Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[Shreeni0403]

Originally Posted by blackprince

It is only for Osram which is 55 watt . I am also using HID for past 6 months. There is no such issue regarding the reflector of your head light.

I was using Osram NB for more than 1.5 years and it was extensively used I can say.

After putting HID (3months ago) I have done almost 7k kms out of which Night riding is more than 50% !!

Originally Posted by sajjt

May be the kit is deffective, poor UV sheilding can cause making these issues, check for the glasses too. Anyway its not bcz of heat as ur ONB was producing more heat than the HID.

Might be defective kit. Anyways not much bothered until it turns full black.

Glass is absolutely fine.

Abhijeet

Will fit you inside the headlight

[TheNoobGeek]

Can someone help me in choosing a better headlamp for my machismo 350. I had a stock bulb installed, which I later change to (unknown brand's) "white" lamp. The problem is, its very good on reflecting surfaces but bad on lightning the road itself. I can't go for HID s of now, would like replace the bulb only. Can I use a higher wattage bulb? (I suppose the default is 35W)

[abhijeet080808]

^^ From what I have heard, Unicorn's 35W bulb is the best among all.

[sajjt]

Originally Posted by abhijeet080808

^^ From what I have heard, Unicorn's 35W bulb is the best among all.

Is it? Then why our Shreeni boy is crying for more?
There's no enough statement in lighting and mileage.

Originally Posted by TheNoobGeek

Can someone help me in choosing a better headlamp for my machismo 350. I had a stock bulb installed, which I later change to (unknown brand's) "white" lamp. The problem is, its very good on reflecting surfaces but bad on lightning the road itself. I can't go for HID s of now, would like replace the bulb only. Can I use a higher wattage bulb? (I suppose the default is 35W)

Even white HID (6000K) will give u poor vision in bad weather like rain and fogs due to this colour temp. Others will think that u r carrying a light house but u'll feel its a candle light with wrong CT bulbs Always stick to sunlight CT (4.3 -5.5K max in case of HID. And for Halogens normal HS1 Philips/Osram/Flosser are good brands. If u can upgrade to 55/60W, then Osram Night Breaker will be best but expensive will get for 700/- per peice. There r others options like Philips Extreme vision, Clear VIsion etc, not expensive as Osram.

[Shreeni0403]

Originally Posted by sajjt

Is it? Then why our Shreeni boy is crying for more?

Unicorn has a ordinary Philips 35w HS1 bulb. How is different from other bikes

Originally Posted by sajjt

Even white HID (6000K) will give u poor vision in bad weather like rain and fogs due to this colour temp. Others will think that u r carrying a light house but u'll feel its a candle light with wrong CT bulbs Always stick to sunlight CT (4.3 -5.5K max in case of HID. And for Halogens normal HS1 Philips/Osram/Flosser are good brands. If u can upgrade to 55/60W, then Osram Night Breaker will be best but expensive will get for 700/- per peice. There r others options like Philips Extreme vision, Clear VIsion etc, not expensive as Osram.

I felt HID's are better than Osram NB in heavy rain as well. Agree visibility of road is not good but atleast the surrounding vehicles and sign boards are clearly visible which is not the case in halogen.

Agree with the brands of Halogens. Flossers are cheap and best. 300rs pair for 100/130w

[sajjt]

Originally Posted by Shreeni0403

Unicorn has a ordinary Philips 35w HS1 bulb. How is different from other bikes

I felt HID's are better than Osram NB in heavy rain as well. Agree visibility of road is not good but atleast the surrounding vehicles and sign boards are clearly visible which is not the case in halogen.

Agree with the brands of Halogens. Flossers are cheap and best. 300rs pair for 100/130w

Shree whats ur HID CT? And if we r not able to see the road properly, then whats the use of being the sign boards and other vehicles? Its all secondary for me, I need to see all pot holes and patches to be avoided rest of the things can be tackled with any other ordinary bulb ofcourse must be above 50W.

My first HID kit was of 6K and poor perfo in rains, and once I drove one of my friends car with a 7K HID, normal weather its really a road show, every one will leave u space once u flash as if some high end lax car is behind them, after seeing us when overtaking, they must be really pissed off. But once the rain started,WTF, we were really on snail pace to avoid any accidents, man u cant see the roads, only the on coming vehicles, if somebody is on road too, difficult to figure out.

[abhijeet080808]

Originally Posted by sajjt

Is it? Then why our Shreeni boy is crying for more?
There's no enough statement in lighting and mileage.

I meant best among 35W bulbs!

Originally Posted by Shreeni0403

Unicorn has a ordinary Philips 35w HS1 bulb. How is different from other bikes

Agree with the brands of Halogens. Flossers are cheap and best. 300rs pair for 100/130w

If you ask me normal OSRAM 100/90 is very good. Have not used flossers though!

[addyrulz01]

alright guys, i have an apache 150 which is about 4 years old. the headlight beam is pathetic now. i am planning to change the bulb. i dont want to go for HID"S as i dont have the budget at the moment. can you please suggest me a good bulb which gives proper lighting. i heard that philips halogens are good. please provide me the name, model no and what wattage should i go for.

ride safe

addy

[abdelazeez]

Hey people,

I'm planning to do the Avenger Stator Plate (DV111005) mod on my P180 UG3 in a couple of days, so need some advice.

Was wondering if the Osram Nightbreaker 55/60W is the best bet for my bike or I should go in for a Philips Vision Plus or Philips Xtreme Vision instead.

Could someone help me decide please?

Thanks a ton.

[sagarpadaki]

Originally Posted by abdelazeez

Hey people,

I'm planning to do the Avenger Stator Plate (DV111005) mod on my P180 UG3 in a couple of days, so need some advice.

Was wondering if the Osram Nightbreaker 55/60W is the best bet for my bike or I should go in for a Philips Vision Plus or Philips Xtreme Vision instead.

Could someone help me decide please?

Thanks a ton.

ya go for it.i have the setup on my 180 UG3 and works very good......and Osram night breaker is the best ...better than those phillips