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05-14-2014, 07:49 PM | #1 |
Join Date: Mar 2014
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headlight upgrade
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.
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05-14-2014, 08:23 PM | #2 |
Join Date: Mar 2014
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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, 08:13 AM | #4 |
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Thanks again, after reading this my lights are way off.
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05-15-2014, 07:38 PM | #6 |
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: N Carolina
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Glad they're working good for you...
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05-15-2014, 07:50 PM | #7 |
Join Date: Mar 2014
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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, 07:49 AM | #8 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: York PA
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More light is always good.
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05-28-2014, 12:26 PM | #9 |
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: South Orange, New Jersey
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I upgraded to eico 12v/45 incandescent bulbs for more light, and then added two 10watt LED spots. here's a vid I made.
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05-29-2014, 07:47 AM | #10 |
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: York PA
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Thanks for the demo vid.
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06-08-2014, 07:59 PM | #11 |
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jacksonville, Texas
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I installed 35w HID's...H4...9003....5000k....Hi/Lo with relays....almost 4 yrs ago and I love them.
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06-12-2014, 10:27 PM | #12 |
Join Date: Jun 2008
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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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