Replace Headlight?

[AdamW]

Hi Folks,

The headlight on my 2013 DCT is out, although the high beam still works. Is there a not too expensive plug and play replacement that offers a little more brightness?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[dduelin]

There are many LED bulbs available that fit the 2013 Honda 700X DCT. You don't need to replace the entire headlight just the bulb. The factory bulb is a H4 also known as a 9003 bulb so look for a H4 9003 LED at an auto parts store or online.

 

[milesprwr]

An LED bulb is the way to go. Considerably brighter than the factory bulb.

 

[AdamW]

Thanks, you two!

 

[davidc83]

I have a 2013 nc700x. I installed a led h4 bulb. Plug and play. Got it off of Amazon. If I can find the link later, I will post it.

 

[AdamW]

Thanks, David. Amazon just delivered mine. I found an old thread with directions (and a diagram) for installation and I'll give it a go tomorrow. This is a great forum!

 

[AdamW]

Mission accomplished! Thanks again folks.

 

[jburner]

Thanks, David. Amazon just delivered mine. I found an old thread with directions (and a diagram) for installation and I'll give it a go tomorrow. This is a great forum!

Which bulb did you end up with? And which forum were you referring to? I searched and I'm not coming up with a definitive answer or many broken links.

 

[AdamW]

This thread, especially posts #12 and #13.:

Need Help - Headlight Replacement

I spent about two hours trying to find a way to replace my dying headlight. My hand is all scratched up from trying to reach down and pull it with no success. My mom even offered to help and she couldn't pull it off. I read a bunch of threads that discussed this and said that it is tricky, but...

www.nc700-forum.com

This led bulb:

https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-H4-9003-HB2-Motorcycle/dp/B0CWDB23MY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=1KQBNKJFN3GIX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a9dfH0ovzXpNdbUVzajZqWBzmoKGq5xX44YBgMzC3NOFUyS--gC5V9a2jHeWqUGYSrRZf1x0H0C_RQxhQUxGjYO-oC7acVvqnWkkONErpVU4EQyMlzS-FNs6hr5OMJHzVgxdM-tgHutrXTPq2C4CnjO_1rGKDlYyRrhvX1kpNjRe99hFAqymZT-fugyCR2Btg1NbleYap5Boy-w2u6xz-g.R3fNXOnM8dVWiRWIqasYAIXhCUy1aVDRUz0aFSTGf-c&dib_tag=se&keywords=AUXITO+H4+9003+HB2+LED+Bulb+Fog+Lights+Bulbs+for+Motorcycle%2C+400%25+Brighter+6000K+Cool+White+1860+CSP+Chips%2C+Pack+of+1&qid=1717768487&sprefix=auxito+h4+9003+hb2+led+bulb+fog+lights+bulbs+for+motorcycle%2C+400%25+brighter+6000k+cool+white+1860+csp+chips%2C+pack+of+1%2Caps%2C224&sr=8-2

 

[Rydinon]

Which bulb did you end up with? And which forum were you referring to? I searched and I'm not coming up with a definitive answer or many broken links.

As Dave said in Post #2, any H4 LED bulb will do. I prefer brands that give specs - how many lumens, what the watt draw is. It is relatively easy to weed out the exaggerated claims when they provide those numbers. Color temperature is going to be in the 5000 to 6000º range.