1992 Honda CBR F2 Head Light

I just picked up a used CBR F2 and the light has no low beam. Tomorrow
is sunday and all the motorcycle dealers around here will be closed. I
was wondering if an Auto Parts store will have a head light for the CBR
and if so does abnyone know the part number? I thought the guy I bought
it from mentioned an H2004 or H2005 or something like that. Is this
just a standard head light?
I looked in my manual and it just states the wattage 60/55 but gives no
part number.
If anyone can toss me a bone and give me a part number, I'd be most
appreciative.
Thanks.........

KS
1992 CBR600F2 Black/Purple

 

Why don't you pull the bulb out, take it to the car parts store, and see
if they can match it? It's probably a standard part.

 

I am embarrassed to say," why didn't I think of that?"

 

In Cali, it's not against the law for a motorcycle to ride on high
beams, even at night. In fact, the DMV handbook recommends it, as
visibility is always a problem for bikes.

My low beam burnt out months ago, but I haven't bothered to replace it.
Low beam on a Beemer is pretty useless anyways. I carry the handbook in
my saddlebags, lest an enthusiastic cop pull me over for using high
beams at night. Mission Gorge road is terribly dark, coming home that
way from my friend's house used to give me grief. Now, with the miracle
of high beams, I no longer worry about running over the giant monitor
lizard someone released at Mission Gorge Dam...

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Barb
Chaplain, ARSCC



"Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable
insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as
Scientology."
-ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"

 

Really? Do you know the CVC section that permits this?

 

Hmm. I could not find this in the CA Vehicle Code. In my 1994 Motorcycle
Driver Supplement, p. 28, it says "USE THE HIGH BEAM. Get all the light
possible. Use the high beam whenever you are not following or
approaching an oncoming vehicle."

Maybe my references are out of date.

 

I had a CBR1000F and it used special Honda bulbs - they looked very similar to standard bulbs but
the metal tabs were in slightly different positions. You could get an adapter for $10-15 or pay $30
for the Honda bulbs. Not sure if this is tha case with your bike but you can see the adapters at:

http://www.sporttouringusa.com/www/h4rings.htm

 

Darn, I threw out the handbook after passing the test. All I have is an
older version in the bathroom for reading material. I'll be going by the
DMV tomorrow, I'll stop in and pick up a copy.

I wouldn't want anyone to get in trouble for my offering bad information.
(I passed the test with a 99...and I'd argue about the one I "missed")

I'll check it out and post the section.

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Barb
Chaplain, ARSCC



"Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable
insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as
Scientology."
-ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"

 

Oh, duh. I had it in my saddlebag. Here's the text, page 20:

The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to always keep
the headlight on. Studies show that during the day, a motorcycle
with its light on is twice as likely to be noticed. Using your high
beam during the day and at night increases the chances that
oncoming drivers will see you. Use your high beam it is legal and
safe to do so. When it is foggy, use the low beam.

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Barb
Chaplain, ARSCC



"Comparing Scientology to a motorcycle gang is a gross, unpardonable
insult to bikers everywhere. Even at our worst, we are never as bad as
Scientology."
-ex-member, Thunderclouds motorcycle "club"

 

I find this hard to believe. I'll have to ask a janitor friend and see
what he says.

 

Hmmm. Is there a word missing in that? "Use your high beam when it is
legal ..." ?

The driver's manual is not the law, and a cop may not be convinced by
it. A judge won't.

In any case, I do advocate using the high beam all the time except at
night when it would blind someone.

 

I get drivers flipping the rearview mirror to night when I'm behind them
on the V-Strom during the day and I'm on low beam.

 

Have you checked the alignment of the headlight?

 

Yes, it's spot on. It's just bright, I think on high beam it'd burn
their eyes out.

 

There may be some discrepancy between what is legal and what is
comfortable for other drivers. I frequently find oncoming cars blipping
their high beams at my car at night when I'm driving with my low beams.
I did have my mechanic check and the headlights are focused exactly to
factory specs. Go figure.

Rich, Urban Biker

 

My low beam burnt out months ago, but I haven't bothered to replace it.

And then when -that- burns out...you're screwed?

Been there done that..in the dark, of course...fortunately only a few
blocks from Generic Auto Parts.

For what it's worth, I know for sure the F3 uses standard H4 bulbs.
Bikebandit.com says the F2 does, too. Pull it out & go get one,
already.

As far as those adapters..they come off your old bulb, and plug onto
the new one. At least on the F4 they do.



cds

 

http://www.sporttouringusa.com/www/h4rings.htm

oh THOSE rings.. hrrmm.. Way to be special, Honda..