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**Aryan** · 10-07-2008, 04:33 PM

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**dcs** · 10-07-2008, 05:13 PM

am about to visit the link. I might be interested...just wait for the Repost.

**need4torque** · 10-07-2008, 05:50 PM

What about coil rewinding and a higher Ah battery? And more importantly, which assembly are you running the silverstar bulb in?

**animeher** · 10-07-2008, 06:20 PM

Coil rewinding I am unable to find a good mech, and it costs around 1200.

Higher Ah battery, I inquired when I was changing mine, but many mechs said that firstly it won't fit. And even if you modify the box so as to accommodate bigger battery, it won't get fully charged as the coils are supposed to charge only 2.5Ah battery, not higher ones, so we are walking the same path of rewinding.

Lastly, I am running the silverstar bulb in stock assembly. I am aware that round headlight gives the best light, I am not sure about which brand to go for. Also, I would like to keep the looks as stock as possible, so changing the assembly is not exactly on the list.

I read Hitanshu's post on other forum where he showed the auxilary light attached to his bike's crash guard, connected directly to battery. As my battery won't support the auxillary lamp for long, I was actually searching for LED lights with rechargable cells, and the above mentioned sites have few of such lights.

If I am to go for auxilary light, how long will a 35W lamp be giving light if directly connected to a 2.5Ah battery?

**ketan_r15** · 10-07-2008, 09:34 PM

@ thread starter..
Can u tell me where did u buy the Osram 60/55 W bulbs..?

**animeher** · 10-08-2008, 10:51 AM

Finding Osram silverstar is very tough job. Don't even try at local bikewallas, mostly they will have no idea. I got the number of Pune Osram dealer from their site, called them up, went in their office at Pune camp and bought the bulb. This way, it will be bit cheaper too, as outside garages will surely take some premium over the cost.

That dealer said all Osram bulbs in Pune are sourced from him. IN fact, he was bit surprised to sell only one bulb! You will surely find such dealer in Mumbai. The cost is around 175.

**dcs** · 10-08-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by animeher View Post

Finding Osram silverstar is very tough job. Don't even try at local bikewallas, mostly they will have no idea. I got the number of Pune Osram dealer from their site, called them up, went in their office at Pune camp and bought the bulb. This way, it will be bit cheaper too, as outside garages will surely take some premium over the cost.

That dealer said all Osram bulbs in Pune are sourced from him. IN fact, he was bit surprised to sell only one bulb! You will surely find such dealer in Mumbai. The cost is around 175.

went through the link you posted but to be very honest...I would prefer keeping that light in my bag pack than to mount it anywhere on the bike.
more over..I am going in for an OSRAM NIGHTBREAKER before I finally settle for an HID.

wait for my observation for an NIGHTBREAKER, though I have heard all good about that Halogen!

take care

**animeher** · 10-08-2008, 01:38 PM

Nightbreaker comes in pair, and costs above 1k. If I manage to find someone willing to spare rs.600 on a bulb alone, I may also go for it.

**SKSy_Biker** · 10-08-2008, 03:12 PM

Dont go for cluster LED setups. Those are a waste of money (atleast the ones that you can afford). The lumens output would be very low ans price performance ratio doesnt justify it.

An HID can run with a 7ah battery also if used judiciously. Thats the most sane way for you to upgrade now. Else you'd need to put in an extra battery or high intensity LEDs cluster (each 3W+). This would definetly be unique, but very expensive. A 1000lumen output setup would easily set you bach by 5k+ for which you could easily get your coil rewound and add an HID (+ extra battery :P ).

**animeher** · 10-08-2008, 03:21 PM

The famous way to increase headlight power on a pulsar 150/180 is to replace the stator plate by that of avenger 180. I recollect that when discover was launched, it's kick start version had 55W headlight. Is there any possibility that Caliber 115's stator plate can be replaced by that of discovers, thus increasing the available current? Can some techie guide on this front?

**hitanshu** · 10-08-2008, 05:45 PM

nahin yaar, dont do all that stator plate nonsense.

Situation: You need better light through sst route.

Complications:
a. Coil rewinding is ~12-1300 job. No long term value should u upgrade ur bike in a year

b. HID will need higher capacity battery - though its 35W, have seen/read enough drain issues.
c. crash guard would also need higher capacity battery simply because the charging circuit is designed for a 2.5AH battery.
d. LED lights - you will NOT get half decent beam with the LED thingmajigs. seen them at pitch dark night - lovely to walk/amble/ride on beach <30 but NOT cruise.

Suggestion:
Crash guard jugaad because
- its cheaper
- battery/crash light u can carry over to next bike
- As an ex-caliber owner, you cannot speed enough to justify an HID

**animeher** · 10-08-2008, 05:57 PM

damn, so basically I am stuck with dark riding, coz even the crash guard aux light will not run too much on 2.5Ah battery

**Shreeni0403** · 11-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Hello

Sorry for revoking this pretty old thread

Well i own a Unicorn for which i converted the Headlamps to DC bcz the stock lights were very poor. I ve also put OSRAM NIGHTBREAKER 55/60w bulb.
In simple the light is superb, i am pretty happy with the performance.

Now the discharging rate will be more than the charging rate of battery, right? I want this problem to be solved. Pls help me.

--> If i change the regulator alone will the charging rate increase or should i get the coil rewind done?

--> If not what other possibility is there to increase charging rate of battery?

--> ZMA also has a DC headlight with 7ah battery, so can i use any of ZMA's component that increase the charging rate? Eg. Alternator or Regulator.

--> I also heard that Avenger's alternator will fit fine, is that true? Is it a direct fit to Uni also??

Please do help me techies

i am very much worried bcz i battery gets drained soon

**saison** · 02-18-2011, 11:21 AM

Head light upgrade_HH_Splendor Plus

Hai Gurus, this forum rocks, this is my first post in this forum. Yesterday, I purchased Osram N/B-55/60W for my 2003 model HH Splendor Plus at A.H. Helmets, Mumbai. As referred by Mr. Hemant there, I approached a mechanic for installation of the same, he installed the bulb without installing relay or upgrading/rewinding the coil and not upgraded the headlight wires. When I switch on the Head light, other lights i.e., speedo-light, tail light lose their intensity. Please help me with the following:

(1) In case of cars, separate after market headlight bulb upgradation wiring harness kit is available, any such thing is available for two wheelers and while in cars separate relays are available for headlights and horns, any such headlight relays are available for bike headlights (Please also suggest me the company)
(2) What sort of coil rewinding/gauge upgradations have to be done to withstand the load of 55/60W bulb (Please suggest me a good mechanic to do the work in Mumbai-Goregaon, Jogeshwari)
(3) I've installed Bosch dual tone horns with the stock battery in position with relay, whether the same will eat up the battery prematurely
(4) Also, installed NGK Iridium (with yellow imported wire) spark plug, K & N filter from the same mechanic (Barring horn, all the other items bought from A.H. Helmets), Please advice me it is ok with these installations, whether these are not harmful to the engine.

Please bear with my (newbie's) questions.

Thanks in advance.

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