Let’s brighten up the headlight with a headlight relay.
This is a Daytona brand headlight relay. You can make one yourself, but it’s faster to modify a purchased one, so that’s what we always do.
We can’t mount unnecessary items on our beloved bike. Lightweight, simple, and compact is the way to go.
This is the bracket that secures the relay. We don’t recommend relying entirely on cable ties for fastening.
There was an unused hole, so we’ll use it. If you weld a nut on the back, workability improves. Mounts where things keep rolling and falling off are disappointing.
Think about the mounting first. Then consider removal and whether it will interfere with serviceability—this kind of thinking pays off down the road.
Manufacturer originals are well thought out; they’re generally removable and maintainable no matter who does the work.
This time around, we’ll actually use only about this much.
Push rivets are more than enough. Bolts and lock nuts feel slightly heavy for plastic, and we don’t see the need.
Even after adjustment, it’s 11,000 cd. That’s moped level.
With the relay, we got 24,000 cd. It’s lightweight, reasonably priced, and easy to install, so we often recommend the relay.
We still don’t like HID.
