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What Size is the Headlight on a 2012 Tbird?

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#1 · (Edited)
Can someone tell me if the single headlight on a 2012 Tbird is the standard 7" size? I am looking at replacing the lamp with an 7" LED, but don't want to order a Daymaker style light if its not the right size. Thanks.
 
#3 ·
The Bird uses the smaller Speedmaster bucket. For an improvement, a common upgrade is the larger America bucket - her America is VERY bright compared to the original Bird / Speedmaster bucket.

I converted my '12 Bird to the twin chrome buckets from a Speed Triple (same as Thunderbird Storm but chrome, not black). Makes a difference but harder to fit a screen vs other conversions.

You can also send your bucket to sick hids I think it is. I believe it was about $600 to have them do an angel eye / xenon projector setup when they quoted me.
 
#4 ·
Beware the HIDs. There was a setup with those on my Tiger 1050 (converted from halogen) when I bought it. When I wanted bright on, I had to wait several seconds for it to warm up... every time! I changed the whole setup to LED. JBQ will eventually offer these conversion kits for that model, but it's not quite where I want it to be yet.
Stick with LEDs! Besides the cost, you'll never regret that move. 5 & 3/4" are available. I have Denali LEDs mounted on the dresser bars that are very nice, but have found others that are also very bright at 1/2 the cost.
 
#6 ·
Well I picked up a 5.75" LED Daymaker from Amazon for $90 and IT IS NOT a drop in replacement. I thought just getting rid of the little retaining clip inside the chrome bezel would let it drop in, but no dice. Looks like I would need to hack the bezel more to get it to fit and I don't have the patience for that. I now have a hacked chrome bezel that I hope can still house the stock Hella lamp now that the retaining "clip was cutout by me. Worried the light is going to rotate in the bezel now. Oh and a replacement bezel is like $100. REALLY disappointed. Live and learn I guess.
 
#7 ·
I might still have my original bucket / bezel setup. Let me look.
 
#8 ·
Still have the bucket & bezel etc. drop me a note about shipping address (assume US?)
 
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