Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[kannan11]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

my Bike is pulsar 135 ls bought on Jan 2011it's version 2. the one with cut in rear fender

[rprathin]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

my Bike is pulsar 135 ls bought on Jan 2011it's version 2. the one with cut in rear fender

it is dc already go for 55/60 watts no problem someone in this thread only has done that change without any rr or battery upgrade
you should change the parking to the leds

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my Bike is pulsar 135 ls bought on Jan 2011it's version 2. the one with cut in rear fender

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universal-threads/4803-let-there-light-bike-lighting-hid-etc-410.html

check this page one member which i told you had done.

[kannan11]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

dude I know it's full dc. I'm using a 55w halonix bulb so I need more power to get high intensity and to avoid battery low Waring

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dude I know it's full dc. I'm using a 55w halonix bulb so I need more power to get high intensity and to avoid battery low Waring

[princesirohi]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Agree to all points but then leds do not produce heat. On the contrary they are efficient than halogens and HIDs which discharge heat in the form of radiation into the surrounding. But LEDs do not. Hence the need of heat sinks. Read it here:-

''Halogen lamps are inefficient and waste a lot of
heat, but they waste it as infra-red which passes
out through the lens system and off into the night
– pausing only to defrost the front lens if it is icy.
HID are far better than halogen lamps as they
waste less heat, and it still emerges as infra-red.
LEDs are even more efficient, so have less heat to
loose, but they have to run far cooler than either
of the other technologies and any heat has to be
removed by conduction. In practice, this means
adding a fan – the sort of rotating device that can
give automotive reliability engineers sleepless
nights.''

So LEDs do not produce much heat. They just have to run cooler.

Check out Electronics Weekly News | LED Lighting | LED headlights in pole position

They say led is the future of automobile lighting.

And yup focusing the light is complex for which further research is going on. But its no doubt that LEDs are the future for lighting cause of their efficiency.
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this is what i meant -->>

True, unless they're IR LEDs. LEDs don't emit heat out to the surroundings, but they themselves run hotter. Hence, the need of a heat sink/fan.

in short LED needs heat sinks.

I will also be going the LED way, I have already installed a H4 5000k HID on my D200 and the LED will be a spot light to luminate the road when there is complete darkness, it wont always be on.
Here are a few links for the ones which might be on my bike soon :-
27W Watt LED Work Light Lamp Spot Light Waterproof IP67 Camping 4x4 SUV Boat ATV | eBay
7inch 36W CREE LED Work Light Bar 4x4 Offroad Lamp Spot ATV Jeep Save on 27W 72W | eBay

12V 24V 48W 16LED Spot Work Lamp Light Jeep Trailer Offroad Boat Truck 4WD 4x4 | eBay

thsee seems to be better options.

[kannan11]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

today i checked my pulsar 135 possibility of 55/60w upgrade and battery drain/charge test. Here results.

I already replaced two parking & number plate bulbs with leds. So stock 5wx3 now reduced to 1w (even less) total.

Disconnect battery (+) wire and connect multimeter across it.

Will avengers stator fit with out any hardware changes in our pulsar 135 ls


after switch on and meter resets, its read 187ma.

Started bike and keep it idle few minutes.
Now bike in idle (~1500 rpm)

turn on high beam - 35w stock bulb (with tail & parking on) = no battery drain. Battery charge @ 0.7a

now i connect another 35w bulb to battery after multimeter. (yes total would 70w. This is because worst case check. Thought bike with stock parking bulbs)

now battery discharging at 1.6a ~ 1.8a fluctuating due to slow engine.

Raise engine rpm to 2000 = discharge stopped.

Engine over 2000 rpm it charge battery.

conclusion: Pulsar 135ls with 55/60w bulb will not drain battery if engine keep over 2000rpm

bike: 1 year and 4 months old
battery: Stock exide 5ah that come with bike.

will avengers stator plate will fit without any hardware changes in our pulsar 135 ls

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rprathin
DUDE can u tell me how upgrade the battery and charging unit in p135 which has 12v5ah
i want 12v9ah
i'll be using 55w halonix as head light and leds as pilots
other frnd told to rewire the headlight lines with thicker guage from battery with "Roots headlight relay" will it help with out battery unit modication
pls help me guys
wat shd i do???

[raja_roadster]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Has any one put in a hid with projector in a unicorn before ,if you have done please help on the details

[petrolhead_chn]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Has any one put in a hid with projector in a unicorn before ,if you have done please help on the details

I've not seen any Unicorn with that mod. But that is just me. Is there a reason for such upgrade?

[sandeepcf]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Has any one put in a hid with projector in a unicorn before ,if you have done please help on the details

What details do you need?

[chotu_r]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

has anyone fitted projector in a royal enfield headlight before? my tbts has a clear lens headlamp. i have removed the headlamp and it appears to be a sealed unit. can the reflector and lens be seperated by blowing hot air onto the joint or do i have to cut the reflector from behind?
i am looking to seriously improve my bike's light throw. Already using a 55w philips extreme with halonix reflector. lighting is good but for it to be visible even with oncoming vehicles headlights, the throw has to be kept very short - not suitable for highways. apart from fitting aux lamps, hid in headlamp assembly seems to be the way to go. requesting for your help guys.

[rprathin]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

will avengers stator plate will fit without any hardware changes in our pulsar 135 ls

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rprathin
DUDE can u tell me how upgrade the battery and charging unit in p135 which has 12v5ah
i want 12v9ah
i'll be using 55w halonix as head light and leds as pilots
other frnd told to rewire the headlight lines with thicker guage from battery with "Roots headlight relay" will it help with out battery unit modication
pls help me guys
wat shd i do???

why do you need to change your rr if your ride supports the 55 watts without any changes.
you should use relay with 55/60 watts otherwise your stock switches will go kaput.
i would recommend battery upgrade is not required. why to mess with the stock battery holder.
but if you want--
why don't you take to a mechanic and ask him for the battery upgrade it will require lot of cutting if your are diy then do the battery upgrade to 9 amps yourself otherwise it is best to take to a mechanic

[srinath34]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

I have HIDs on my P220 of 35/35 W rating. The low beam is halogen yellow and the high beam is the whitish blue light. Whenever I turn on the light and ride for a few meters, I get this battery symbol flashing on my speedo. There does not seem to be a drain whatsoever but what could be the problem?

The battery is the stock Exide one and is 3 years old now.

Please help

[rprathin]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

I have HIDs on my P220 of 35/35 W rating. The low beam is halogen yellow and the high beam is the whitish blue light. Whenever I turn on the light and ride for a few meters, I get this battery symbol flashing on my speedo. There does not seem to be a drain whatsoever but what could be the problem?

The battery is the stock Exide one and is 3 years old now.

Please help

first tell is your ride without faring is it p220S?? if it is not than read below

do u use both hid and helogen at same time

If yes
Than you can use maximum of 70watts. Use only one thing either helogen or hid as helogen in p220 is of 55watts.

If no
Then your battery has served its life and you should change your battery.

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[srinath34]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

My answers in bold

first tell is your ride without faring is it p220S?? - As my signature and DP says, its a 220S

do u use both hid and helogen at same time - No. Only either one is on at any point of time.

If no
Then your battery has served its life and you should change your battery. - Thanks. Looks like my thought was right. Its time to switch to Amaron MF.

[rprathin]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

My answers in bold

i am from mobile so cannot see you signature bro.
and are you confirm that your helogen bulb in hid is of 35 watts some chinese hid helogen bulbs are of 55 watts. So it is better to check this also.

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[Chandrajit]

Re: Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

Hi all,

I have a Honda Aviator. It has 35W stock bulb. I would rather appreciate the lighting provided by 55/60W bulbs. Would need your advice on the modifications necessary to do that.
Another question is, will it damage the reflector?

Thanks.