Headlight bezel from '96-'01 fit '05-up RSTD?

[concours]

I'm thinkin' I'd like a more conventional headlight bezel to replace the one with the built in visor... anyone make the transformation?

[Guest Yamahawg]

Im interested in knowing this also. I Prefer the old style.

[concours]

I've reviewed the parts diagrams here http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/parts/home.aspx and found the '96-'01 headlight bucket to be different than the '05-up.... I don't know what it is with the Asian cruiser designers... like the big Kaw Vulcan 2000 and Yam Stratolounger with their Sci-Fi headlights... just look out of place on retro styled cruisers... JMHO

[Guest Yamahawg]

I have been told there is a bike junkyard about 30 - 40 mins from me. I dont know exactly where it is located but am going looking for it in the near future. If I find it, I will ask them about the headlight bezels and get back to ya if they have a solution. Sometimes Junk Yard guys are pretty darn knowledgable.

[concours]

Thanks, Y-hawg.. that would be cool. For two screws, you could try it for fit in the parking lot...

[Guest Yamahawg]

I went up to the salvage place today and took a look. So far it looks like our only option is to get a complete used headlight assembly and swap it out. I came back home and took a look thru quite a few different years of parts diagrams. Several of the headlights are the same size but I havent found one yet that the 'headlight rim' attaching screw is on the same side as ours. If I come up with a good match I will let ya know.

 

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