Difference between UK & Euro headlights - SV650.org

01-09-05, 07:51 AM

I`ve just bought a headlight unit off ebay which I was assured was the UK version, but has a different lens and bulb on the left side. I guess this means it`s the Euro version.

On my old unit (trashed in a crash) both bulbs were the same, but on this new one the left side bulb is different, so the old plug to connect the bulb will no longer fit it.

So I now have UK style wiring and plugs and a Euro headlight. I can put one of my old Osram Silver Star bulbs in the left hand side and it will work as it used to, but what should I do with the left side?

So can anyone tell me what the story is - any advantages to the Euro version? How should I wire up the different bulb? Any recommended mods? Can I make it so both lights are on at once? etc.

Or should I just send it back as being mis-sold and start searching e-bay again for a proper UK one!

TSM · 01-09-05, 08:41 AM

send it back as it is the wrong one, one bulb is H4 the other is H7 (projector style).

UK spec is H4 on both sides.

01-09-05, 01:43 PM

There are no advantages apart from riding in europe. Ive got an imported bike with euro headlights. They point the wrong way which also means it wont pass an mot (mine is due its first mot soon). Send it back and get yourself a uk spec one.

01-09-05, 07:51 AM	#1
SilverSV Guest Posts: n/a	Difference between UK & Euro headlights I`ve just bought a headlight unit off ebay which I was assured was the UK version, but has a different lens and bulb on the left side. I guess this means it`s the Euro version. On my old unit (trashed in a crash) both bulbs were the same, but on this new one the left side bulb is different, so the old plug to connect the bulb will no longer fit it. So I now have UK style wiring and plugs and a Euro headlight. I can put one of my old Osram Silver Star bulbs in the left hand side and it will work as it used to, but what should I do with the left side? So can anyone tell me what the story is - any advantages to the Euro version? How should I wire up the different bulb? Any recommended mods? Can I make it so both lights are on at once? etc. Or should I just send it back as being mis-sold and start searching e-bay again for a proper UK one!

01-09-05, 08:41 AM	#2
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	send it back as it is the wrong one, one bulb is H4 the other is H7 (projector style). UK spec is H4 on both sides. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

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01-09-05, 01:43 PM	#3
WelshWop Guest Posts: n/a	There are no advantages apart from riding in europe. Ive got an imported bike with euro headlights. They point the wrong way which also means it wont pass an mot (mine is due its first mot soon). Send it back and get yourself a uk spec one.