Installing the 7" Headlamp Conversion from the nFieldGear C5 Vintage Kit

The vintage kit from NfieldGear.com for C5 models includes a 7" headlight conversion kit with a chrome "eyebrow" trim, (4) mini-bullet turn signals, new grips, bar-end mirrors, front fender emblem plate, and deluxe solo seat and pillion seat.

I did not order the performance mods pictured above, only the trim pieces.

Three days ago, I began the install process, starting with the 7" headlight conversion. Nfield Gear doesn't ship instructions with the parts, but all instructions are available on their web site.

The most tedious part about installing the new headlight was the installation of 6 spring clips that hold the lamp tight in the trim ring. My advice is to get another person to hold the lamp and trim ring together while you install two opposing clips. After that, the installation is a breeze by yourself. Be sure to place the chrome eyebrow piece in between the trim ring and the lamp before installing the spring clips! That part is not mentioned in the instructions. Remove the old headlight, keep the old screws (you'll re-use two of them), and follow the instructions from there. I spent 3 hours on the job, but half of that was wasted trying to install the spring clips by myself. Thanks to my wife for lending a hand!

Here's the original headlight:

And here's the 7" conversion:

By the way, the new headlight is secured much better to the bike than the original. When I bought my C5, I rode it 200 miles home. Halfway there, I noticed that the lamp was loose in the headlight housing, and I had to dis-assemble the OEM headlight a couple of days later and install some home-made rubber shims to keep the innards secure. I believe that the new headlight will not have those issues.

Next: Installing the turn signals...