You have a Gen2
What years cover which generations?
Just purchased a 18 and wondering if it’s gen 2? What yrs are the different generations please ?
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14-16 - Gen 1
17-20 - Gen 2 "bugeye"
21+ - Gen 3 "Cyclops"
17-20 - Gen 2 "bugeye"
21+ - Gen 3 "Cyclops"
Fixed it. 😆14-16 - Gen 1 "old-timey stagecoach lantern"
17-20 - Gen 2 "bugeye"
21+ - Gen 3 "Cyclops"
14-16= best looking
just my opinion, but let the war begin!! 😂
just my opinion, but let the war begin!! 😂
Is there a headlight mod for the Gen 1 stagecoach lantern that will give us better ligting?
Is there a headlight mod for the Gen 1 stagecoach lantern that will give us better ligting?
Better than stock.
NVM I can't read. I thought Lopez wanted better looking, not lighting for some reason...
Better than stock.
Philips makes various 9003 bulbs that are a direct replacement for stock FZ-09's - pretty simple and not real expensive.
Here's on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Visi...pY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
I have the XVB2 bulb and like it. Noticed a big difference over stock. I see they have a more expensive "whiter" CVB2 bulb. They come in pairs. The CVB2 says: "A unique blue cap on the bulb creates a cool blue effect in the headlamp’s reflector in daytime."
Cool!
The low beam on the first bulb I bought eventually burned out, so when the second bulb (or the pair sold to me) burns out I may try the CVB2.
Or maybe an LED that doesn't require a complex installation. This looks interesting: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQLK6SH/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t
When I replaced the bulbs, I noticed the Owners Manual and the Shop Manual have completely different procedures for replacing the bulb. I can't remember which is which, but one was pretty easy and the other was nearly impossible.
Here's on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Visi...pY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
I have the XVB2 bulb and like it. Noticed a big difference over stock. I see they have a more expensive "whiter" CVB2 bulb. They come in pairs. The CVB2 says: "A unique blue cap on the bulb creates a cool blue effect in the headlamp’s reflector in daytime."
Cool!
The low beam on the first bulb I bought eventually burned out, so when the second bulb (or the pair sold to me) burns out I may try the CVB2.
Or maybe an LED that doesn't require a complex installation. This looks interesting: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQLK6SH/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t
When I replaced the bulbs, I noticed the Owners Manual and the Shop Manual have completely different procedures for replacing the bulb. I can't remember which is which, but one was pretty easy and the other was nearly impossible.
BTW When I said direct replacement, I meant for 2014 FZ-09's. DON'T KNOW about later models.Philips makes various 9003 bulbs that are a direct replacement for stock FZ-09's - pretty simple and not real expensive.
Here's on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-VisionPlus-Upgrade-Headlight-Vision/dp/B00SQU0YG6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3RXRJFX0TBL9F&keywords=philips+9003+standard+halogen+replacement+headlight+bulb,+2+pack&qid=1684975187&sprefix=philips+9003,aps,151&sr=8-1-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM1c1NVpUR004U0ozJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDAxODM0MTlNUDRWQ0lNUlRXNCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDgzMTk0Mko0MjRTVFc0TUVQMSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1
I have the XVB2 bulb and like it. Noticed a big difference over stock. I see they have a more expensive "whiter" CVB2 bulb. They come in pairs. The CVB2 says: "A unique blue cap on the bulb creates a cool blue effect in the headlamp’s reflector in daytime."
Cool!
The low beam on the first bulb I bought eventually burned out, so when the second bulb (or the pair sold to me) burns out I may try the CVB2.
Or maybe an LED that doesn't require a complex installation. This looks interesting: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TQLK6SH/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&pd_rd_plhdr=t
When I replaced the bulbs, I noticed the Owners Manual and the Shop Manual have completely different procedures for replacing the bulb. I can't remember which is which, but one was pretty easy and the other was nearly impossible.
A simple led h4 bulb will do wonders for night time visibility, make sure you replace the little corner bulbs too while you’re in there (194 I believe). I even found some that came with a remote to change colors and flash patterns
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