headlight upgrade

ellis4pa · 05-14-2014, 08:49 PM

Has anyone upgraded there headlight bulb to the halogen equivalent? I found a set of 12v 35w/35w halogens that put out 35% more light and was wondering if I should be worried about the heat output. Is there a easy to add some ventilation to the housing if heat would be an issue? I do a lot of riding at night because of my job so I want the most light I can get.

ellis4pa · 05-14-2014, 09:23 PM

Oh, I also noticed that the headlights seem to point at the ground about 10-15 feet in front, shouldn't they be pointed a little higher?

cheapeto · 05-15-2014, 09:05 AM

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/ho...dlight_aiming/

ellis4pa · 05-15-2014, 09:13 AM

Thanks again, after reading this my lights are way off.

ellis4pa · 05-15-2014, 08:31 PM

I adjusted my lights aissues nt ahead and put the halogens in. I left them on for about 45 min to an hour just idling. no sign of any heat issues, and much more light.

Gimpdog · 05-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Glad they're working good for you...

ellis4pa · 05-15-2014, 08:50 PM

There's a pretty bad typo up there and I'm not sure what I was trying to say. I used the white halogen bulbs and boy did it ever make a difference. Like I said before, I let it sit at idle because I figured that would be where the most amount of heat would build up. A rain storm just started, but the first chance I get to take it out at night I'll let you guys know.

cheapeto · 05-16-2014, 08:49 AM

More light is always good.

trailheadmike · 05-28-2014, 01:26 PM

I upgraded to eico 12v/45 incandescent bulbs for more light, and then added two 10watt LED spots. here's a vid I made.

cheapeto · 05-29-2014, 08:47 AM

Thanks for the demo vid.

bhinch · 06-08-2014, 08:59 PM

I installed 35w HID's...H4...9003....5000k....Hi/Lo with relays....almost 4 yrs ago and I love them.

rcq78 · 06-12-2014, 11:27 PM

I have 2 of the 54b's just like yours bhinch & I use 50/50watt bulbs & have used them for over 4 years & have only had to change 2 out of the 4 bulbs in that time...They are so bright that I sometimes have others flick there lights for me to dim mine...I have have no problem with the plastic melting...Here is the link...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Head-Light-B...item2a226c1c19

05-15-2014, 08:38 PM	#6
Gimpdog Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: N Carolina Posts: 453	Glad they're working good for you... __________________ ScootDawg.net Members Map: https://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=66...tion=USA&add=1
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05-28-2014, 01:26 PM	#9
trailheadmike Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Orange, New Jersey Posts: 6	I upgraded to eico 12v/45 incandescent bulbs for more light, and then added two 10watt LED spots. here's a vid I made. __________________ Riding a 2008 Vog 260 as long as the roads are dry. 11,600 miles, becoming a better mechanic with each one.
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06-08-2014, 08:59 PM	#11
bhinch Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Texas Posts: 53	I installed 35w HID's...H4...9003....5000k....Hi/Lo with relays....almost 4 yrs ago and I love them. __________________
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05-14-2014, 09:23 PM	#2
ellis4pa Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 34	Oh, I also noticed that the headlights seem to point at the ground about 10-15 feet in front, shouldn't they be pointed a little higher?
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05-15-2014, 09:13 AM	#4
ellis4pa Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 34	Thanks again, after reading this my lights are way off.
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05-15-2014, 08:50 PM	#7
ellis4pa Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 34	There's a pretty bad typo up there and I'm not sure what I was trying to say. I used the white halogen bulbs and boy did it ever make a difference. Like I said before, I let it sit at idle because I figured that would be where the most amount of heat would build up. A rain storm just started, but the first chance I get to take it out at night I'll let you guys know.
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05-16-2014, 08:49 AM	#8
cheapeto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York PA Posts: 339	More light is always good.
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05-29-2014, 08:47 AM	#10
cheapeto Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: York PA Posts: 339	Thanks for the demo vid.
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06-12-2014, 11:27 PM	#12
rcq78 Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	I have 2 of the 54b's just like yours bhinch & I use 50/50watt bulbs & have used them for over 4 years & have only had to change 2 out of the 4 bulbs in that time...They are so bright that I sometimes have others flick there lights for me to dim mine...I have have no problem with the plastic melting...Here is the link...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Head-Light-B...item2a226c1c19
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