Round Motorcycle Headlight | Vintage Bates

Adjusting a motorcycle headlight means aiming the beam so it lights far enough ahead without dazzling other road users. You mainly set the beam height, with the bike on level ground.The common method: stand the bike a few metres from a wall, mark the height of the headlight centre, then adjust the setting screw so the beam falls slightly below that mark. You then check at night.The FCR Original Vintage Bates headlight adjusts the same way once fitted, for a well-aimed beam.

A yellow beam penetrates rain and fog better and reduces glare, improving visual comfort in bad weather. It's also a strong style marker, inherited from older headlights and racing.A white beam, by contrast, gives a modern, high-performance light close to natural perception, ideal for night riding on open roads.This Vintage Bates headlight comes in both versions: yellow for the vintage spirit and tough weather, white for a modern look.

A Bates headlight refers to a round, compact and clean headlight style that has become a reference in vintage and custom motorcycle culture. Its distinctive shape is a classic of the cafe racer and neo-retro look.It's a full front headlight that lights the road while making a strong visual statement at the front of the bike.The FCR Original Vintage Bates round headlight takes up these codes, with a characterful metal finish and a high-performance beam.

This headlight is universal: its compact round shape suits many neo-retro, cafe racer, scrambler or custom motorcycles. The bracket version fits plug and play on Triumph Modern Classic from 2016. This covers Street Twin, Bonneville T100/T120, Speed Twin, Thruxton, Scrambler and Bobber. The manual details the wiring for Triumph T100/T120. For any other model, simply check your bike's wiring; our FCR Accessoires team can confirm compatibility.

The bracket version is designed for plug-and-play fitment on the intended mounts, notably on Triumph. It's the simplest option for a direct headlight replacement. The bracket-less version is for custom builds, where you use your own mounts or a specific setup. It offers more freedom. The choice depends on your project: direct replacement or bespoke installation.

The headlight comes in two finishes: Silver (brushed aluminium) or Black (satin epoxy), to match any bike style. For the beam, it comes in white (modern) or yellow (vintage), and with or without bracket. That makes several possible configurations. Each combination has its own reference (for example FCR-UN-20011116-CSB for Silver, with bracket, white), in the FCR Accessoires catalogue.