Headlights

 

Contents:
1. Sealed beam SB 
2. Replaceable bulb RB 
3. Converting SB to RB 
4. Headlights and Parts
    4a. CEV made in Italy
    4a. Saturnus made in Slovenia
    4b. Luxor made in France
    4c. ULO made in Germany
    4d. Taiwan made in Taiwan
    4e. Honda made in Japan

 

 

Prices are colored bright green for new, and dark green for good-used items.

 


1. Sealed Beam SB Headlights

Sealed beam means the entire glass lens in front and mirror reflector in back, are evacuated of air. The bulb cannot be replaced without replacing the whole glass. These 4.5 inch round head lights, sealed beam or non-sealed, interchange with some tractor lights, auto and motorcycle fog lights, forklift, golf cart, and utility vehicle lights. There are even clear plastic 4.5″ round 12V landscaping lights that can interchange. 

Sealed beam 4667-1  
1. 171, 2. 172, 3. 4667, 4. 4667-1, 5. 4568, 6. 4415

SB Headlights, 4.5 inch round
# price make part# volts watts  beam  connectors

1 none   CEV 171    6V 20w   normal  2-rear blades
2 none   CEV 172    6V 20/20w  hi-lo  3-rear blades
3 none   GE 4667    6V 18w   normal  2-rear blades 
4 $15.0 GE 4667-1 6V 18w   normal  2-side blades note 1
0 none   GE 4767    6V 25w   normal  2-rear blades Peugeot 103 SP
0 none   We 4158    6V 25w   normal  2-screws Motobecane 76-77
0 $17.0 We 4583    6V ?? w   normal  2-screws note 2
0 $17.0 GE 4776  12V 25w   normal  2-screws
5 $15.0 We 4568  12V 25w   normal  2-screws Motobecane 78-80
0 $15.0 Wa 4416  12V 30wspot light  2-screws
6 $17.0 Wa 4415  12V 35w   normal  2-screws
0 $20.0 Wa 4440  12V 40/40w  hi/lo  3-rear blades

 

Note 1. To use a 4667-1 with 2 side blades on a bike with a 2 or 3 rear blade plug, the individual connectors must be removed from the plug. A tiny screwdriver must push in the barb that keeps the connector from backing out.

Note 2. We is Westinghouse, Wa is Wagner

 


2. Replaceable Bulb RB Headlights

The bulb is not sealed in. It can be removed and replaced without replacing the whole glass, at a much lower cost. 

RB-a/b/c headlights take automotive bulbs with a BA15s base. Bulbs with this base have an 18 to 27 watt rating. That matches the headlight power output of most mopeds. There are three bulb choices, 12V 27w (1156), 6V 21w and 6V 18w (1129). The bulbs are for car turn signals. The 1156 12 volt bulb is sold in every US auto parts store and in some convenience stores. It works on 6 volt bikes but is dimmer.

RB-a/b/c headlights are offered in single filament only, for three reasons. 1) The socket requires a bulb with equal nubs. Common dual filament USA auto bulbs have unequal nubs and unequal filaments. 2) Most moped generators require about 20 watts for each filament. There are 21/5 watt dual filament, but on a generator-powered moped that would quickly burn out the 5W filament, because the generator makes 20 watts. The generator watts must match the total bulb watts, or there will be an under or over-voltage. A 5 watt headlight would get super bright from an over-voltage, and soon burn out, in a few minutes. 3) There are plenty of automotive dual filament headlight bulbs, but they have too many watts and the wrong type of socket.

RB-Ha/b/c/d/e headlights are for mopeds with stronger generators, or motorcycles with moped-size 4.5″ headlights. The bulb is a halogen type. They run hot and require the glass to be clean and free of fingerprints. 12V 55W H3 bulbs are easy to get at USA auto stores. The bulb socket screws onto metal back reflector.

RB-Ha/b/c/d/e headlights are offered in single filament only (no hi and lo beam).

 

    
1-2. CEV 171R, 3. RB-a/b/c, 4. RB-Ha/b/c/d/e

RB Headlights, 4.5 inch round
#  price  part# volts watts bulb

1 none   cev171R 6V 21w  6V21
3 $32.0 RB-a      6V 18w  1129
3 $32.0 RB-b      6V 21w  6v21
3 $32.0 RB-c    12V 27w  1156
4 $28.0 RB-Ha   6V 25w  H3
4 $28.0 RB-Hb   6V 35w  H3
4 $25.0 RB-Hc  12V 25w  H3
4 $25.0 RB-Hd 12V 35w  H3
4 $25.0 RB-He 12V 55w  H3

#  price     part#   volts watts  RB Headlight Parts
$17.0 cev04811 bulb socket for CEV 171R 
$1.50 cev18890 socket clip for CEV 171R
$2.00 cev10343 w-clip for CEV rim, uses 4-5
2 $2.00 SAE1129   6V 18w 1129 incandescent bulb
2 $2.50 H101C      6V 21w 6V21 incandescent bulb
2 $2.00 SAE1156 12V 27w 1156 incandescent bulb

4 $7.00 H3.0625   6V 25w H3 halogen bulb

4 $7.00 H3.0635   6V 35w H3 halogen bulb
4 $5.00 H3.1225 12V 25w
H3 halogen bulb
4 $5.00 H3.1235 12V 35w
H3 halogen bulb
4 $2.00 H3.1255 12V 55w H3 halogen bulb

 


3. Sealed to Non-sealed Conversion

Sealed beam conversion: This upgrade conversion is for sealed beam headlights with a metal back side, not glass. It is a service procedure, not a part replacement. Any metal-backed sealed beam headlight can have a 1 inch hole cut in the back. The hole accepts a snap-on bulb socket. The socket holds an easy to get, low cost automotive bulb, 1156 or compatible. When the bulb burns out, the entire glass does not have to be changed. This is a big advantage.

Metal back: CEV 4.5 inch round headlights with metal backs, can be converted. So can vintage Japanese headlights with metal backs, like most ’60’s to 80’s small Hondas and Yamahas have. 

Same plug: When Myrons Mopeds performs the conversion, the wires are transferred over so they still plug in the same way as before.

Hi-lo becomes lo-lo: The high and low beam wires are connected together, so the hi-lo switch does not change anything. The benefit is there are many bulb choices that are inexpensive and easy to get.

Snap-on bulb socket: If you want to perform the conversion, the bulb and snap-on bulb socket can be ordered separately. It has spring loaded wings that hold it in a one inch hole. That is the size just big enough to pass an 1156 bulb through. The snap-on bulb socket has only one wire. A second wire must be soldered to the metal socket. If the 2 or 3 blade plug from the old headlight is transferred to the RBH wires, the bike wires and plug will remain the same.

 

  Honda Express headlight upgrade
1. CEV 171 upgraded,  2. CEV 172 upgraded, 3. Honda Express

# 0,0 price   part#  Convert sealed beam to RB 
1,2,3 $7.00 E8764  snap-on bulb socket for 1″ hole
1,2,3 $2.00 SAE1129   6V 18w 1129 incandescent bulb
1,2,3 $2.50 H101C      6V 21w 6V21 incandescent bulb
1,2,3 $2.00 SAE1156 12V 27w 1156 incandescent bulb
1 00  $32.0 service  SB 6V 21w    to RB 6V 21w
2 00  $32.0 service  SB 6V 21/21 to RB 6V 21w
3 00  $32.0 service  SB 6V 20/20 to RB 6V 21w

The service takes one day. Return shipping costs $11 (to USA).

 

 

 


4. Headlights and Parts

 

# price each  Headlight Clips takes 4-5
1 $2.00
CEV w-clip CEV#10343
2 $2.00 Luxor w-clip MB#54132
3 $2.50 ULO w-clip Puch#349.3.53.809.1
4 $2.00 Taiwan w-clip
5 $1.50 large w-clip

These can be bent slightly to adjust the tension.

 

 


CEV 4a. CEV Headlights

C.E.V. electrical components are made in Italy since the 1920’s by Fratelli Pagani (Pagani Brothers). CEV lights, switches, speedometers, and magnetos are used on most 1970’s and 80’s European mopeds. C.E.V. is a trade mark that stands for Costruzioni Elettromeccaniche Venegonesi. English translation: Venegonese Electromechanical Constructions. Venegono Inferiore and Venegono Superiore are small municipalities within the Province of Varese in northern Italy. In the 2000’s CEV became part of ZADI.

 


CEV 4.5 inch Round Headlights

The chrome ring says “Tipo 105″ which is 105 mm at the lip of the glass, and 112 mm (4.5 inch) at the edge. The 4.5” size is also on farm equipment and auxillary vehicle lights.

 

CEV headlight 1211 
1   $0.50  18541   screw 3mm for plastic (takes 3)
2   $37.0  4910    glass lens/reflector 1211
3   $10-5  4909    pancake housing for 1211, black  
4   $0.25  3444    washer M6 lock 
5   $0.50  3171    bolt M6 x 20 hex
6   $3.00  19782  rear cover plate for 1211
7   45-35  1211    thin HL black RB with 6V 21w bulb

CEV headlight 2143 Sealed beam 4667-1

CEV headlight 2157
8   $0.50  3309    bolt M5 x 15 slot head
9   2818  4522    ring bezel CEV Tipo 105 new
10 $2.00  10343  spring w-clip CEV type (takes 4-5)
11 $35.0  4525.6 short bucket black
11 $75.0  4525.6 short bucket chrome
12 $70.0  2143    short HL black SB, 4667-1 glass

CEV headlight 2152
13 none    2152       short hi/lo HL black SB, CEV 172 glass
14 none   10626.5  bulb, festoon 6V 1.5W, hi-beam indicator
15 $7.00  0007.12s socket, hi beam indicator, no  jewel
16 $18.0  0007.12  jewel, hi beam ind. no socket, new
17 none    4630.2    short hi/lo bucket black

CEV headlight 2139 Sealed beam 4667-1

CEV headlight 2158

18 $70.0  0096    bullet bucket black
18 $65.0  0096c   bullet bucket chrome used
19 90-75 2139    bullet HL black SB, 4667-1 glass

The CEV 2158 bullet shaped replaceable bulb headlight comes with a block off plate over the speedometer hole. Any 60 mm round speedometer fits into the hole, such as CEV, VDO, Huret, or Veglia. The glass is generic, not CEV, like in the photo.

CEV headlight 2155
20 none   2155     bullet hi/lo HL black SB, CEV172 glass
21 $65.0 0096.3  bullet hi/lo bucket black
2
1 $65.0 0096.3s bullet hi/lo bucket silver
21 $65.0 0096.3k bullet keyhole bucket silver

22 $0.00 2157     short HL black RB, generic glass
23 $100  2158     bullet HL black RB, generic glass

24 $3.00 19793   cover for speedo hole, black, snaps on 
25 none   18528   3-prong plug socket 
26 $1.50 18529   female blade connector, wider type for headlight

 

 


CEV and Saturnus Rectangular Headlights

CEV Saturnus old

Both CEV and Saturnus made rectangular head lamps for Tomos mopeds 1989 to 2017. They use a large base 12V 25/25w BA20d hi-lo bulb. They are wider than the older round lights, but not as tall. Note how the CEV glass has lots of certifications on it, including SAE and DOT. Then notice how the Saturnus glass has only the E10 certification.

 

1989-2013 Tomos head lamps, L CEV, R Saturnus CEV rectangular head light complete 
1. CEV 322 and Saturnus, 2. CEV 322

 

CEV rectangular headlight parts
#   Tomos#   price   Saturnus Rectangular
0    227100   $45.0 Saturnus rectangular headlight
1    227100a  $5.00 Saturnus housing upper half
1l   227100b  $5.00 Saturnus housing lower half
2    044701   $5.00 bulb 12V 25/25w
2    232942   $5.00 bulb 12V 35/35w

3    227102   none   Saturnus bulb socket 
4    227103?  none   Saturnus socket clip
5    227435c  $1.00 M6 nut-plate (2 ea)
6    031995   $0.20 M6 washer (2 ea)
7    026288   $0.80 M6 x 16 hex bolt (2 ea)

8    227101?  $40.0 Saturnus headlight glass bare
9    227449   $1.00 screw A3.5 x 32 phillips (2 ea)

#   Tomos#   price   CEV 322 Rectangular
10  227435   $75.0 CEV 322 rectangular headlight
11  227435a  $5.00 CEV housing upper half
11l 227435b  $5.00 CEV housing lower half
12  044701   $5.00 bulb 12V 25/25w
12  232942   $5.00 bulb 12V 35/35w

13  227448   $35.0 CEV bulb socket clipless type
15  227435c  $1.00 M6 nut-plate (2 ea)
16  031995   $0.20 M6 washer (2 ea)
17  026288   $0.80 M6 x 16 hex bolt (2 ea)
18  227447   $70.0 CEV 322 headlight glass bare
19  227449   $1.00 screw A3.5 x 32 phillips (2 ea)

 

 


4b. Luxor Head Lights

Luxor head lights, made in France, are on all Motobecane and some Peugeot mopeds. The bezel ring and clips do not interchange with CEV. 

Luxor Headlight for Peugeot 103 SP

# price  Peugeot# Headlight for Peugeot 103 SP
none   6040  Luxor headlight complete
$5.00 7300  Luxor Peugeot grommet
none   6032  SB headlight 4767 6V 25w sealed beam
$32.0 6032r RB headlight, with 6V 21w replaceable
75306838  Luxor 1710 ring/bezel
4a $4.00 0000  Luxor inner adaptor ring
$0.50 0110  M6 x 12 hex bolt
$0.25 5610  M6 lockwasher
$2.00 6988  Luxor W-clip, takes 4 or 5  
8  3515 0000  Luxor bucket, wrinkle black

 

Luxor Headlight for Motobecane
# price    MB#  Headlight for ’75-77 Motobecane (6V)
1   $45.0 53762  HL assy white w/rot. switch
2   602053433  Luxor 1710 ring/bezel
3   $1.50 19569  M5-0.9 x 15 (coarse) screw
4   none   53431  SB headlight 4158 6V 25w
4   $32.0 53431r RB headlight, with 6V 21w replaceable
5   $3.00 53432  Luxor inner adaptor ring
6   $2.00 54132  Luxor W-clip, takes 4 or 5
7   $1.50 18324  M8 x 1.25 x 16 hex bolt
8   $0.70 00137  M8 toothed lockwasher
10 $10.0 53628  bucket bare, white, for rotary
12 $00.0 53534  rotary switch, 6V system

 

Luxor Headlight for Motobecane
# price    MB#  Headlight for ’78-80 Motobecane (12V)
1   $45.0 54331  HL assy flat black w/slide switch
2   602053433  Luxor 1710 ring/bezel
3   $1.50 19569  M5-0.9 x 15 (coarse) screw
4   none   54129  SB headlight 4568 12V 25w
4   $32.0 54129r RB headlight, with 12V 27w replaceable
5   $3.00 53432  Luxor inner adaptor ring
6   $2.00 54132  Luxor W-clip, takes 4 or 5
7   $1.50 18324  M8 x 1.25 x 16 hex bolt
8   $0.70 00137  M8 toothed lockwasher
10 none   54133  bucket bare for slide sw, white
10 $10.0 54291  bucket bare for slide sw, flat black
10 none   54316  bucket bare for slide sw, gloss black
12 $00.0 21439  slide switch, 12V system

 

 

 

 

 


ULONiox4c. ULO-Niox

Niox German-made head light fixtures are made for ULO German-made rings, housings, and clips. They do not interchange with CEV. On US mopeds, Niox 4.5″ round headlights in a ULO housing were on ’78-81 Puch Magnum, ’76-80 Solo Odyssey and Kreidler. Niox square headlights were on 1984-86 Puch Maxi Sport LS, Maxi Sport LS II, Cobra, Cobra II, and Austro Daimler. 

 
#   price   Puch part#       ULO-Niox Round Headlight 
1   $80.0 349.3.53.800.0 ULO round HL assembly
2   $2.500000 903.0773  bulb 6V 21w BA15s  
3   $25.0 349.3.53.803.0 ULO ring/bezel
4   $2.50 349.3.53.809.1 ULO clip takes 4
5   4535 349.3.53.808.0 Niox round lens/reflector
6   $18.0 349.3.53.819.2 Niox bulb socket
8   $30.0 349.3.53.801.2 ULO bucket/body
9   $0.200000 900.3271  M6 washer
10 $0.8000000    24948  M6 x 16 hex bolt
11 $7.00 349.3.53.813.1 ULO rubber cover
#   price   Puch part#       ULO-Niox Square Headlight 
22 $4.50 000.0.00.000.0 bulb 6V 15w plate type
25 $00.0 000.0.00.000.0 Niox square lens/reflector

 

 

4d. Taiwan Headlights

Taiwan head lights, made in Taiwan, are on General, Angel, Indian, etc. The rim does not interchange with CEV. The Taiwan spring “W” clips are different than CEV ones.

#   price   Indian#       Taiwan Round Headlight 
9   none   D210-00-50 SB headlight 6V25W 4767
9a $32.0 D210-subst. RB-b headlight 6V21w
10 $30.0 F350-00-50 ring/bezel chrome
11 $2.00 F352-00-50 w-clip (takes 4-5)
12 none   F351-00-50 housing (bucket) chrome
12 $40.0 F351-subst. housing (bucket) black
13 none   F354-00-50 wires hole grommet
13 $1.50 F354-subst. slit hose substitute
22 $2.00 H650-90-50 phillips-raised-flat screw M5 x 9

 

 


4e. Honda Headlights

 

 

Honda NC50/PA50 Headlight Repair

The plastic mounts on Honda Express NC50 and Hobbit PA50 plastic headlight housings often break. That has consumed the supply of replacement headlight housings. 

Here is a way to repair and re-use the broken housing:

Two metal brackets are added outside of the broken mounts. These have rubber grommets that cushion and protect the plastic headlight shell from cracking. But they could also be without grommets.