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05Truxter

I've always liked the dual headlight on the Speed triple, both aesthetically and functionally. I've thought of what the my previous bikes and the thruxton might look like with 2 eyes. I know it is mixing periods, styles, etc - could potentially look very dumb - haven't actually seen this done to know whether it would look good or bad. I came across this kit on ebay
http://www.aztec8.com/

What do you think? Not necessarily of this kit with plastic ears, but of the concept.

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TJRCARRILLO

I love the look of the dual headlights and have also wondered how it would look on a Thrux. It's really hard to say until its done. The best of luck for those who try and would love to see some pics of the final product.

Wombat

I came across these while looking for headlight brackets:

Head Lights

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TBSstunta

These look really good, but I think they would look awful on the Thrux. Functionally you'd be better served doing a HID conversion.

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Rincewind

+1. The Thruxton is a classic motorcycle, not a streetfighter. I wouldn't do it. HID conversion, xenon lamp replacement, or auxilliary lights are better choices, imo. I like my motolights.

R100Pilot

While the projector-beam streetfighter lights would look outta place, a pair of larger headlights like Hellas or such would look cool, sorta like a rally setup.

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Mancha

Here's something similar (lifted from the Ton-Up Forum):



I never would have thunk I'd like twin headlights on a cafe bike, but it actually looks pretty cool.

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Mecchanica

OOOOOOOOOOGLEEEEEE. Unless you fitted them into a fairing, I considered it for my Thrux, using a quarter fairing I got from a BMW R90S. Fill in the large hole, and fit two smaller lights. I once had my headlight pop while briskly motoring along a very dark twisty road on the Big Island on a moonless night. Like having a bag dropped on my head. I like the idea of two filaments going at all times.
I think one of the iterations of the Dunstall Norton Commando had dual headlights. Looked good.

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ivar

See this link for pics of my bonnie w/ twin headlights installed:
http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.ph...49022&forum=21

Joe-Dirt

Fly-N-Cycle sells the Bates style headlights in 4.5 and 5.75 inches. They look very close to the S3/S4 headlights. The smaller ones (about $35 each) would look better IMO. :wink: