zap strap it.

Only used low beam, no running light nor bright.

[scooterman]

sweet

[Daver]

Nice clean install - looks great !

[moleculo]

Looks great! Just out of curiousity, why did you wire it onto low-beam instead of high-beam?

[scuitto]

wired it to the low for now.

[ck230f]

Are you running a voltage regulator?? Have you had the stator rewound for more volts?? I hooked up an acerbis kit to my 230 and blew the lights within 5 min, had the stator rewound to 90v, any suggestions on a voltage regulator?

[CraZ DrtRider17]

i like it! go TT gods!! ?

[scuitto]

Are you running a voltage regulator?? Have you had the stator rewound for more volts?? I hooked up an acerbis kit to my 230 and blew the lights within 5 min, had the stator rewound to 90v, any suggestions on a voltage regulator?

No voltage regulator, I just run a 35w bulb, 5amp fuse. No problems.

[scuitto]

Looks great! Just out of curiousity, why did you wire it onto low-beam instead of high-beam?

doesn't matter which beam, I like to light up directly in front of the bike. personal preference I guess.

[jtsimaras]

Just bought a 2005, here in Canada it is mandatory to have lights if you ride on Crown land. Still confused about wiring a 35w light. Where abouts in the circuit do I wire it to? In addition where should the ground be located?

so far enjoying the bike!!!

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[scuitto]

Just bought a 2005, here in Canada it is mandatory to have lights if you ride on Crown land. ?

Not sure on the C/L rules....you know what some say "you gotta catch me first!"

[XR4DEZ]

Let us know what wires you connected to, please. thanx

[scuitto]

Let us know what wires you connected to, please. thanx

"Took power from the blk wire out of the igntion switch(key) to a 5amp sealed fuse, then toggle to light."

[timcosco]

scuitto, thanks for resetting the links to your pics for me. I appreciate it. ?

Now, I see how you did the CDI relocate. Tight squeeze, eh? Thanks again. ?

[crf230honda-dude]

These photos of the headlight are great. It looks like you did a great job! I think I may consider something like this so I can ride at night.

[johnnyfive]

In NZ, the 230 comes with a light standard from the shop, used to be the same with the XR200.

[CraZ DrtRider17]

i want to have sex with that thing its so sexy

[scuitto]

i want to have sex with that thing its so sexy

I'll put the baffle back in for you ?

[CraZ DrtRider17]

I'll put the baffle back in for you ?

dont forget gloves, you'll need them ?

[timcosco]

Hey... mine's done too! Well, actually the 230 is my wife's bike. Riding isn't as high on her priority list as mine, but she's such an awesome lady, I was really jazzed to get her bike set up just like mine.

The headlight is some old Acerbis thing I scammed off eBay for cheap. It has a 35/35W dual-filament bulb with an extra DRL. The tail light assembly also came from Acerbis. I don't remember what the model number is, but it's a newer design. Horn and switch came from RMC for cheap.

Special thanks to scuitto and others who helped me get ideas for this conversion! ?

His and hers (Mustard & Ketchup):

Hers alone:

Daytime running light:

Low beam:

High beam:

Tail:

Horn location:

Switch:

http://www.tewalt.com/msgbrdpics/hers_switch.jpg