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Twin Headlights?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Caleb Howard, Jul 8, 2019.

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    Caleb Howard New Member

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    Has anyone put twin Headlights on their 81 xj 650 Maxim and if so how did you go about it?
     
    Caleb Howard, Jul 8, 2019
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member

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    you would need to get the smaller diameter lights and fab some brackets that attach to fork tubes in the triple tree.
    use a relay(s) to run lights direct from battery

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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Nope.... I don't like twin headlights
     
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    I would be concerned that the stock alternator would have enough power to run 2 headlights. Unless they were LED
     
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