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1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 1:15 am
by Cool Blue North
Here's a tip for any owners of a 79 or 80 CBX who need to replace their headlight assembly or wish for better lighting while retaining the stock look of the bike. I recently replaced the complete headlight assembly on my 79 with one from a 2003 Honda CB919 Hornet. Fits perfectly, looks great, and provides much superior lighting. [/b]
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 8:44 am
by Don
When you say "complete headlight assembly" are you talking about the entire shell that contains all the connections, or just the lamp and the chrome flange around it?
Where did you find the new one, and how much did it set you back?
Don
1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 8:53 am
by Cool Blue North
I started out needing just the shell as my old one was cracked from the previous owner tightening the attachment bolts too tight. My Honda dealer suggested that I try just the shell from a CB919. It fit the bike fine but the 79 Headlight Assembly (lamp, chrome ring) didn't fit the 2003 shell so I wound up buying the whole works from my Honda dealer. I'm glad I did as it turned out great. The whole issue cost about $190 Cdn.
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 4:27 pm
by jt
Sounds intresting, Can you poast any pics?
1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement
Posted: Sun May 04, 2003 6:14 pm
by Les F.
If anyone wants to see a picture of the headlight email me at
lesfinnigan@shaw.ca and I'll fire it back.
Posted: Mon May 05, 2003 12:07 am
by Don
Do you have Honda part numbers for the assemblies you bought??
Don
1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement
Posted: Mon May 05, 2003 12:13 am
by Les F.
Sorry, tossed out all the packaging. Readily available, though, as the CB919 is a current model.
Les
CB919
Posted: Mon May 05, 2003 8:07 am
by EMS
I am not up to date on the Big Red's current line-up. Is the Hornet available in the U.S.??
1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement
Posted: Mon May 05, 2003 8:36 am
by Les F.
Yes, although in North America it's called just the "919". "Hornet" is the Japanese and European name for the bike. See
www.hondamotorcycle.com.
Les F
Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 3:33 pm
by RIPPER
From ronayers.com
Shell $39.33
Headlight $121.43
Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 5:03 pm
by Don
I couldn't find any reference to the 919 anywhere on
www.ronayers.com and $190 Canadian works out to be about $135 US, so it would seem like Les's local dealership has GREAT prices, comparatively.
Wondering WHAT you looked up at Ron Ayers to get these prices??
What I'd really like is just a couple of Honda part numbers . . . .
Don
1979 Headlight Replacement
Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 10:35 pm
by Les F.
For complete info on the parts for this little job please go to
www.sconacyclehonda.com and send an inquiry to "Eric" in the Parts Department. He'll be very helpful.
Ron Ayers Price
Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 10:12 am
by RIPPER
I did the unthinkable,I asked Ronayers for the price.
Shell: 61301-MCC-000
Light: 33100-MAz-003
Re: Ron Ayers Price
Posted: Wed May 07, 2003 10:54 am
by Don
RIPPER wrote:I did the unthinkable,I asked Ronayers for the price.
Shell: 61301-MCC-000
Light: 33100-MAz-003
Yes, I could have done that I suppose. I try pretty hard not to bother folks with requests like this when I know I'm not going to buy the product in question from THEM - Seems only fair.
Looks like Les DID get a heck of a good price in Canada for these parts - They're certainly more expensive down here, even from the "discount" parts places.
I appreciate the part numbers Ripper - Thanks a bunch.
Don
