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Steve Frost
Norfolk,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10
Sprint ST (05->)
12 Oct 2008 22:30 |
Hi
Wonder if you could help me... yep headlights.
Can anyone suggest the best way to upgrade the lights on my Sprint. Bought back in July and love the bike however became aware of its poor lighting a month ago. I have been working abroad and am due to return back to the Uk this coming weekend, given the clocks going back its the first on my project list. So, what are my options and were can I buy / have fitted.
Appreciate any advice
thanks
steve
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Fret.
South.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 38,592
Premier Member
Tiger 1050 (07->)
12 Oct 2008 22:48 |
Good idea, but they aren't actually legal, if you worry about that sort of thing.
Alternately fit OSRAM NIGHTBREAKERS or equivalent. They give the best available light that is legal.
Take time adjusting them correctly too. You'll be surprised how badly adjusted Triumph headlights are.
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Steve Frost
Norfolk,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10
Sprint ST (05->)
12 Oct 2008 23:13 |
Thanks Fret, sounds like a good option.
can you recommend where to get them from, are they a straight replacement ?
cheers
steve
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Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 24,370
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
13 Oct 2008 09:51 |
Yep, straight replacement.
Dip is now pretty good. Main is improved, but still woefully inadequate.
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Fret.
South.,
United Kingdom
Posts: 38,592
Premier Member
Tiger 1050 (07->)
14 Oct 2008 13:18 |
I normally sell them through work, but have no stocks at present.
Can't recall the price, about £15 I think and I may buy some more as there is still some interest in them.
I'll check when I get back off me hols.
Failing that, Fleabay prices were very good when I last looked.
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urbanfox
Southampton,
United Kingdom
Posts: 387
Premier Member
Daytona 1200 (93-97)
16 Oct 2008 14:13 |
Hope this isn't too late for you but just ordered some myself here:
http://www.triumph-online.co.uk/triumph-daytona-osram-n.....pair-3671-p.asp
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Steve Frost
Norfolk,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10
Sprint ST (05->)
23 Nov 2008 20:29 |
Fitted HID units today.... amazing, highly recommend. Took my time stripped the front end and a relative simple installation. ( with help from King Key... cheers !)
Now have 2 sets of osrams up for grabs ... oh well .
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«•Kîng Kêy•»
Essex/London,
United Kingdom
Posts: 12,208
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
25 Nov 2008 09:55 |
 
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Charlie Bankes
Horsham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4
Sprint ST (05->)
28 Nov 2008 09:48 |
Just ordered my HID kit from Frank at Triumph-online. OSRAMS were better than standard - but still pants.
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Steve Frost
Norfolk,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10
Sprint ST (05->)
28 Nov 2008 09:51 |
Yep... agree
If you want any advice on fitting happy to help
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Charlie Bankes
Horsham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4
Sprint ST (05->)
28 Nov 2008 13:25 |
It all looks reasonably straightforward (famous last words) , my main things is how did you attach the ballasts to the bike?
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Steve Frost
Norfolk,
United Kingdom
Posts: 10
Sprint ST (05->)
28 Nov 2008 17:12 |
Yes it is, couple of tips
You will need to make a hole in the back of the rubber cover on the light to allow the lights and cable to go through. I cut in a + and then fed cables from the lamp side, makes a tidy job. I then used a couple of tie cables around the orginal rubber to secure tight seal on the light unit.
The ballasts I positioned behind the instument panel and used a couple of self tapping screws to secure.
I aslo removed the top fairing made it a lot easier
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Charlie Bankes
Horsham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4
Sprint ST (05->)
01 Dec 2008 12:27 |
Cheers Steve. Just need to wait for the Missus to be out one evening so that I can 'play' with the bike 'again'.
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Rob BBTB
Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 24,370
Premier Member
Sprint ST (05->)
01 Dec 2008 18:01 |
May help :
http://www.t595.net/album/album.asp?album=9022
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Charlie Bankes
Horsham,
United Kingdom
Posts: 4
Sprint ST (05->)
02 Dec 2008 09:37 |
It will - thanks Rob.
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