Types of Motorcycle Headlights

• Projector Headlights

Compact and powerful, projector headlights use a magnifying lens to help project the light farther and wider. These are more expensive than traditional reflector headlights but their smaller size and greater power, alongside the added ability to direct the light, make them a good option.

• Reflector Headlights

These simple motorbike headlights are designed with a tungsten filament bulb. The light created by this bulb is then reflected off the surrounding mirror-like housing unit, which pushes the light forward, into the road. They are one of the oldest headlamp types and one of the cheapest to make but can use a lot of energy and burn out quickly.

• Multi-Directional LED Headlights

The newest and most high-tech option, these are also very compact in size but produce an incredibly powerful light that often outshines its counterparts. They are more energy-efficient, with a longer service life. It does, however, need a complete replacement when it overheats or burns out.

How to Replace Your Motorcycle Headlight

Replacing your motorcycle headlight couldn’t be easier. Once you have your bike upright, off, in a sturdy position and ready to work with, simply follow these steps:

• Paying attention to the manufacturer’s guide, loosen-up your screws and bolts in order to get access to your bulb. Don’t forget to put your pieces somewhere safe and, preferably, in the correct sequence, so you can easily replace them.
• Remove the barriers and/or covers that protect your headlight.
• Remove the bulb before removing the complete headlight
• Follow the wire that runs from the headlight to your bike. When this has been located, careful remove the plug.
• Find your new headlight and locate the wiring.
• Pop the plug of your new wiring into the headlight socket.
• Replace your covers (if necessary) and screws in the reverse order in which you removed them.
• Test your new light.