Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[Devil 3112]

cost is rs 900, its 60/55 bulb ,available would vary across mumbai. btw even i changed to osram

Is it the price for 1 no. or for 2 no.????

[Nitin_traveller]

try philips premium.. 55/50W..
105 bucks. easily avaiable on any car shop..
I found the result in close comparison to night breaker..

I am using philips on my P150 and a friend is using Night breaker on TB.

[ppkreddy]

Honda Unicorn headlights change

hello fellas,

I have a Honda Unicorn 2007 Grand Prix edition model. I feel the headlights are kinda dim and not so helpful during nights. I want to replace them with newer ones.

Present ones : Halogen 12V -7AH 35/35w

1)Is there a good choice in the same 35/35W range ?

2)If the only option is to upgrade to 60/55W, what are

a) the risks if I upgrade in terms of bike maintenance

b)which manufacturer/model to choose (OSRAM/Philips/Halonix)

I live in Hyderabad and it would be great if you can point me to any good local mechanic in this field.


Thanks a bunch.


~Praveen

[rylan]

osram nb on fz16

Isn't that a Halogen bulb ? It must be a simple straight fit then.

You have to remove the front fairing - two screws at the top and two below the cowl. Pull out the fairing slowly ...watchout for the cables ...you need to disconnect one socket on the right hand side as you do it.

Then you just remove the old bulb and put this one in . Put back the fairing and connect back the socket ... done .

hey sandeep,

can we fix osram night breakers h4 on a fz16 and is it a direct fit? if yes, plss let me know where can i get the bulb in bangalore...

awaiting ur reply..

[worrisomebear]

Is it the price for 1 no. or for 2 no.????

one bulb is costing 900

[dhiraj]

Pics or OSRAM Night Breaker on my ZMR





















i am fully satisfied with NB. need to test it on highways

[Devil 3112]

one bulb is costing 900

Thanks for the info. I got 2 pieces for Rs 1200/- only.

[drvmtm]

i am fully satisfied with NB. need to test it on highways

good ,nb s are good,but when you go to highways you can feel some problem as its a single 55/60.
try hids in that case.....
these are few snaps to compare...

A P220(STOCK &NEW) AND A MODDED P 180UG2(CHARGING BOOST+9AH BATTERY OF 5YR OLD+PHILLIPS XTREAM POWER).


SAME P 220 WITH SAME 180 UG2(HID S INSTEAD OF XTREAM POWER).


SOME TEST PICS


REAL LIFE NIGHT RIDE PICS @110 KMPH ON NH2,SORRY FOR THE QUALITY.

[navnish]

Guys an update from my side .
Tested the new 40w HIDs what i got last month on the R15 and it worked really well.

Comparing the 35w hid kits the 40w hids are much brighter and the start up time is also less. The price of the 40w HIDs are little more then the normal ones but they are completely worth it .

Will post some pics and more feedback tonight

[abhijeet080808]

^^ I have a question for you - On the R15, what is the minimum rpm to keep if dual 35W HIDs are used?

[sunilg]

Query approved.

[velociraptor13]

hello fellas,

I have a Honda Unicorn 2007 Grand Prix edition model. I feel the headlights are kinda dim and not so helpful during nights. I want to replace them with newer ones.-Only option would be go for full DC with coil rewinding and rr swap,at least thats what i have done.

Present ones : Halogen 12V -7AH 35/35w

1)Is there a good choice in the same 35/35W range ?-No,apart from HID

2)If the only option is to upgrade to 60/55W, what are

a) the risks if I upgrade in terms of bike maintenance-depends upon the workmanship quality

b)which manufacturer/model to choose (OSRAM/Philips/Halonix)-Philips is a good one

I live in Hyderabad and it would be great if you can point me to any good local mechanic in this field.


Thanks a bunch.


~Praveen

answers in bold

[aargee]

1)Is there a good choice in the same 35/35W range ?

Yes, only in HID

a) the risks if I upgrade in terms of bike maintenance

Ensure that the coil rewinding guy should have something in his head. Take it to a competent auto electrical guy & get the rewinding done. Hope you know the process.

b)which manufacturer/model to choose (OSRAM/Philips/Halonix)

All 3 are good. There's a 60/55 that is available for cars these days, not sure if its called Philips Xtreme H4. Costs about Rs 800-1000 for a pair & throws almost white light. In this case, you can opt to change the holders to ceramic which sustains hear very well.

Only option would be go for full DC with coil rewinding and rr swap,at least thats what i have done

Why would one want to change the motorcycle to DC for 60/55? This is done only when the headlights are to be changed for HID/BiXenons. For a regular 60/55, coil rewinding & changing RR unit will sufficient.

[drvmtm]

^^ I have a question for you - On the R15, what is the minimum rpm to keep if dual 35W HIDs are used?

no faith bro???.
just kiddin. i already told u na,,,if 35 each then 5k rpm for 2 hid,.but thats ok na because the right one will be on only in high beam na.the right side reflector is a dedicated high beam.if u r lookin for projector then a diff story though..

[abhijeet080808]

no faith bro???.
just kiddin. i already told u na,,,if 35 each then 5k rpm for 2 hid,.but thats ok na because the right one will be on only in high beam na.the right side reflector is a dedicated high beam.if u r lookin for projector then a diff story though..

Just getting another opinion! I think you are correct, with both lights on and the radiator running, the horn sounds weak with the engine off. This bike has very tight margin to play around.

But then I wanted 2 HIDs on low beam too! Too much kya?