Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[sunilg]

Query approved and threads merged.

[drvmtm]

Hay Buddies,
This is My First Post ,,,,,I Wan td 2 Know Frm Experts That Which Hid Bulb Are Used In P220 DTS-I at Both Lower And High Beams.......Please Help Me Some One....

well bulbs are used in p 220,both in high beam and low beam are h7 bulbs,these are single filament construction,here is a picture
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the bulbs are from halonix which cost from 110 onwards.the newer models are coming with a white bulb which having a blue coating on the bulb which helps to read roadsigns and road markings better but a bit worse in rain.all the bulbs are rated 55 watts.the same bulb is widely used in newer tata indica vista.

upgread options are from phillips xtram power/osram night breaker which helps a 10-20 percent increase in light,.

the best upgread option is to opt for hids,35 watt 4300k,the light output is 3-4 times then the stranded bulb.

hope this helps

[undefineme3]

I need a 55W spot light which i need to fit onto my crash bar. Any suggestions on a good product?

Bike is a pulsar

EDIT: I donot want any white light. I need the standard 4300k yellow light.

[lijok]

EDIT: I donot want any white light. I need the standard 4300k yellow light.

You meant yellow like the normal halogens rite? Asking coz 4300k is white... though not very white...

[undefineme3]

You meant yellow like the normal halogens rite? Asking coz 4300k is white... though not very white...

Errr.. Isn't 6000k white?? I want the stock yellow light.

Today i went hunting for auxiliary lamps and all of them have only H3 bulbs. Is this my only option??

[drvmtm]

Errr.. Isn't 6000k white?? I want the stock yellow light.

Today i went hunting for auxiliary lamps and all of them have only H3 bulbs. Is this my only option??

You meant yellow like the normal halogens rite? Asking coz 4300k is white... though not very white...

please check your inbox,you have a pm.

[arunteche]

Recommend me a good bulb for my TVS Victor Edge

Recommend me a good bulb for my TVS Victor Edge

Hi friends... i am a great xbhp lover... But i didnt have chances to give my views to solve queries of others, as the xbhp'ians are much talented...

Coming to the point... My query is, i want to fit a Head lamp bulb, which offers me a better visibility in Highways as well as City conditions...

Conditions:
1. It should not affect the battery much. (consume less/moderate power from battery).
2. Should be Legally Valid. (Should not get caught by cops).
3. Must be easily fitted by the local mechanics.
4.Better bulb life.

I am confused with HID, Halogen...

Can you please recommend me the best fit for my bike... I would be happy if you post me some pics and the price...

Thanks in advance... Waiting for someone to help!!!

[sunilg]

Query approved and threads merged.

[Kratos]

[QUOTE=prakhararya;416816]I am writing this query on behalf of my friend that he wants to install H.I.D's in his Fazer.Actually a idea of mine.Will it have any adverse effects on bike's performance (current,charging,overloading etc) and as fazer had to headlamps,can H.I.D being fitted on both.

Hi,
I am new to xBhp and need some help on headlamps for my Yamaha Fazer 153. I have got the battery, used in Yamaha R15, fixed on my Fazer and use both the lamps in low beam. The current configuration is the standard 35W/35W however I am keen to go for a more powerful combination. With very little knowledge on the electricals, I am not sure about the best combination. It would be great if I could get some help here. Also, would be great if you could suggest a place in Pune where I can get this modification done. Thanks.

[sajjt]

Recommend me a good bulb for my TVS Victor Edge

Hi friends... i am a great xbhp lover... But i didnt have chances to give my views to solve queries of others, as the xbhp'ians are much talented...

Coming to the point... My query is, i want to fit a Head lamp bulb, which offers me a better visibility in Highways as well as City conditions...

Conditions:
1. It should not affect the battery much. (consume less/moderate power from battery).
2. Should be Legally Valid. (Should not get caught by cops).
3. Must be easily fitted by the local mechanics.
4.Better bulb life.

I am confused with HID, Halogen...

Can you please recommend me the best fit for my bike... I would be happy if you post me some pics and the price...

Thanks in advance... Waiting for someone to help!!!

Assume that Victor Edge is an AC+DC setup. If your HL bulb flickers in idling, then its AC, if its steady at any rpm, its on DC. THis is the easiest way to find out the AC/DC lighting.

If you need a legal upgrade then go for a 55/60W halogen from a reputed brand like Philips or Osram. Halonix is a waste of money. But before that you may need to rewind the coils to support 55W. Older versions of TVS bikes were capable of handling a 55W without any issues in stock condition but not sure about the new gen electricals. So all I can say is borrow a 55W halogen from ur mechanic and test with that, if ur bike can glow to its full brightness then go for a good bulb fit and forget. It wont even touch ur warranty incase if ur bike is under warranty.

Using a HID on the stock reflectors are not legal and it will eat up a good chunk of battery once u switch it. And you may need to change to full DC if the electricals are AC.

Hope this clarifies.

[chinmayscorpion]

[QUOTE=Kratos;489989]

I am writing this query on behalf of my friend that he wants to install H.I.D's in his Fazer.Actually a idea of mine.Will it have any adverse effects on bike's performance (current,charging,overloading etc) and as fazer had to headlamps,can H.I.D being fitted on both.

Hi,
I am new to xBhp and need some help on headlamps for my Yamaha Fazer 153. I have got the battery, used in Yamaha R15, fixed on my Fazer and use both the lamps in low beam. The current configuration is the standard 35W/35W however I am keen to go for a more powerful combination. With very little knowledge on the electricals, I am not sure about the best combination. It would be great if I could get some help here. Also, would be great if you could suggest a place in Pune where I can get this modification done. Thanks.

Hey if you have got the R15 battery then it wont be a problem to install a HID on both lights at all...(R15 bat is 9aH and Fazer bat is 5aH)
Can you please tell me where n how you got the R15 battary fixed..?
which dealer?
you got it fixed while buying or later??
How much did it cost..??

You can get the HID install in camp..Probiker (Near Hotel Aurora Tower or near SGS Mall)..He does it for Rs.1800 per light..... With Installation and warranty...

Please tell me about my queries too.. I am desperate to switch on both lights on the bike..

[drvmtm]

[QUOTE=chinmayscorpion;490522]

Hey if you have got the R15 battery then it wont be a problem to install a HID on both lights at all...(R15 bat is 9aH and Fazer bat is 5aH)
Can you please tell me where n how you got the R15 battary fixed..?
which dealer?
you got it fixed while buying or later??
How much did it cost..??

You can get the HID install in camp..Probiker (Near Hotel Aurora Tower or near SGS Mall)..He does it for Rs.1800 per light..... With Installation and warranty...

Please tell me about my queries too.. I am desperate to switch on both lights on the bike..

sorry to differ but the battery is in r 15 is 3.5 amps and in fazer its 9 amps i suppose.both bike s are capable to handle one hid with ease,no problem but 2 hid in a fazer is a bit of overlaod specially if the rpm is less then 4.5k rpm.
in case of yamaha r 15 its 5k and above it can pull 2 hids.

remember its not the battery its the charging that matters.......

[Kratos]

Fazer headlamps

Then, I need to check the battery details again. I had got the R15 battery fixed on the Fazer from the Yamaha Factory Shop at Wakdewadi in Pune. Actually I had bought FZ16 and got it converted to Fazer later. So, the mechanic at the factory shop advised me that I should go for R15 battery if I need both the lights on at low beam, which I did. Now, since there is confusion on R15 Amp being lower than Fazer, I need to check on how to go for HID. But, at least, thanks for the good news that I can fit the HID on Fazer to begin with. I do visit Probiker and he did mention that he could fix it however I want to be absolutely sure to avoid any issues in future.

Thanks anyways

[chinmayscorpion]

Then, I need to check the battery details again. I had got the R15 battery fixed on the Fazer from the Yamaha Factory Shop at Wakdewadi in Pune. Actually I had bought FZ16 and got it converted to Fazer later. So, the mechanic at the factory shop advised me that I should go for R15 battery if I need both the lights on at low beam, which I did. Now, since there is confusion on R15 Amp being lower than Fazer, I need to check on how to go for HID. But, at least, thanks for the good news that I can fit the HID on Fazer to begin with. I do visit Probiker and he did mention that he could fix it however I want to be absolutely sure to avoid any issues in future.

Thanks anyways

Hey how much did you get the r15 battery for??
Can you please check the rating of the battery by any chance please..?

[QUOTE=drvmtm;490544]

sorry to differ but the battery is in r 15 is 3.5 amps and in fazer its 9 amps i suppose.both bike s are capable to handle one hid with ease,no problem but 2 hid in a fazer is a bit of overlaod specially if the rpm is less then 4.5k rpm.
in case of yamaha r 15 its 5k and above it can pull 2 hids.

remember its not the battery its the charging that matters.......

from what i heard.. even when i went to buy my bike the dealer told me that to switch on both the light on the fazer they would install the R15 battery.. n said that it was stronger than 5ah stock battery of the fazer..
I didnt do it as i was not sure..
i heard two things.. either the R15 battery is 7.5aH or 9ah.. not less.. as it has to run.. cooling fan.. ecu.. injectors.. coolant pump.. twin highbeam lights etc..
I may be wrong too..

[drvmtm]

[QUOTE=chinmayscorpion;490642]Hey how much did you get the r15 battery for??
Can you please check the rating of the battery by any chance please..?

from what i heard.. even when i went to buy my bike the dealer told me that to switch on both the light on the fazer they would install the R15 battery.. n said that it was stronger than 5ah stock battery of the fazer..
I didnt do it as i was not sure..
i heard two things.. either the R15 battery is 7.5aH or 9ah.. not less.. as it has to run.. cooling fan.. ecu.. injectors.. coolant pump.. twin highbeam lights etc..
I may be wrong too..

r 15 is having 3.5 amp battery with 160 watt charger.....http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...tml#post171019

its not the battery ,its the charging that matters,i am running two hids with a puny 5 amp battery in my pulsar 180 ug2 with custom made coil with charging boost.i checked i can use 2.5 amp battery and use one hid after that also.