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Hmmmm... now I may have to get one of those too.

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I just had mine fail a month ago so installed a FH020AA and it's nice to not have to worry the bike will start far from home. Highly recommend!

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I had a jacket pocket come open several years ago on a ride and a fairly nice camera fell out.... now I'm paranoid. Like the jacket!

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You're right- those look nice!

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I have a '98. What's different from the '98 and this version? ECU?

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That's a very tidy job. Wish my plastic looked that good.

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Fritzer, what bulbs are you using? I've used everything from OEM'S to halogens. I don't think non-halogens are bright enough but they don't last very long.

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I was one of those who asked for passivation. After watching the original headers turn to rust I decided to go all out to try to prevent any rusting.

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Touche'

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They look different than those I referenced.  Mine are shiny, chrome-like.

I found some from Partzilla for $1.54 ea. Not sure if they're stainless tho. I've used them for years.

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Yes. I have one of those. 

Can someone tell me the size of the filter area of the larger one? I bought one way back in 1998. I don't know if I have the larger or the smaller.

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The question was whether polishing would affect the passivation.

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Good question-I was wondering the same thing. Mine are already turning a light golden color and mine were passivated.

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I took my centerstand off when installing the new headers.  Would like to get a rear Pitbull stand.

Thanks for the info-I definitely need to check that. Tired of replacing bulbs or going without high beams. Would high temperatures affect their life span? I noticed when I had high beams on the cover was so hot it almost burned my fingers. 

Are you using halogens?  Over the years I've had several halogen bulbs high beam element burn out but not the low beams. 

Not sure what you mean by wrong part number. 

Nope- used latex gloves. They certainly weren't cheap knock off either. Sylvania halogens. Silverstar Ultras.

I'm embarrassed to say that the bulbs were simply burned out despite the fact they were only 2 or 3 weeks old. Before I called my buddy with the voltmeter to come over I decided I would at least pop and old one in that I still had the low beam working just to make sure they weren't burned out before he drove all the way here. Turned out that was a good move because that was all it was. I am now wondering if these old VFR's electrical system can't supply enough current or voltage to these halogen bulbs. Or maybe the heat got to them -I don't know because they were very hot- you could feel the heat on the headlight cover. I should have popped an old bulb in before assuming something electrical was kaput- the simplest solution...

But thanks to everyone who responded to my post. 

Agree with MBrane. Starter switch is a common one, also had the same issue. The Starter Switch apart from energising the Starter Relay (when pressed), it also powers the Headlight Relays when NOT pressed (both Hi and Lo Beams).
Sometimes dirt/crud stops the switch from fully returning back to normal to re-energise your headlights. A good spray of WD-40 into the switch with ignition off, then give it a good workout - solved my problem.
Also agree with Cogswell, but check your switch out first for both mechanical and electrical operation.
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Is it both high and low beam?  
Most headlight bulbs are now manufactured in China, even name brands like Sylvania - and IMHO they are crap.  I've had them burn out after 3 months.  The Japan made OEM bulbs in my Camry finally failed at 190,000 miles and I  drive with them on 24/7.  After several disappointing  tries with both Phillips and Sylvania,  I found Japan sourced OEM bulbs on Amazon and have had no troubles since.  If the bulbs have failed this may be an instance where paying up for Honda OEM might be worth it.   YMMV
 

 Recently replaced both my headlamps with halogens and they worked great for about 2-3 weeks but on the last ride of the year I went out to turn the bike on and they wouldn't come on. Does anyone know why that may be happening? I checked the fuse under the seat and it was fine.