Motorcycle LED Headlight Unit

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clayton

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#306597 6-Aug-2023 12:42

I have a Kawasaki Vulcan S that comes with a standard halogen headlight unit, is it legal to replace the complete unit with a LED one?

They seem to have the same bracket alignments

LED DRL/Low Beam/High Beam Headlight For Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S EN650 2015-2021 768619034969 | eBay

Reading through the LTSA website is somewhat confusing

Some feedback would be appreciated..

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#3112386 6-Aug-2023 13:46

Will fail WOF with LED head lamp!

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#3112391 6-Aug-2023 14:02

A LED bulb can't be retrofitted into a light unit to replace the original halogen or incandescent bulb.

A light unit can be replaced with a complete assembly that is designed as a LED unit.

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#3112403 6-Aug-2023 14:57

The OP is asking about replacing the whole headlight with an LED type.

"It is permitted to replace a complete halogen headlamp unit with a complete HID or LED headlamp unit. If the vehicle is required to meet an approved safety standard for headlamps, only approved headlamps can be retrofitted."

If the headlight isn't a Kawasaki part whether or not it has the required approval markings is the important bit. Every now and then you get a WoF inspector that is a stickler for details. I had a 2 day argument with one about whether the rear dark glass on a Vitara is factory or not.

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#3112422 6-Aug-2023 16:44

Bung: The OP is asking about replacing the whole headlight with an LED type.

"It is permitted to replace a complete halogen headlamp unit with a complete HID or LED headlamp unit. If the vehicle is required to meet an approved safety standard for headlamps, only approved headlamps can be retrofitted."

If the headlight isn't a Kawasaki part whether or not it has the required approval markings is the important bit. Every now and then you get a WoF inspector that is a stickler for details. I had a 2 day argument with one about whether the rear dark glass on a Vitara is factory or not.

I guess that answers my question

"only approved headlamps can be retrofitted."

Anything off Ebay out of China would not be approved in New Zealand

Most other countries seem ok with it even Australia!!

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#3112429 6-Aug-2023 17:10

Australia would probably need ADR approval for retrofitted lights on late model vehicles?

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#3112454 6-Aug-2023 18:01

If the Australians are happy the headlight will have an approval mark E, DOT, or JIS. One of the very similar units apparently has no marking so it depends whether there are different manufacturers or whether they are all using the same parts.

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#3112459 6-Aug-2023 18:17

Bung: If the Australians are happy the headlight will have an approval mark E, DOT, or JIS. One of the very similar units apparently has no marking so it depends whether there are different manufacturers or whether they are all using the same parts.

Play this video on Youtube from 12 mins to see the difference (before and after)

Kawasaki Vulcan S: LED Halo Headlight Install - YouTube

Looks ok to me!!

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#3112486 6-Aug-2023 21:47

Looks ok but several comments to that YT clip say that particular headlight has no E mark. The very similar unit sold by HogLights Australia is claimed to be ADR, DOT & ECE113 compliant but then it's also AU$710.

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#3112733 7-Aug-2023 11:17

Bung: Looks ok but several comments to that YT clip say that particular headlight has no E mark. The very similar unit sold by HogLights Australia is claimed to be ADR, DOT & ECE113 compliant but then it's also AU$710.

Yes, looking at the HogLights, they are compliant, so here goes my retirement fund