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  • got556
    Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 88

    Headlight mounts request

    Someone really needs to make some Bates style headlight mounts for these Japanese bikes.

    I'm having a hell of a time finding something sturdy and good enough to mount onto my XS650 lower tree.

    So if anyone wants to punch out a few that mount to the two receiving holes on the front of the lower tree for XS650's...I'll buy a couple.

    Better yet market these to Lowbrow or TCBros or someone like that and enjoy the cash flow
  • junkyardjon
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 254

    #2
    i made my own mount. not hard at all....

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    • Billyboy13
      Senior Member
      • May 2011
      • 161

      #3
      Same here, perfect mounting points already there.

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      • ajInMs
        Senior Member
        • May 2011
        • 493

        #4
        Originally posted by Billyboy13
        Same here, perfect mounting points already there.
        He does have a point though. I'm in the same deal with the CB750 project I'm working on. It's not that hard to make one, but if somebody made some simple ones that were sturdy, functional, looked good, and they were already powdercoated or chromed, it could be a time saver.

        I would rather be working on my carbs than making that mount. Plus, I think part of his point was that it is an open market for somebody to take advantage of and make money. Bill you wanna go in a headlight mount business with me? Just kiddin' homie.

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        • Blackbetty
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2011
          • 1341

          #5
          If you're interested in mounting from the upper tree, a guy over on the 650 boards started making these:

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          • Richf
            Member
            • Feb 2011
            • 67

            #6
            I got this idea from someone on here. It was simple to make and looks pretty good.

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            • Cheaper
              Senior Member
              • Jul 2010
              • 152

              #7
              I just dont know about making it out of aluminium angle. Seems to me it may not hold up.

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              • SmittyFXR
                Senior Member
                • Aug 2009
                • 148

                #8
                Originally posted by Cheaper
                I just dont know about making it out of aluminium angle. Seems to me it may not hold up.
                You're right. After a while, the flex that part undergoes will cause it to work harden, become brittle, and crack. Needs gusseted to eliminate flex.

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                • jamesgs4
                  Senior Member
                  • Oct 2009
                  • 1064

                  #9
                  aluminum mount

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                  • OakBehringer
                    Senior Member
                    • May 2011
                    • 316

                    #10
                    Are these pics all of XS650s? I think my early (1973) triple trees are a bit different. Intersting.

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                    • Richf
                      Member
                      • Feb 2011
                      • 67

                      #11
                      sure are

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                      • Jonnycakes
                        • Mar 2024

                        #12

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                        • razor78016
                          Member
                          • May 2011
                          • 83

                          #13
                          My headlight mount. Not painted, still was making a final fitting.

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                          • got556
                            Member
                            • Jul 2011
                            • 88

                            #14
                            Some good designs in here guys. I guess I'm just worried about the lamp shaking quite a bit w/ such a thin piece of metal propping the light up.

                            Thanks for all the pics.

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                            • jamesgs4
                              Senior Member
                              • Oct 2009
                              • 1064

                              #15
                              That is why mine is a solid piece, vibrating headlights bother me.

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