3TJ Headlight

[ROB-RD350]

Quick question, can you replace the 400 3TJ headlight with one from another model like the 600 with normal uk bulbs?

Done a quick search but didn't find any answers.

Thanks in advance

[plodder]

Yes, the one for the FZR1000EXUP 1991-92 has a single H4 bulb in the centre

It does fit behind the 3TJ central bracket but it's a bit of a squeeze.

Changing the bulb looks just about possible in situ but only just.

I changed mine after both the projector bulbs blew and it was cheaper to get the H4 headlight than 2 bulbs for the projectors.

[ROB-RD350]

Thanks for that, any pics of yours?

Anything else need doing, any wiring etc?

[Evilchicken0]

If you get the 1000's loom with it, then it will have the H4 fitting.

There are other bikes that have the same fitting too - FZR600, TRX850 etc.
You should probably fit a relay to be on the safe side

[plodder]

Yeah, splice the H4 connector block on in parallel to what you've got so you can revert to projectors later if you want to.

You don't need a relay... you're reducing total load. I'm beginning to think that Evil has shares in a relay company.

Got no pics. Trust me it fits but it's just tight. There's nothing on evilbay at the moment anyway.

[Evilchicken0]

Nah - I put some lamps on the Bimota and they were fine ... then they didn't work and I found the wires broke dure to heat cycling. There wasn't even a difference between the total voltage draw ....

I usuually play safe on the forum, I don't want to say yeah chuck something in and have it damage anything

[ROB-RD350]

There's nothing on evilbay at the moment anyway

Had a look earlier and as you say, nothing on there

Thanks for the help guys, will keep checking on ebay till one comes up

[drjkill]

i've got a 4dx1 normal bulb headlight on spare
if somebody wants it....

[plodder]

Nah - I put some lamps on the Bimota and they were fine ... then they didn't work and I found the wires broke dure to heat cycling. There wasn't even a difference between the total voltage draw ....

I usuually play safe on the forum, I don't want to say yeah chuck something in and have it damage anything

I tell people exactly the same as I have done myself without problems. If mine had a problem then I would recommend otherwise but I am an engineer by profession and don't overdesign or overcomplicate matters more than necessary, either at work or in my own garage.