R90/6 Episode 21 - Headlight Assembly, Headlight Bucket Wiring, Ignition Switch

[@jamesgault7383]

William, to those of us that own or wish to own these BMWs, you and these videos are a real treasure because they inspire the confidence to actually try the repairs because of your great explanation and demonstration. Thank you, sir!

[@boxer2valve]

Glad to help. Best of luck.

[@donkuwik3390]

Your effort and generosity are remarkable. Thank You. I know where I'll be buying my parts now.

[@boxer2valve]

Awesome, thank you!

[@paulwatson9801]

Very relevant and helpful in my 1989 R100RT restoration. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos.

[@boxer2valve]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@mikemcallister757]

I have a 92 RT. These videos inspire me to look for an older, say 75/5 for a project, always wanted one. Thank you for all the detail and work that goes into making these videos!

[@boxer2valve]

Wunderbar! Glad to spark some inspiration.

[@johnarisman2022]

So glad you are back. Thank you for some excellent details. I still say you should make a DVD when you're done.

[@boxer2valve]

Possible. We prefer to post on KZbin and format into a playlist. It's just easier for all parties involved..

[@cliffblack3087]

As always, very straightforward and you give options on how things can be done. Keep up the good work, and I'm glad you're in NC now and I can pick up parts, about a 3 hour round trip.

[@fostermckeon9504]

Awesome and great job! My fairing is coming off soon

[@ianbestor1528]

Love this, will absolutely be buying parts from you.

[@bridlance1]

TRES BONNES EXPLICATIONS BRAVO ET MERCI

[@SW-jh6dm]

Happy to see that you and your fabulous videos are back again. Thanks for these great videos! Priceless

[@boxer2valve]

Certainly!

[@martinragborg]

It’s fantastic you’re back. I’m mist your show and the friendly American guy.

[@boxer2valve]

Glad to be back. Thanks for watching and stay tuned for upcoming videos.

[@dullbrass]

So cool to see the series continued! Thank you!

[@terryclair2914]

Welcome back, I have missed the series, thank you!

[@peanutbutter4829]

Ditto on what Mr Gault just said. I'm heading down to Maggie Valley Memorial day weekend, and would love to visit your shop as well as meet ya'll... Great video's William. I've always had a love for the older BMW's,

[@boxer2valve]

Thanks, we appreciate it! Come by whenever to meet our awesome team!

[@wayneberry1048]

Great video you guys are great

[@christopherwright5917]

Great information and well explained.thanks.

[@David-wy9jl]

Great viewing. Thank you.

[@azhirise]

Excellent - I will be doing about the same soon - Thank You!

[@miguelmoreno8974]

I have the same year and model and it had been stored outside for the last 35 years. It also had a fairing and a butchered wiring setup similar to yours. My question is: What switch actually turns the headlight on and controls the high and low beam. I can make the left hand switch flash the lights in the down position but that is it. Thank you for your videos. I buy all my parts from your company, as I think you have earned my business many times over.

[@ateliermerlin]

Super info love The details you give and specialty on the complex bmw electric system continue the great job THX

[@boxer2valve]

Our pleasure. Thanks for watching!

[@_nader.essa_]

Pls keep posting!

[@snobum72]

Great video series - has been a huge help restoring my 1980 R100T. I have installed the Cyclops LED headlamp - excellent upgrade - do you have experience with the LED headlamps in these vintage models?

[@G.P.Shields]

About that little clamp at the bottom of the bezel; does the hinge or the open part face the bucket? Sick of having the old stock bezel fall out on bumpy roads.

[@hoverbotfpv1425]

I would love to see a good '70 to '73 /5 headlight rebuild with switch replacement LOL! those buckets rival any Lucas headlight I have tackled. LOL!

[@boxer2valve]

It's on the list !! Thanks for watching .

[@captainflugel]

"The thin edge of the seal goes to the inside of the headlight?" I found that to be confusing. There is a thin ridge and a thick or double ridge on the seal. I was looking at the video for clarity on this and I think these videos are outstanding but that explanation went by a little too quickly and was confusing and there is nothing I can find on the web clearing this up. Is the inside the front of the headlight as it faces out? I think that is what you mean but not sure. Also , I bought one of your headlight rings and found the hinge mechanism to be almost too tight against the light reflector to get everything lined up and to get the clips in. Could you comment on that and clear up the headlight seal question. Thank you for your outstanding how to videos!

[@captainflugel]

After watching again a few times I can see the thin edge goes to the back (inside you are calling it) of the lens.

[@boxer2valve]

Sorry if that was not clear. The groove in the seal is not quite in the middle. One of the raised edges is wider. The wider of the two sides faces forward.

[@captainflugel]

Thank You. That helps clear it up.

[@jeepmandan5334]

I think you intalled the lens gasket incorrectly. Sounds weird, but the smooth side is actually supposed to be against the glass lens, and the ridged side facing outward, with the single ridge facing forward and the double ridge facing rearward. Seems odd, but it's how the factory did them. This better prevents water intrusion.

[@timothyswartz5292]

My R75/7 had a big Vetter fairing with an integrated headlight. The headlight in the fairing was actually the BMW headlamp with an extra wiring harness. I only had to remove the needed parts from the fairing and attach them to the headlight bucket. Much easier than all this. My frame still looked just as awful due to the hose clamps used to secure the fairing to the motorcycle frame.

[@paulnarramore6828]

Oh dear. I waited 25 minutes to see how the front indicators were wiring into the headlight shell. My wires come from the headlight shell and presumably go into the holes in the iner sides of the 'ears' but what happens then. The bottom of the ears are sealed with the rubber bushes. How does the wiring rear the chrome indicator stalks? Thank you.

[@deana3941]

Hi, I have a 1978 R100/7 and think i need to replace the ignition switch ( because key does not turn). Do you sell these? If so how much? If not would you be able to tell me where I can get one? Thanks a bunch. Anthony

[@boxer2valve]

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[@sanchezjaime2348]

Hi .what is wrong when the low beam doesn't work .but the high beam is working fine?. Help please

[@georgerademacher7457]

Glad to see this video,,, I'm having trouble now,, I have a 5 position switch... I think he is installing a 3 position switch,, and not going well.On my 1976 R75/6 in Australia.......can someone help? thanks, g rad

[@boxer2valve]

Sorry about the late reply. We had the 3 position switches mostly here in the USA because we could not be trusted to not ride without our lights on. if you have a specific need, I will be happy to help. Please e-mail [e-mail]

[@quinnparker5360]

Has anyone encountered a situation where all other lights work except for the headlight? The high-beam even works but not the main headlight and I can't figure it out.

[@johnhopkins6260]

First indicator of horrors: Scotch Locks and cheap, squish-on bullet connectors