Stock Headlight for KDX

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JasonRan

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• Feb 22, 2006

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I currently have the UFO Twins Headlights and have grown tired of them for several reasons. I'd like to get the stock headlight and get rid of the UFO one. I have tried to find a used one on "that" site, but no luck. Can anyone advise on a good aftermarket one? I need the complete unit...shell and light. Does Acerbis make one? Any help is appreciated!!!

Jason

 

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kelseybrent

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• Feb 22, 2006

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The problem with the stock headlight is that it's rigidly mouted to the trees and gets wadded pretty quick. I went with a UFO twins, eventually destroyed that, and am now running a UFO Ray (non DOT). You have to order them with the smaller straps, or you have to rig the larger straps to work. UFO supposedly makes a KDX/KLX replica (strap mounted), but I couldn't find one available when I was looking.

This page has a bunch of different headlight info (funky page, keep scrolling down to see everything):
http://www.fourstrokesonly.com/Headlights.html

 

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StuckinJersey

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• Feb 22, 2006

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Acerbis does make one and I current have it install on my KDX.
I had the same UFO light as you and it was terrible but I love the new
light. There are 3 hook ups on it low beam, high beam and running lamp.
I just hooked up the low beam and it's more than bright enough. I just saw it
on Chaparral for 65.99 and it's called the CE/DOT Certified DHH headlamp.
http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chaparral/assets/html/homepage.asp?URLCheck=1
It's under offroad then Electrical. Good luck with it and enjoy.

 

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john_bilbrey

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• Feb 22, 2006

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There is a "seller store" on "that site" that sells the UFO (I think it's called the Sahara model) for about $40. Looks just like the OEM, but mounts with the straps rather than the rigid mounts. Doesn't break when you hit trees. BB will sell you the OEM, although it's about $100.

 

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kwb377

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• Feb 22, 2006

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Jason,

I've been thinking of changing out my stocker for a twin set-up (for aesthetics)...interested in a trade? Can you shoot some pics to me at: kwb377 at msn_dot_com?

Thanks!

 

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JasonRan

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kwb377-

Sent you an e-mail.

Thanks for the great info all!!!

 

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JasonRan

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john_bilbrey

Hey! Do you have the UFO Sahara light? I see on that store where you can get it for $40, but it's pretty much a universal headlight. Wasn't sure if it would fit on my KDX. I couldn't find any kind of fitment chart or anything. Thanks!!!

 

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Wolf Child

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JasonRan said:

I currently have the UFO Twins Headlights and have grown tired of them for several reasons. I'd like to get the stock headlight and get rid of the UFO one. I have tried to find a used one on "that" site, but no luck. Can anyone advise on a good aftermarket one? I need the complete unit...shell and light. Does Acerbis make one? Any help is appreciated!!!

Jason

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get a UFO Ghibli. it's identical to the stock KDX unit and you can get the 35w version for about $45

I have a yellow DOT (55/60w) version on my DRZ

 

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JasonRan

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kwb 377-

Sorry, but it looks like someone just barely beat you to it. I have sold the UFO Twins light and it looks like I will be purchasing another UFO light similiar to stock. I apologize.

 

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JasonRan

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Looks like the UFO Ghibli is identical to the UFO Sahara, just a different name. I think that's the one I will go with. Found it for $39 brand new. I'll try and make my own relocating kit...thanks for the advice!!!

 

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kwb377

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JasonRan said:

kwb 377-

Sorry, but it looks like someone just barely beat you to it. I have sold the UFO Twins light and it looks like I will be purchasing another UFO light similiar to stock. I apologize.

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No prob...sorry I haven't responded to the e-mail. The IT nazi's at work block access to personal e-mail from the PC's here (I haven't made it home yet).

 

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kelseybrent

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• Feb 24, 2006

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From what I can tell, the stock straps on most of the UFO lights are for USD forks and are larger than what we need. The UFO Twins I used previously had the larger straps and I had to rig them to work. When I ordered the UFO Ray that I'm using now, I had my parts guy order it with the optional smaller straps. Much nicer.