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Enduro Electrical & Wiring Lighting, Ignition, Wiring, Plugs, etc. |
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Roscoe.
I turn on headlight every time I ride. Our trails are two-way, so any advance notice is benificial to my health. I think I may have a defective headlamp reflector. Only the lower half has the black oxidation on it. There is NO indication of any overheating concerns with the headlamp shell where the bulb sits. I did have some water condesation in the head lamp before this happened. Maybe related? |
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I've got condensation on the inside of mine .... pretty much since day one. I figured it was from splashing through puddles and washing the bike. I'll have to take a closer look at the reflector. If I was more electronically inclined .. I'd be looking into how to refit the stock unit with some 35w led units
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I got a 55w H4 replacement. It puts off alot more light. I have not had any issues running this bulb.
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Thanks guys I bought a standard Sylvania 55 wt H4 bulb for 10$ I could have got one with more lumen's of light out put for twice as much but the reliability of the bulb decreased majority.
Cheap upgrade I figure. Haven't plugged it in to try it yet cause my MX number plate set up is on the bike until O' dark 30 this Saturday. Then I'll add my lighting for my night laps. BRAAAAP! Roscoe
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Be careful, the socket/reflector may not be able to handle the heat of both hi/low at once. I have not seen a newer light assy, but I have melted an older one doing this.
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They are ten a penny now on ebay of course you get what you pay for but can it work without a battery. Any input would be greatly appreciated. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MotorBike-...item23192206f7 |
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I don't know if you need a battery.
Cycle Gear had a blow out on HID bulb kits. But, they were too long to fit behind the headlight bezel. |
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K thanks i'll make some enquiries into it.
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If I needed a bright headlight, better than stock, I'd work out an LED option. Very bright, low power consumption, extremely durable. All you need is a rectifier and capacitor. If the DC is less than 30V you don't even need a regulator for the lights I'm familar with. You can even run at least one and likely two off of a 35W 2K-2. Not cheap though.
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