LED headlamp
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LED headlamp
Hi
I've seen various threads about LED headlamps, and whether they are better or worse, focus-wise. The newest ones are supposed to be OK, and anything has to be better than the headlamp fading away 1/2 way home because my dynamo can't keep up. But what I need to know is whether an H4 LED bulb will clear the speedo cable, as my 650 has the speedo in the nacelle, and most of these bulbs seem to have a large bit sticking out the back. All advice welcome, as they're not cheap and I'd rather know in advance.
Thanks,
Malc
I've seen various threads about LED headlamps, and whether they are better or worse, focus-wise. The newest ones are supposed to be OK, and anything has to be better than the headlamp fading away 1/2 way home because my dynamo can't keep up. But what I need to know is whether an H4 LED bulb will clear the speedo cable, as my 650 has the speedo in the nacelle, and most of these bulbs seem to have a large bit sticking out the back. All advice welcome, as they're not cheap and I'd rather know in advance.
Thanks,
Malc
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Re: LED headlamp
No there isn't room for the type with the rear heatsink and fan. I use one like this with a fan at the front.
ttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-H4-COB-LE ... :g:EgQAAOS
I use a cheap h4 headlight reflector and the result is a bright light which has a good dip and head. It won't fit in a Wipac Quadroptic reflector as this has a metal fitting inside so only narrow bulb will fit.
Some members say the Double Dipper type is very good now and uses the original bulb fitting and reflector.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-H4-6000K ... D1%26asc%3
Dave
ttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-H4-COB-LE ... :g:EgQAAOS
I use a cheap h4 headlight reflector and the result is a bright light which has a good dip and head. It won't fit in a Wipac Quadroptic reflector as this has a metal fitting inside so only narrow bulb will fit.
Some members say the Double Dipper type is very good now and uses the original bulb fitting and reflector.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-H4-6000K ... D1%26asc%3
Dave
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Re: LED headlamp
Hi Dave
That looks like it's worth a try, and a sensible price too. Thanks.
Malc
That looks like it's worth a try, and a sensible price too. Thanks.
Malc
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Re: LED headlamp
Don't forget they're 12volt negative earth. If you're on 6v you can use a voltage step-up like this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... 0&_sacat=0
You can wire it the other way round through the dipswitch to get around the negative earth.
Dave.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from ... 0&_sacat=0
You can wire it the other way round through the dipswitch to get around the negative earth.
Dave.
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Hi Dave
That's a good point; mine is currently a positive earth.
Cheers,
Malc
That's a good point; mine is currently a positive earth.
Cheers,
Malc
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Re: LED headlamp
I use a LED on my 46 G80 , no step up system and its fantastic much better than the old one
as far as running on positive earth , just run the alter the wiring to he bulb to switched earth (+ve on dip switch ) to the bulb and negative to bulb
as far as running on positive earth , just run the alter the wiring to he bulb to switched earth (+ve on dip switch ) to the bulb and negative to bulb
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Re: LED headlamp
Hi Davedave16mct wrote:No there isn't room for the type with the rear heatsink and fan. I use one like this with a fan at the front.
ttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Motorcycle-H4-COB-LE ... :g:EgQAAOS
I use a cheap h4 headlight reflector and the result is a bright light which has a good dip and head. It won't fit in a Wipac Quadroptic reflector as this has a metal fitting inside so only narrow bulb will fit.
Some members say the Double Dipper type is very good now and uses the original bulb fitting and reflector.
Dave
Seems to be a problem with the link
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Jim
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Re: LED headlamp
Sorry Jim, I'll try this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-H4-6000K ... %3D1%26asc
It isn't the actual one I bought but there's lots of them on ebay, some based in UK.
Dave.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1pc-H4-6000K ... %3D1%26asc
It isn't the actual one I bought but there's lots of them on ebay, some based in UK.
Dave.
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Re: LED headlamp
i had a bpf type led bulb in my headlight but although it worked ok and draws little current i have gone back to a normal filament type bulb due to the fact i couldnt see if the dynamo was charging , and then ended up with a flat battery recently and a dynamo in need of rebuilding .
i had oil in the dynamo , had to clean it and put in new brushes and bearings and seals .
with the bpf bulb i get better beam pattern and also see some deflection on the ammeter , so that suits me more .
the one problem i had with my led when it was in was flickering , i added extra earth wire and it still did it , not to say it will do it with anyone else but with the filament bulb it doesnt do that .
i use leds in my car , they work ok but the light is not good for wet dark roads , but it is much more freindly on the alternator and so i kept them in .
ian
i had oil in the dynamo , had to clean it and put in new brushes and bearings and seals .
with the bpf bulb i get better beam pattern and also see some deflection on the ammeter , so that suits me more .
the one problem i had with my led when it was in was flickering , i added extra earth wire and it still did it , not to say it will do it with anyone else but with the filament bulb it doesnt do that .
i use leds in my car , they work ok but the light is not good for wet dark roads , but it is much more freindly on the alternator and so i kept them in .
ian