CL 77 headlamp/sealbeam

abert51 · Post by **abert51** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 1:03 pm

where can one find a source for the weird size headlamp for 67 CL77. It is not like the Brits standard 7" sealbeam. It is smaller - maybe 6 inch?? Any suggestions appreciated. Thank you. AL

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:03 pm

Al does yours have the aiming screw in the chrome ring? I just picked upa 67 CL, and it has that set-up no sure if it's origional. There are several aftermarket sealed beams available on ebay. The Type with the aiming screw are the same as CB350 headlights, and are available cheap on ebay as well.

davomoto

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:14 am

Gents,

I just took a chance and ordered the 6 3/8" (162mm) size that candlepowerinc.com has now, for my CL77, and it comes with a 12V 60/55W bulb. This is a newer size for them, intended for those of us with old motorcycles. Sweet. I was getting tired of trying to find CL headlights.

These are sealed beam-sized lights that you put a replaceable H4 halogen light into, so you'll need to make an adapter harness. They also have 7" and 5 3/4".

http://store.candlepower.com/ca53mohe.html

I also ordered a lower power version of the H4, 12V 35/35W, in case my CL can't handle the 60/55W.

Scottie

ggray · Post by **ggray** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 10:30 am

Let us know if it mounts right in the headlight ring. I have a '65 CL I might be interested in getting one for.

Gary

Scottie · Post by **Scottie** » Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:43 pm

OK -- I've received the headlight unit from Candlepower. It does fit into the CL headlight ring -- it does *not* fit quite as good as the original, but will work. A sloppy fit. Also, I will probably have to get the Dremel and cut off one of the supplied tabs on the unit, as they will interfere when mounting the ring into the shell. This is Candlepower's 6 3/8" size.

I have no idea how/if this would work on the later version CL/CB headlight with adjusters.

Front view -- L-R: new unit in CL ring, and old sealed beam

The lens of the light unit doesn't bow out like the original, so will look a little different.

Overall, I like it, as I can now use regular H4 bulbs.

View of the back of the new unit clipped into the CL headlight ring:

Scottie

ggray · Post by **ggray** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:18 am

Scottie,

Thanks for posting the pix.

Gary

allthumbs · Post by **allthumbs** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:53 pm

How does it do? too much drain or none?

I think it's a great idea

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