1979 Headlight Assembly Replacement

Cool Blue North · Post by **Cool Blue North** » Sun May 04, 2003 1:15 am

Here's a tip for any owners of a 79 or 80 CBX who need to replace their headlight assembly or wish for better lighting while retaining the stock look of the bike. I recently replaced the complete headlight assembly on my 79 with one from a 2003 Honda CB919 Hornet. Fits perfectly, looks great, and provides much superior lighting. [/b]

Don · Post by **Don** » Sun May 04, 2003 8:44 am

When you say "complete headlight assembly" are you talking about the entire shell that contains all the connections, or just the lamp and the chrome flange around it?

Where did you find the new one, and how much did it set you back?

Don

Cool Blue North · Post by **Cool Blue North** » Sun May 04, 2003 8:53 am

I started out needing just the shell as my old one was cracked from the previous owner tightening the attachment bolts too tight. My Honda dealer suggested that I try just the shell from a CB919. It fit the bike fine but the 79 Headlight Assembly (lamp, chrome ring) didn't fit the 2003 shell so I wound up buying the whole works from my Honda dealer. I'm glad I did as it turned out great. The whole issue cost about $190 Cdn.

jt · Post by jt » Sun May 04, 2003 4:27 pm

Sounds intresting, Can you poast any pics?

Les F. · Post by **Les F.** » Sun May 04, 2003 6:14 pm

If anyone wants to see a picture of the headlight email me at lesfinnigan@shaw.ca and I'll fire it back.

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon May 05, 2003 12:07 am

Do you have Honda part numbers for the assemblies you bought??

Don

Les F. · Post by **Les F.** » Mon May 05, 2003 12:13 am

Sorry, tossed out all the packaging. Readily available, though, as the CB919 is a current model.

Les

EMS · Post by **EMS** » Mon May 05, 2003 8:07 am

I am not up to date on the Big Red's current line-up. Is the Hornet available in the U.S.??

Les F. · Post by **Les F.** » Mon May 05, 2003 8:36 am

Yes, although in North America it's called just the "919". "Hornet" is the Japanese and European name for the bike. See www.hondamotorcycle.com.

Les F

RIPPER · Post by **RIPPER** » Tue May 06, 2003 3:33 pm

From ronayers.com

Shell $39.33

Headlight $121.43

Don · Post by **Don** » Tue May 06, 2003 5:03 pm

I couldn't find any reference to the 919 anywhere on www.ronayers.com and $190 Canadian works out to be about $135 US, so it would seem like Les's local dealership has GREAT prices, comparatively.

Wondering WHAT you looked up at Ron Ayers to get these prices??

What I'd really like is just a couple of Honda part numbers . . . .

Don

Les F. · Post by **Les F.** » Tue May 06, 2003 10:35 pm

For complete info on the parts for this little job please go to www.sconacyclehonda.com and send an inquiry to "Eric" in the Parts Department. He'll be very helpful.

RIPPER · Post by **RIPPER** » Wed May 07, 2003 10:12 am

I did the unthinkable,I asked Ronayers for the price.

Shell: 61301-MCC-000

Light: 33100-MAz-003

Don · Post by **Don** » Wed May 07, 2003 10:54 am

RIPPER wrote:I did the unthinkable,I asked Ronayers for the price.

Shell: 61301-MCC-000

Light: 33100-MAz-003

Yes, I could have done that I suppose. I try pretty hard not to bother folks with requests like this when I know I'm not going to buy the product in question from THEM - Seems only fair.

Looks like Les DID get a heck of a good price in Canada for these parts - They're certainly more expensive down here, even from the "discount" parts places.

I appreciate the part numbers Ripper - Thanks a bunch.

Don

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