The one headlight on the "Home Page" bike...

[hise0001]

I'm a new FZ6 owner ('05) and am really happy with it...

Looking at the bike with one headlight on on the homepage got me thinking.

Every time I pull up to a destination, people always say "you've got a headlight out". I tell them that its supposed to be that way and that both lights are on for high beams.

But looking at the homepage, the right light is on; however, for me, the left light is always on.... make me thing I do have a right low beam that is out and the homepage guy has a left low beam out.

Am I mistaken in my understanding that only one light is on for the low beam?

 

[Motogiro]

You are correct. one headlamp on at low beam and there is a mod you can do so that both lamps are on. It's call the bd43 (a member here) mod and I believe you can get a kit with instructions to do the mod. Here's a link:http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/1666-bd43s-07-headlight-mod-part-2-a.html

 

[psnbye]

Hey I got the BD43 headlight mod and it's one of my favorites! It was fairly easy to install and the results are worth the dough!

 

[Senior]

I'm a new FZ6 owner ('05) and am really happy with it...

Looking at the bike with one headlight on on the homepage got me thinking.

Every time I pull up to a destination, people always say "you've got a headlight out". I tell them that its supposed to be that way and that both lights are on for high beams.

But looking at the homepage, the right light is on; however, for me, the left light is always on.... make me thing I do have a right low beam that is out and the homepage guy has a left low beam out.

Am I mistaken in my understanding that only one light is on for the low beam?

I've wondered the same, although not an issue for me as I've got BD43's excellent dual headlight mod :thumbup:

I've had a really close look at the photo and am certain it's not been "flipped" so I think needs clearing up as it is definitely confusing for new Fazer owners (an maybe a few older ones, not age, older but longer owning)

What would need to be clarified is where is that FZ6 Fazer from.

I think it's down the beam pattern of the left and right head light. On my UK spec Fazer the left headlight illuminates a flat beam pattern in front and then kicks up to the left (illuminating road signs), like this
http://www.motuk.co.uk/images/lights_diagram1.gif

and the right headlight does a mirror image (kicking up to the right) which is why I cannot have the "extra" dipped beam working when I get the bike MOT tested as it would fail becasue of "blinding" on coming drivers/riders.

So my question would be what is the beam pattern on European / US /Asian Fazers? as illuminating only the right side for those who ride on the right side of the road would make sense.

 

[cmor15]

You are correct. one headlamp on at low beam and there is a mod you can do so that both lamps are on. It's call the bd43 (a member here) mod and I believe you can get a kit with instructions to do the mod. Here's a link:http://www.600riders.com/forum/how-tos/1666-bd43s-07-headlight-mod-part-2-a.html

Where do i get kit?

 

[discgolfdude]

PM BD43 and he might have a wire to send to you, you'll love it!!

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

+1 on the kit!!!

 

[squirrel_master]

simple solution. Just get one headlight :Flash:

 

[aziebell]

I agree with the kit as well. The part he makes is very high quality and the price is very reasonable. I just did it today. Very happy with the results.

 

[lonesoldier84]

Next time someone tells you, "you have a light burnt out", just punch them in the eye.

That'll show 'em.

 

[hise0001]

simple solution. Just get one headlight :Flash:

Maybe not quite so simple; but, da#N that looks nice! you got any profile shots?

 

[LERecords]

after 5 years of owning the bike.. i hear it all the time.. just say thanks and leave it at that..

 

[yoshiki]

nv heard that comment on my bike before.. but would be nice to have dual headlights working.

 

[tcmalker]

Shamelessly promoting my mod

http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-mods/35015-tcmalkers-dual-headlight-mod.html

 

[Dunno]

after 5 years of owning the bike.. i hear it all the time.. just say thanks and leave it at that..

I use the exact same method. Makes life so much easier :thumbup:

 

[2006_FZ6]

PM BD43 and he might have a wire to send to you, you'll love it!!

Yep, this was my first mod and very easy to do. Detailed instructions are on the site here and BD43 sends you the streamlined version.

Just be patient when taking off the plastics.