[steev]

Definitely do the top hole. There won’t be anything holding the headlight at the top otherwise. The tabs at the top of the bucket won’t do a thing for the new headlight ring.

The alternative is to get a different bucket (you can then spare your 919 bucket any modifications), but that may then mean you need new headlight mounts.


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[n4cr]

Ive got everything ordered. Pending weather I may get to work on it next week...

It works!

 

[Islandboy]

Thanks carotman. I used the same headlight rim assembly to fit my led headlight. I could use the entire rim assembly since my style of led fitted perfectly. I've got left to right adjustment as well. I used fibreglass to patch original holes in bucket. The fibreglass also reinforced the bucket at these mount points.

 

[ewmin3m]

So many eyes

Thanks carotman. I used the same headlight rim assembly to fit my led headlight. I could use the entire rim assembly since my style of led fitted perfectly. I've got left to right adjustment as well. I used fibreglass to patch original holes in bucket. The fibreglass also reinforced the bucket at these mount points.

 

[Islandboy]

Ha. All the better to see you with!

 

[vik]

Anybody ever tried to fit the Trucklite 27270CP into a 1986 Honda Shadow? I have that bike and the bucket is to small for this 7 inch light. Is there a different LED light available for this machine? Any help would be good.

 

[carotman]

The Shadow uses a 5-3/4" headlight I think.

You will have to use a head light designed for this size . There are quite a few makes available, especially since many Harley Davidson motorcycles use that size.

 

[vik]

Thanks Man! I will look for something else or make a housing adapter. Thanks again!

 

[jymboljoe]

To secure the trim ring on the headlight bucket, I bought another bolt and spacer from Honda. This allows the ring to fit securely to the bucket without crushing the plastic.

I then slotted the side bolts with the same drill bit I used for the top. Once this is done, the trim ring bolts perfectly to the 919 bucket.

You can now install any 7" round headlight in your 919 bucket.
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After reading @marylandmike 's GE LED Headlight install-review, I decided I wanted to do try this


The headlight I used is very similar to the GE unit but is sold by Truck-Lite. The back portion is black instead of gray and the LED holder in the front is also black.

Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : 7'' Round LED Headlamp, Complex Reflector Optics Design

I decided to try a different route after reading that the the standard H6024 light will not fit the OEM 919 mounting hardware. Instead of modifying the headlight, I decided to try another trim ring from an older Honda. I wanted to be able to replace the headlight quickly in case the LED unit failed.

4into1 had exactly what I needed.
7" Chrome Headlight Rim / Retainer Assembly - Honda CB450 CB500 CB550 CB750K

The trim ring fits the 919 bucket size wise, but uses different mounting locations. The 919 ring has a tab on top while the new ring uses a bolt. The side bolts locations on the new ring are a bit more to the front and higher.

I used a Dremel tool to cut off the tab mounting point on the 919 bucket. This allowed the new ring to sit flush inside the bucket. I then drilled a mounting hole on the top of the bucket to accommodate the new ring.

do you have part number for the bolt and spacer? is that part necessary? thanks