Installing a modern led headlight in a vintage honda

Today we're upgrading the headlight on my lady's vintage Honda cb450. Even though the web site claimed it's a direct fit that was clearly not the case, here's how we made it work.

[dioneads]

Its a bummer u skipped the hard parts. How did you fit the wiring in the bucket? Mine isnt even close and i have the same set up.

[andreientrada]

The halo lights have two different colors: white for the daytime running light and yellow for the signal lights. Those 7-inch LEDs are designed for a car, which explains why they are used as signal lights.


Was surprised when i got that info too lol 😂

[kennethlindahl]

I found a harley led headlight at a thrift store!
It looks like the same unit.
Since it was only $5.00 ... I took the gamble.
It fits my vintage 81 CB750C perfect.
I have a ring that mounts to the headlight that you then mount it to the bucket ring so mine was plug and play.
Looks and works great.

I want one of those cm400Cs, they look like fun.
Great vid keep it up.

[marekc]

I am on the way to try this kind of lamp in my cb500.

[frank]

Winnipeg HID was a good source of potential headlight brands and fitment idea's for me and my gl 1000 a few years ago.

[three]

Thanks! You just saved me half a day of finangling.

[bho_oho]

This is great! I have a similar headlight and a similar new LED one. I am an advocate of forcing things into place. I’m gonna give it a try!

[luisvalles]

Cool video. I thought Honda headlights were 6.5" making the installation impossible for the 7" led headlight. Is there something im missing to see in this video? For ref I have a Honda 350F that I am looking to upgrade the headlight on

[zacjones]

Did you end up bending the tabs and then bending them back? I have the exact same original headlight, looking to do the same

[simpleman]

I knew you’d get it ! Great job! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[Roman-bgzb]

Cool, however I prefer the vintage look.

[rvtech]

Hey do you still remember were you get the head light assembly?

[Stackedwithcash]

1:40, I’m having a hell of a hard time getting the plug to unplug. Like I can’t get the electrical plug to disconnect from the original headlight assembly. Any tricks or tips?

[giftcurse]

Does anybody know if the make the rectangle light style for the 83 vt500c. Id deff appreciate the info

[TheBlaineFindley]

Why doesn't anyone put links to the products they buy in their descriptions anymore?

[doktormoney]

You skipped the only part I needed to see... 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ I'm guessing you just bent the tabs out and back in? I'm doing this with the virtually identical setup. eBay LED and a '94 CB250.

[AnthonyFuxUp]

What did u connect the green and yellow wire to? I’m interested in doing this to mine. First bike so I’m not sure how these things go 😂