Aftermarket KDX headlight

jad628 · Post by **jad628** » 11:51 am Jan 11 2011

Having just recently acquired my "95 KDX 200, I am trying to get it up to snuff. The previous owner eliminated the headlight assembly and installed a number plate (he didn't keep the assembly). For my needs, I want to have a headlight, so I am looking to get a replacement. I believe I saw that UFO made an aftermarket replacement assembly and was curious if anyone has an opinion on it or any other type. I'm open to about anything that is recommended and this site looks like a great resource for good advice.

Thanks,

John

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 12:07 pm Jan 11 2011

turtle · Post by **turtle** » 12:36 pm Jan 11 2011

John, my situation was similar except that my bike had a busted up headlight shroud with no headlight that looked really nasty. I looked for an OEM replacement for a while on ebay etc, but they are rare and expensive. I looked at aftermarket too and ended up with a Polisport MMX Headlight from Rocky Mountain ATV.

Here's a link
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/produ ... lyId=24175

I am told this is fairly robust and it looks good. Kinda even looks like the OEM unit. I haven't installed it yet so I can't comment on installation or operation, but I like what I see so far.

cornishwrecker220 · Post by **cornishwrecker220** » 02:32 pm Jan 11 2011

UFO make a very good replacement headlight & shroud for the kdx (ghibe)..they are fixed by rubber hoops that mount around the forks & flex a little unlike the oe kdx shroud which is fixed, so should fair well in a crash!

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 02:51 pm Jan 11 2011

I've hit many a tree head-on with mine

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Coop · Post by **Coop** » 03:17 pm Jan 11 2011

Mr. Wibbens wrote:I've hit many a tree head-on with mine

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That would be 1.40...

rbates9 · Post by **rbates9** » 05:41 pm Jan 11 2011

Mr. Wibbens wrote:I've hit many a tree head-on with mine

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Not bad, you need to work on the dismount. Much more entertaining with a dismount.

jad628 · Post by **jad628** » 07:36 pm Jan 11 2011

Mr. Wibbens wrote:I've hit many a tree head-on with mine

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That got a family laugh from us. The whole reason I bought the KDX was to ride with my ten-year-old son who got his first dirt bike for Christmas. On NYE, he and I were going along pretty good in a field and a 20" oak jumped up right in front of him like that. A full-faced helmet kept the dings to a minimum though.

jad628 · Post by **jad628** » 07:39 pm Jan 11 2011

Thanks for all the info guys. I just locked in on a used (but good shape) UFO headlight along with a bunch of other parts. I'm really looking forward to riding this KDX a lot after a 27 year hiatus.

Post by **Indawoods** » 08:01 pm Jan 11 2011

rbates9 wrote:
Mr. Wibbens wrote:I've hit many a tree head-on with mine

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Not bad, you need to work on the dismount. Much more entertaining with a dismount.

I agree... much better when you leave the bike....

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 08:03 pm Jan 11 2011

Tree stopped me

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 12:50 am Jan 12 2011

Need a couple bulbs like this in a headlight

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KDX4ID · Post by **KDX4ID** » 10:37 am Jan 12 2011

I like this. Stock from a KLX450. Probably to pricey to buy new. I got this one used. Almost looks stock to me.

Coop · Post by **Coop** » 10:58 am Jan 12 2011

Yeah that looks good!

ihatefalling · Post by **ihatefalling** » 10:42 pm Jan 12 2011

Man I want black rims sooooo bad :)

Here's info on the Polisport MMX:

http://kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopic.ph ... hlight=mmx

jad628 · Post by **jad628** » 07:51 am Jan 13 2011

[quote="KDX4ID"]I like this. Stock from a KLX450. Probably to pricey to buy new. I got this one used. Almost looks stock to me.

Very stylish. Too stylish for an old country boy like me. Everybody will think I stole the bike! lol

cdcoody · Post by **cdcoody** » 10:08 pm Apr 12 2014

where did you get the green shroud for the twins ufo headlight

diymirage · Post by **diymirage** » 10:16 pm Apr 12 2014

wibby hasn't been online in quite a while (you revived a 3 year old thread)

Post by **Mr. Wibbens** » 05:07 am Apr 13 2014

cdcoody wrote:where did you get the green shroud for the twins ufo headlight

Its a green ufo twins headlight

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