Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Lights!?!

[psychlist]

My main beam is actually hitting the ground slightly before dipped!!!!!!!!!!

Is there absolutely NO adjustment on the individual casings?

[Nigel C]

Welcome to the world of crap 748 9** headlights Paul might as well hang a candle on the front of mine it'd do a better job they are only good for one thing being seen

haven't got my haynes comic to hand so i couldn't tell you !:P

[Yellow Bip]

Paul the only root i have taken is changing bulbs to blue zenon which are 30% brighter, but as you now i cant see in the dark so i cant tell you if it is any good but one friend says it is, so for a measily £12 it might be worth a try.

[psychlist]

No way is that a roadworthy setup

Like I said, main beam only illuminates the same bit of road already covered by dipped. I think that the construction and use requirements state that if main is set horizontal then dipped must fall a set distance in front of the vehicle.

I'll let you know what Ducati say!

[Triple Nine]

Paul, they are only like that on the Yellow ones, as they don't go fast enough to need a high beam. If you really need one, you will have to order a replacement from Ducati UK. Part number veryfastred998mainbeamunit

[skidlids]

As if my headlight wasn't bad enough before with the Yellow body kit on, after fitting the original red bodywork it was only fit for a reverse light.
Actually my red bike is far superior/faster at night but then TL1000S headlights are really good (well when the front wheels on the ground that is)

[Nigel C]

Quote:"Paul, they are only like that on the Yellow ones, as they don't go fast enough to need a high beam. If you really need one, you will have to order a replacement from Ducati UK. Part number veryfastred998mainbeamunit "

Your just jealous roy cos you haven't got a yellow one

[dickieducati]

you sure you're not riding it upside down ????

[BigJohn999]

You need the Aussie light unit. I got one for my 748 from ProTwins spring last year. Paired dip and main beams. Like taking a floodlight with you - not too much focus, just light everywhere

[NickH]

BJ999, Excuse my ignorance, what is the Aussie light unit and how much does it cost?