European headlights, what's the difference?

ive seen a few threads now asking about european headlights on bikes that arent valid here and now someone moving away and needs a european headlight......what are they? and how are they different??

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by tom-k6

ive seen a few threads now asking about european headlights on bikes that arent valid here and now someone moving away and needs a european headlight......what are they? and how are they different??

Reflectors are shaped to throw the light the other way due to them driving on the other side of the road.

I have a set of euro headlights for a curvy S. One beam is a projector type, unlike the UK version. If anyone fancies them let me know.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Reflectors are shaped to throw the light the other way due to them driving on the other side of the road.

aaahhh that would make sense. saves blinding people comin the other way

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

I have a set of euro headlights for a curvy S. One beam is a projector type, unlike the UK version. If anyone fancies them let me know.

You need to speak to this guy, he's looking for one.

I've just bought an EU spec unit for my UK pointy k3. Got them on Ebay Germany for 70 euros. They are often for sale on Euro Ebay's, so if your mate doesn't find one here, a good place to start is the Ebay from where he's going.
The first answer is correct, the reflectors are 'tuther way round. You can clearly see this on the ones I have. Haven't fitted mine yet, but I seem to remember something about UK/EU also having different bulbs and mini loom? Anyone know?

[glang]

Im in spain and the biggest difference is that only one light is lit on dip then both on mainbeam (crazy idea). It doesnt seem to be a problem for MOTs but obviously the dip has to be to the correct side. On my pointy I couldnt see any difference in the reflectors only that the bulbs are mounted rotated (if that makes sense) so I removed their lugs and rotated em the other way. Job done, nil expense!