Modern Vespa

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has experience or advice in adapting round euro headlights to the USA sealed beam sprint veloce / vlb1t hardware, which usually requires a headlight with "U" brackets.

Although there are some replacement units out there with that setup, they are not good quality and light provided is poor.

I would instead specifically like to use the unit linked below. Do you know whether it can be nicely fitted in some way? Thank you very much for your insight.

https://www.sip-scootershop.com/en/product/headlight-unit-siem-round-o-130-mm_57268800

It's been a few years since I got my 1976 Sprint, but it had the OG headlight on it, but it was the 6V sealed beam, so that got swapped out Real Quick.

I kept the rim and installed a JW Speaker LED light, but that part from SIP looks like it should work without issues.

Thank you. I will get that light then. I am guessing you rewired in order to have a 12v system? How did that work out for you? I've heard mixed reviews. The guys at scooterwest advised me not to do that.

That is correct. I converted to a full DC 12V system with a SIP Vape ignition.

Nice bright lights, especially the headlight. Makes a HUGE difference for riding in the dark (which I used to do morning and evening commuting in the winter).

It's not all that difficult, especially compared to converting over a Balanced AC system, but definitely not something to take on for your first electrical project, either.