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.
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
2 $17.0 cev04811 bulb socket for CEV 171R
2 $1.50 cev18890 socket clip for CEV 171R
2 $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.
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.
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.
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
8 $0.50 3309 bolt M5 x 15 slot head
9 28–18 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
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
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.
20 none 2155 bullet hi/lo HL black SB, CEV172 glass
21 $65.0 0096.3 bullet hi/lo bucket black
21 $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
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.
1. CEV 322 and Saturnus, 2. CEV 322
# Tomos# price Saturnus Rectangular
0 227100 $40.0 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 $45.0 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.
# price Peugeot# Headlight for Peugeot 103 SP
1 none 6040 Luxor headlight complete
2 $5.00 7300 Luxor Peugeot grommet
3 none 6032 SB headlight 4767 6V 25w sealed beam
3 $32.0 6032r RB headlight, with 6V 21w replaceable
4 75–30 6838 Luxor 1710 ring/bezel
4a $4.00 0000 Luxor inner adaptor ring
5 1- .50 0110 M6 x 12 hex bolt
6 $0.25 5610 M6 lockwasher
7 $2.00 6988 Luxor W-clip, takes 4 or 5
8 35–15 0000 Luxor bucket, wrinkle black
# price MB# Headlight for ’75-77 Motobecane (6V)
1 $45.0 53762 HL assy white w/rot. switch
2 60–20 53433 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
# price MB# Headlight for ’78-80 Motobecane (12V)
1 $45.0 54331 HL assy flat black w/slide switch
2 60–20 53433 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
4c. 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 45–35 349.3.53.808.0 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.