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busey

busey

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How do other's find the headlights mine don't seem to light up more than a few car lengths looking at brighter bulb but wondering about the aim of mine
 
In rain / bad conditions the light is weak.. I ve tested it yesterday, but then again what stock headlight isn't?

A brighter bulb or xenon could do wonders for the bad weather..

Regarding good weather, you have to change very often between low a high lights, but that's normal..
 
I came from a 14 year old Kawasaki ER-5 and the headlight is a huge upgrade for me. I guess my expectations were a little lower though.
 
Forgive my being dumb Busey, what code are the dual filament bulbs in the bike (I.e. like H1, H7 for cars)?

I couldn't see it in the manual. Though it did say to get your light alignment checked after a bulb change. It would be good if you could get a bulb swapped without that hassle!

Let us know how you get on.

In terms of bulbs, I've been impressed with Bosch Pure lights - having got crap life out of Phillips Extreme.
 
Dual filament lamps dipped+full beam are H4 I got the 60/55 watt ones has the 100 watt bulbs can scorch the plastic lens H1 and H7 are single filament bulbs
 
busey said:
Dual filament lamps dipped+full beam are H4 I got the 60/55 watt ones has the 100 watt bulbs can scorch the plastic lens H1 and H7 are single filament bulbs
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Ah, H4, that's good to know cheers. If its easy enough abd doesn't bugger with the light levelling. I'll be tempted to get a nice one myself!
 
Mushymi5 said:
Guys, got this for £6 on ebay and I have to say what a massive difference, it's a lot brighter and whiter, if it stops raining I'll have a ride tonight and see how good it really is in the dark, but initial impression are superb.

https://www.osram.com/osram_com/pro...ht-racer-plus/index.jsp?productId=ZMP_1042315
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Did you ride with it? Significant difference? I haven't got my bike yet but anything I can do to improve my vision and visibility is a bonus, especially for £6!!!
 
Not yet, rained all day again, hopefully be out tomorrow and can get some pictures and test it out.
 
Mushymi5 said:
Guys, got this for £6 on ebay and I have to say what a massive difference, it's a lot brighter and whiter, if it stops raining I'll have a ride tonight and see how good it really is in the dark, but initial impression are superb.

https://www.osram.com/osram_com/pro...ht-racer-plus/index.jsp?productId=ZMP_1042315
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Osram seems to have a full line of motorcycle specific lighting,,, Interesting, probably a valuable upgrade for our safety...
https://www.osram.com/osram_com/applications/automotive/motorcycle-lighting/index.jsp

What kind of connector do we have, H4 of H7?
 
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Looks whiter, but the 'sidelight' looks quite yellow still - need to change that too I think.

'fraid to say I don't like that screen!
 
Wanted the yam screen but not available for some time yet, changed the side light and it's a lot whiter, but ordered some new osram 6,7k LEDs, so I'll post some more when I get them.
 
I have a cheap ebay xenon kit.. and yes its a massive difference.. now I can see the road.. cars don't like it much tough.. :)
 
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