New CB400 headlight from Hong Kong
Posted: Fri Mar 19, 2010 9:59 pm
I thought it was time for a new headlight. The chrome on mine started pitting on the outside and rotting on the inside. So, either get a new one or refurbish.
Surfing on fleabay I found a new 8" CB400 headlight (fleabay US). I ordered it from Hong Kong and just a few days later it duly arrived. I took a few pictures to share.
On the left you see my old one (with scratch), on the right the new one:

Lovely chrome:


It looked good on the photos. I was quite surprised however to receive an exact replica made of plastic
.
I don't know what to think of it. Will this be strong enough? or should I give it a fiberglass backing on the inside?
I also got a cheap radiator for my CB400 NC36. Made of aluminum and seems OK, same to the original. They're costly to replace in general so I think I had a good bargain there.
Cheers, mansie
Surfing on fleabay I found a new 8" CB400 headlight (fleabay US). I ordered it from Hong Kong and just a few days later it duly arrived. I took a few pictures to share.
On the left you see my old one (with scratch), on the right the new one:

Lovely chrome:


It looked good on the photos. I was quite surprised however to receive an exact replica made of plastic

I don't know what to think of it. Will this be strong enough? or should I give it a fiberglass backing on the inside?
I also got a cheap radiator for my CB400 NC36. Made of aluminum and seems OK, same to the original. They're costly to replace in general so I think I had a good bargain there.
Cheers, mansie