Replace Commander headlights to tour europe?

Discussion in 'Thunderbird' started by ziggy61, Jan 28, 2017.

  1. ziggy61

    ziggy61 New Member

    Jan 27, 2017
    1
    3
    ripon
    #1 ziggy61, Jan 28, 2017
    I plan to tour Europe for several months on a Commander, is it necessary to replace headlights? Are they direct beam (symmetrical)?
     
  2. GaryM

    GaryM It's him, you know who. Him from you know ....

    Apr 28, 2016
    862
    500
    Patna , Ayrshire
    #2 GaryM, Jan 28, 2017
    You wouldn't need to replace them anyway, just a bit of tape in the appropriate spot would do the job.
     
  3. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

    Sep 25, 2013
    5,066
    1,000
    Central France
    #3 thebiglad, Jan 28, 2017
    As Steve says if the dipped beam is flat, you're good to go. If it flares up to the left, the beam is handed and you need to block off that flare when on European soil.
     
  4. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

    Sep 18, 2015
    2,987
    1,000
    Bedford
    #4 Rich Bryce, Jan 29, 2017
    Park up and sleep when it gets dark.
     
  5. Andy_France

    Andy_France New Member

    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    3
    France
    #5 Andy_France, Mar 13, 2017
    Hi,
    I was looking for similar info...
    I will take the bike to France for an extended period and wondered in fact, which part of the headlight was responsible for the flare. According to the parts catalogue, you can order practically the entire light in lego-kit form. I wanted to find out the part responsible for the flare and replace that... rather than buying entire replacement headlights for Europe from Triumph France. If anyone knows if the Rocket III has a flat beam it will save me a lot of googling too !
    Many thanks
    Andy
     
  6. Andy_France

    Andy_France New Member

    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    3
    France
    #6 Andy_France, Mar 13, 2017
    erm... are the bloody things sealed beam ?
     
  7. ziggy61

    ziggy61 New Member

    Jan 27, 2017
    1
    3
    ripon
    #7 ziggy61, Mar 13, 2017
    Andy, found out that the lights on my commander ARE uk specific. They are not sealed beam and the part that causes left hand flare is on the right towards the centre I think. I got a couple of European spec off eBay for 40 quid a piece. Easy to fit 10mins. Rocket speed triple lights are the same and were available on eBay too.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  8. Andy_France

    Andy_France New Member

    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    3
    France
    #8 Andy_France, Mar 13, 2017
    Brilliant!
    Many thanks Ziggy. I will go and trawl eBay :)
    Andy
     
  9. ziggy61

    ziggy61 New Member

    Jan 27, 2017
    1
    3
    ripon
    #9 ziggy61, Mar 14, 2017
    Andy, look at eBay item number 252684343773. These will fit and you can see the difference on the back reflector.
     
  10. Andy_France

    Andy_France New Member

    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    3
    France
    #10 Andy_France, Mar 14, 2017
    Brilliant!!!
    Going to call then tomorrow :)
    Thanks Ziggy!!!
     
  11. Andy_France

    Andy_France New Member

    Mar 12, 2017
    5
    3
    France
    #11 Andy_France, Mar 15, 2017
    Two in the post!!!
    Thanks again Ziggy!!
    Andy
     
Loading...
Similar Threads - Replace Commander headlights
  1. Rob the Scott

    Side Case Repair Or Replace

    Rob the Scott, Oct 23, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    463
    Rob the Scott
    Oct 26, 2024 at 4:30 PM
  2. Gitter

    Speed Triple 1050 Rs Replacement Battery Options?

    Gitter, Sep 30, 2024, in forum: Speed Triple
    Replies:
    1
    Views:
    318
    Gitter
    Oct 5, 2024
  3. Stu9000

    Ht Coil Replacement

    Stu9000, Sep 28, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    336
    Stu9000
    Sep 30, 2024
  4. Florian320

    2011 Tiger 800xc Turning Lights Replacement

    Florian320, Jul 20, 2024, in forum: Technical Help
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    690
    Florian320
    Jul 24, 2024
  5. struv

    Replacement Seat

    struv, Jul 17, 2024, in forum: Bonneville
    Replies:
    2
    Views:
    914
    Samsgrandad
    Jul 18, 2024

Share This Page

Sign up