headlight

[JIMDAILEY]

I would like to do the VTX headlight update on my 96. Where can I get the parts needed? Are these lights available only from Honda or can the be found aftermarket?
Thanks in advance for the help.

[mtrosclair]

You can pick up whole buckets on ebay, or if you really want to you can buy new parts.  Used will be cheaper!!  Although it will bolt right up I recommend a bracket extension to keep it away from the speedo cable.  I spent part of today extending my stock bracket, i will try to get some pictures soon!

[silveradocowboy]

Extended bracket topic is here... http://www.magnaownersoftexas.com/forums/index.php?topic=3347.0

[mtrosclair]

As promised here is the extended bracket installed and wrinkle coated!

[Damn Yankee]

Okay, we got the package from UPS today...took off the old headlight unit, compared it with the new one and immediately noticed the new unit would NOT be compatible with the stock bucket. The newbie does not take the brackets and adjustment screws into account. Of course, the instructions say "for most AMERICAN OEMS (read: Harleys)....Unfortunately, that qualifier could not be found in the web page where I ordered the part.   Awesome. Good thing I didn't toss the old headlight unit and put it back together. Looks like I'll be getting a VTX headlight at this point.