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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: xcaptainxbloodx on May 13, 2009, 07:09:09 PM

Title: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on May 13, 2009, 07:09:09 PM
I know its 8.5" with the bucket. but im looking for the diameter of the glass.
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: Norm on May 14, 2009, 06:23:32 AM
I believe it's about 7 1/4", very odd size. As far as I know, none of the aftermarket lenses will work but BMW sells a direct replacement cheaper than Ducati.
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: junior varsity on May 14, 2009, 12:08:33 PM
For a near identical yet somewhat unique direct replacement for the bucket and glass (the whole shebang) is the Desmoworld Clear Glass. Its a complete thing, unscrew and unplug the factory headlight bucket assembly, put the bulb in this one, bolt it up and go to town.

(https://lh5.ggpht.com/_4iYlZ1m8UEM/SgY_BVZFKdI/AAAAAAAADFc/sO18u5eFwyI/s800/Ducati%20Monster%20005.jpg)
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: corey on May 14, 2009, 01:02:01 PM
sighh... desmoworld has so much shit i want..
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on May 14, 2009, 01:15:01 PM
im looking for a visor for it,like this.
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/1877774904_6ddf89e961.jpg?v=0)

but they all say they fit standard 7" or 5 3/4"
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: RBX QB on May 14, 2009, 02:21:20 PM
Check the mounting of the visor you found, as I'd imagine you could get enough bend in it to work with the slightly larger glass on the Duc.
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on May 14, 2009, 02:43:14 PM
I had one on my old cafe bike, they mount by the bezel around the glass it could probably be shoehorned in but it never really bends right and you get a sort of  loopy "M" shape if its too small for the lens.
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: corey on May 18, 2009, 08:49:35 AM
yum. that visor is cool.
my dad just got a mini english wheel type metal bender...
i think i'll give it a try....
Title: Re: what is the diameter on the stock headlight?
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on May 19, 2009, 03:41:17 PM
I pretty much gave up looking, if your up for it ill buy one