Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[insanebiker]

But, even if RPM is at it s peak, he maximum the alternator can produce will be 35 Watts only anna.

[riazmomin]

But, even if RPM is at it s peak, he maximum the alternator can produce will be 35 Watts only anna.

oops dint went that into my brain.
But I see people claiming better lighting when they put up higher wattage bulbs. In fact I have seen on few.

[insanebiker]

oops dint went that into my brain.
But I see people claiming better lighting when they put up higher wattage bulbs. In fact I have seen on few.

If i am not wrong, u r mentioning Kiran's ZMa?

If so, Zma s headlamp doesnt run from the alternator. So,the bulb can extract as much power it wants from the battery. And hence it would perform well.

[inder.cool]

If i am not wrong, u r mentioning Kiran's ZMa?

If so, Zma s headlamp doesnt run from the alternator. So,the bulb can extract as much power it wants from the battery. And hence it would perform well.

Till 3K rpm all the electricals in the ZiMA run from battery and then from alternator..!

[insanebiker]

Till 3K rpm all the electricals in the ZiMA run from battery and then from alternator..!

Thanks for the info Inder, didnt know this fact till now!

EDIT : BTW what is the output in wattage for the Zma's alternator?

[riazmomin]

If i am not wrong, u r mentioning Kiran's ZMa?

If so, Zma s headlamp doesnt run from the alternator. So,the bulb can extract as much power it wants from the battery. And hence it would perform well.

ZMA runs on DC is what I know.
But I was talking about Unicorn.

@Inder
Dint know that.

[inder.cool]

Thanks for the info Inder, didnt know this fact till now!

EDIT : BTW what is the output in wattage for the Zma's alternator?

Its around 188 W..

[narenr_nair]

Battery wont be drained as the headlamps run on AC from the alternator.

So, if u just plonk in the Night Breaker, u wont get the desired/possible output cos it is running on a lesser wattage!

Oh ok.. so what do you guys suggest. Dont want the whole expensive option of changing the whole setup to a DC. Just want a good high beam output for the night drive and occassionaly touring. Suggestions??

[insanebiker]

Oh ok.. so what do you guys suggest. Dont want the whole expensive option of changing the whole setup to a DC. Just want a good high beam output for the night drive and occassionaly touring. Suggestions??

If u are still on the stock headlamp bulb, i advise u to check out with an after market bulb like say Philips/Osram, without touching any of the electricals.

If u are satisfied,well and good,if not u have to touch the electricals IMO.

HID's are not advisable as Bengalooru cops are fond of them

Just visit JC road man, u ll stumble upon what u want.

[inder.cool]

Naren, after the installation of that bulb..i would suggest you to get the headlamp relay installed too..!

[RedApple]

If u are still on the stock headlamp bulb, i advise u to check out with an after market bulb like say Philips/Osram, without touching any of the electricals.

If u are satisfied,well and good,if not u have to touch the electricals IMO.

HID's are not advisable as Bengalooru cops are fond of them

Just visit JC road man, u ll stumble upon what u want.

well the stock bulb on the RTR is a Osram 35w (well at least it was on mine). The reflector on the RTR is excellent, its just that we need a higher wattage bulb. Im running a Halonix ultra blue right now, and its not as good as the stock bulb insofar as light output, but the color is nice. Me and naren need help from someone who is good with RTR/Apache electricals. I was looking in that thread about the Unicorn with the DC system and i have idea whats going on .

[narenr_nair]

Naren, after the installation of that bulb..i would suggest you to get the headlamp relay installed too..!

Inder.. need more clarifications. Will call you up sometime later for it
The reason i dont want to go to JC Road and search for options is that it becomes an uninformed choice - which usually doesnt turn out to be good

[wandernomad]

Headlight Upgrade - Bullet

Hi friends





I request all fellow Bulleteers who have upgraded their headlamps or installed HID to help me out with this.

Happy thumping
Amit.

[dual disc 200]

Guys, Sourced brand new Philips single beam 4300K H4 car HID kit in coimbatore. As the pack has two seperate kits with wiring harness, i want someone to share the cost!!! Anyone interested???? P.M me!

[Aryan]

Hi friends





I request all fellow Bulleteers who have upgraded their headlamps or installed HID to help me out with this.

Happy thumping
Amit.

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