Cheap Bosch headlight

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KauaiSlash5 wrote:Would this be the correct fit a for a /5 headlight bucket? Mine has always had a minor lense blemish, and at that price it would be worth replacing. Thanks.
Nope, but they would make kickin' headlights for the moto-car project!
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SteveD wrote:
ME 109 wrote: They drive on the wrong side in Germany don't they ?
Rechts.
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ME 109 wrote:
SteveD wrote:
ME 109 wrote: They drive on the wrong side in Germany don't they ?
Rechts.
I know nuthink! NUTHINK!! :?
Opposite to "links"...written on the rocker covers i'n't? You've been intimate mit them lately! :D
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SteveD wrote:
Opposite to "links"...written on the rocker covers i'n't? You've been intimate mit them lately! :D
Ja, of course. My cover is blown ;)
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Bought 2, then the cheeky bugger dropped the price to $32.72 if I bought a 3rd. I offered $32.50 for the 2, which he declined, but he took $35, post was cheaper too.
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Ordered this morning; what a great business to deal with! Ontic, I did mention you.
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Received to Oz already. :D

They came yesterday and they're as Hans said. Same complete BMW headlight, sans H4 socket.
Roy should get his Monday!

Thanks Hans, they really are a decent bargain.

Does anyone in NA or Europe need just the headlight lens? It's yours for postage cost.
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I'll have one Steve. Do you do Paypal or do you want an Oz post?
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the pricy and low /slow feed ability to replace the damaged bits in my /5 bucket had me surching for a answer

I found a Triumph blank, in chrome......the bucket fitted and as my needs changed and applied, I use a Bosch light for M/C in Motorycle in 7"

they easly replace at 30.00 USD and if I'm careful.................. I just replace the H4 light
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Re: Cheap Bosch headlight

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Headlight arrived on Monday, I fitted it last night with the right hand lens, just to see what it was like.

The new light was a huge improvement - my old reflector had dulled and the lens had a thin coating of something on the inside, but I was still surprised at the gain.

For a right hand lens the pattern wasn't bad -I have the lamp aligned to the left to light up the verge anyway and it was probably acceptable.

I ran the old lens through the dishwasher and it cleaned up a treat, so I fitted it tonight, together with a new Navra globe, which claimed to that it was "Now with 30% more light" although at $5.95 the price was no different.

I have tried other brand + Plus 50 globes in the past and found that the only thing that was plus 50 was the price, but the Navra easily matched the 30% claim and it seemed better focused too - the dip cut off was much sharper.

The light is now better than I will ever need - thanks everyone!
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