Hawk Headlight -

[Vtunimog]

I am getting annoyed by my headlight, it seems nearly impossible to aim properly (the screw wants to strip very easily) and the pattern is less than optimal. i know some folks have installed a fanless LED bulb, any leakage or water seepage around the bulb with that install ?



another issue is that light shines up form the edge of the glass directly into your eyes i am sure I could solve that by putting a piece of tape over it but it seems like a bad design.


has anyone explored other headlight options ? a projector style would be pretty awesome.

[Megadan]

Originally Posted by Vtunimog

I am getting annoyed by my headlight, it seems nearly impossible to aim properly (the screw wants to strip very easily) and the pattern is less than optimal. i know some folks have installed a fanless LED bulb, any leakage or water seepage around the bulb with that install ?



another issue is that light shines up form the edge of the glass directly into your eyes i am sure I could solve that by putting a piece of tape over it but it seems like a bad design.


has anyone explored other headlight options ? a projector style would be pretty awesome.

Someday in the future I am thinking on foing a bi led retrofit to the Hawk headlight, but for now I will stick with an LED replacement.

Tape or weather stripping is a good way to block the light in that gap on the top if it bugs you.

As far as leakage, i had no issues on my last Hawk, and it wawas ridden in, and parked in, some pretty heavy rain storms.

[JerryHawk250]

I have the LED bulb and no issues with water. I have a piece of foam weather striping between my windshield and cluster that blocks the light.

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Vtunimog

I am getting annoyed by my headlight, it seems nearly impossible to aim properly (the screw wants to strip very easily) and the pattern is less than optimal. i know some folks have installed a fanless LED bulb, any leakage or water seepage around the bulb with that install ?



another issue is that light shines up form the edge of the glass directly into your eyes i am sure I could solve that by putting a piece of tape over it but it seems like a bad design.


has anyone explored other headlight options ? a projector style would be pretty awesome.

It sounds like the lens is in the housing upside down. Those bolts and stuff could be replaced with better stuff.

[Vtunimog]

Thanks for the replies - Weatherstripping is a great idea, I think I am going to go with some upgraded hardware (different adjustment screw) and an LED headlight bulb.

I recently saw a Ledur LED aux handlebar etc mount in action, how well will the mag keep up with the load of accessories , even LED’s ?

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Vtunimog

Thanks for the replies - Weatherstripping is a great idea, I think I am going to go with some upgraded hardware (different adjustment screw) and an LED headlight bulb.

I recently saw a Ledur LED aux handlebar etc mount in action, how well will the mag keep up with the load of accessories , even LED’s ?

Hawks have an AC to DC charging system. Not a magneto set up like the old bikes. There is plenty of power to run LED add-ons and a power port for cell phone charging or GPS. I wouldn't add any more than that. A voltmeter would help to let you know when you're running off battery and the charging system isn't keeping up. I have them on all my bikes that I have added power accessories too.

[Vtunimog]

Originally Posted by ben2go

Hawks have an AC to DC charging system. Not a magneto set up like the old bikes. There is plenty of power to run LED add-ons and a power port for cell phone charging or GPS. I wouldn't add any more than that. A voltmeter would help to let you know when you're running off battery and the charging system isn't keeping up. I have them on all my bikes that I have added power accessories too.

Thanks good to know!

[ben2go]

Originally Posted by Vtunimog

Thanks good to know!

You're welcome. Happy to lend a hand or info.