|
|
Post by Denzil on Jul 11, 2019 8:09:45 GMT 1
Hi chaps,
is there a better alternative than the incandescent normal bulb found in these headlights. They were not very good years ago and not much better now.
With the invention of LED's for bulbs in everything now would people happen to know a good alternative that is low power draw as well. Don't want to have to wire in a HID one as that's a bit overkill for what I need.
Just a decent Bulb if anyone has a ebay link.
Thanks in advance.
|
|
|
|
Post by JonW on Jul 11, 2019 8:15:17 GMT 1
Its usually illegal to run something more powerful like LED/HID in the old incandescent reflector so I usually try and find one of those +130 or even +160 old style bulbs to avoid the law looking at me funny.
|
|
|
|
Post by tacky1 on Jul 11, 2019 10:25:21 GMT 1
I run led headlight bulbs and taillight bulbs in every bike I own. By far the best upgrade you can do. The led bulbs will follow your headlight pattern perfectly. Don’t use a HID bulb as they are not designed to be used with a normal headlight. The HID just annoys oncoming drivers due to glare.
|
|
|
|
Post by Denzil on Jul 12, 2019 7:43:55 GMT 1
OK, thanks for the replies, don't suppose anyone has a Evilbay link to a decent one do they ?
|
|
|
|
Post by marrcel on Jul 12, 2019 9:24:59 GMT 1
Just choose the color you want and one without a fan. Fan is not durable.
I reused the yellow glass for vintage look.
|
|
|
|
Post by earthman on Jul 12, 2019 10:36:08 GMT 1
From what I've gathered, the reflector inside the headlight plays a big part, older lights were just not designed to use LED's so the beam pattern/output just won't be as good.
|
|
31ktim
L plate rider.
Posts: 32
|
Post by 31ktim on Sept 26, 2021 12:38:42 GMT 1
Sorry to hijack this thread hit a led for mine but there is a round cap type thing in the middle of my headlight Is this normal for these?
Not sure if I can get it out or not, if not any suggestions on a replacement headlight as this ones as much use as a candle riding through the country lanes at night.
Cheers
|
|
|
|
Post by midlifecrisisrd on Sept 26, 2021 12:48:01 GMT 1
Sorry to hijack this thread hit a led for mine but there is a round cap type thing in the middle of my headlight Is this normal for these? Not sure if I can get it out or not, if not any suggestions on a replacement headlight as this ones as much use as a candle riding through the country lanes at night. Cheers You have a headlight from a euro bike so won't work well as dips the wrong way The metal bit over the buld gives it away You need a uk spec headlight Steve |
|
31ktim
L plate rider.
Posts: 32
|
Post by 31ktim on Sept 26, 2021 17:19:18 GMT 1
Sorry to hijack this thread hit a led for mine but there is a round cap type thing in the middle of my headlight Is this normal for these? Not sure if I can get it out or not, if not any suggestions on a replacement headlight as this ones as much use as a candle riding through the country lanes at night. Cheers You have a headlight from a euro bike so won't work well as dips the wrong way The metal bit over the buld gives it away You need a uk spec headlight Steve Cheers mate I’ll get another light unit for it |
|
