1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility


Information and questions on GL1500 Goldwings (1988-2000)
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BMWBilly
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1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility

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Will a older headlight fit on a 1998 wing? I need one ASAP!
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Re: 1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility

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The earlier H4 bulbs will not fit in the 1998-2000 Goldwings unless you use these shims to make them fit. The tabs on the bulbs are different so you have to cut off a couple of the tabs on the older styles bulbs and put these shims on. Then they will work.

GL1500 headlight shims
GL1500 headlight shims

https://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/gl1500 ... shims/6959
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Re: 1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility

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No I need a headlight assembly my headlight plastic has a big hole from the Dear. I need the whole thing .
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Re: 1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility

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BMWBilly wrote: ↑Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:27 am No I need a headlight assembly my headlight plastic has a big hole from the Dear. I need the whole thing .
Yes, they are interchangeable.
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Re: 1988-2000 Headlight Compatibility

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Thanks I just ordered one off eBay in decent condition.


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