Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[rahlp]

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

Hello guys, what will be the ideal headlight bulbs for Yamaha fazer?

The stock ones are pretty bad..

[acs1207]

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

Hi friends i'm thinking of changing the head lamp to philips 60w bulb of my fzs because i just want plug and play setup. Here is the link for it plz take a look is the price is right or should i go to dealer


And is led lights that come for pilot lamp is also a plug and play setup or not? If yes is it available on 60w or should i just go for bulb.

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Is the H/L dc ? If so, will the battery be able to supply the juice?
The 2nd question is more relevant. If the battery is , say, 4ah then I dont think it would be beneficial. It might drain your battery while not giving enough light.
If the h/l is ac then you might have to rewind the coil .
Pilot lamps are independent of h/l power. Normally they are @ 3watts. You can check out the led bulbs available in your area.

[Aakash Singh]

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

Is the H/L dc ? If so, will the battery be able to supply the juice?
The 2nd question is more relevant. If the battery is , say, 4ah then I dont think it would be beneficial. It might drain your battery while not giving enough light.
If the h/l is ac then you might have to rewind the coil .
Pilot lamps are independent of h/l power. Normally they are @ 3watts. You can check out the led bulbs available in your area.

Fzs battery is 5amp.

[acs1207]

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

Fzs battery is 5amp.

Is the H/L ac or dc ?
Anyway with a 5 amp battery you get 60 watts max. Tail light and park light take up some current . Also the bike uses some current for its running. So full utilisation of the h/l is not possible. In my view an hid with color temperature 4300 or below would make sense. HID @ 35 watts give better light than halogen @ 55/60 watts. It is better to have a projector setup when using hid. But I am inexperienced in the hid field. So get feedback from someone who has done it.

[rahlp]

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

Yes FZs/Fazer battery is 5amp. just got it changed today.. it lasted 3/12 years.

With that power better stick to 35w halogens.. HIDs without projector will just spread all over and blind everyone.. unless you can spend on the projector.

So that was my question too.. what are good alternative 35w halogens to replace factory stock ones.. because they do not provide adequate light.

[Aakash Singh]

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

Is the H/L ac or dc ?
Anyway with a 5 amp battery you get 60 watts max. Tail light and park light take up some current . Also the bike uses some current for its running. So full utilisation of the h/l is not possible. In my view an hid with color temperature 4300 or below would make sense. HID @ 35 watts give better light than halogen @ 55/60 watts. It is better to have a projector setup when using hid. But I am inexperienced in the hid field. So get feedback from someone who has done it.

Fzs's headlight runs on DC.

[Shaktiv3]

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

Yes FZs/Fazer battery is 5amp. just got it changed today.. it lasted 3/12 years.

With that power better stick to 35w halogens.. HIDs without projector will just spread all over and blind everyone.. unless you can spend on the projector.

So that was my question too.. what are good alternative 35w halogens to replace factory stock ones.. because they do not provide adequate light.

For Fazer, Headlights are a major concern, unless you are happy with lighting only one bulb. the battery takes a toll when you try to lit both the bulbs together. installing HIDs in one side should solve the issue (but, stay away from the cops); the battery doesn't take the best out the Osram nightbreakers as well. bought a pair used it and switched back to Philips 35W.

[saran93]

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

Hi mates, I want to upgrade my 50/60w H4 in my 200NS because luminance is not enough to penetrate through on coming traffic ( I literally go blind everytime 4 wheelers come towards me). What would be the best replacement for my dying bulb?

[rahlp]

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

For Fazer, Headlights are a major concern, unless you are happy with lighting only one bulb. the battery takes a toll when you try to lit both the bulbs together. installing HIDs in one side should solve the issue (but, stay away from the cops); the battery doesn't take the best out the Osram nightbreakers as well. bought a pair used it and switched back to Philips 35W.

I have been running both the headlights on stock battery since I got the bike, had to change the battery recently. Switched to 5amps Amaco drycell battery.

Never faced any issue with both the bulbs running together. I am just looking for a better 35w bulb to replace the stock bulbs.

[Shaktiv3]

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

I have been running both the headlights on stock battery since I got the bike, had to change the battery recently. Switched to 5amps Amaco drycell battery.

Never faced any issue with both the bulbs running together. I am just looking for a better 35w bulb to replace the stock bulbs.

No Issues with lighting both the stock bulbs. I meant with HIDs and Nightbreaker's lighting both the bulbs is little too much on the battery. Try the Philips 35W, does give slightly better results.

[rahlp]

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

No Issues with lighting both the stock bulbs. I meant with HIDs and Nightbreaker's lighting both the bulbs is little too much on the battery. Try the Philips 35W, does give slightly better results.

which is the philips 35w.. I cant find.. have been looking since ages.. can you give me a link.. the 35w on philips website is not a h4 bulb.

[Shaktiv3]

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

which is the philips 35w.. I cant find.. have been looking since ages.. can you give me a link.. the 35w on philips website is not a h4 bulb.

Philips HS1 12636 35W. Sold out in most online portals, try your luck in local shops. I used a similar one for which the link is provided. hope it helps

CityVision Moto Motorcycle headlights 12636CTVBW | Philips

[rahlp]

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

Philips HS1 12636 35W. Sold out in most online portals, try your luck in local shops. I used a similar one for which the link is provided. hope it helps CityVision Moto Motorcycle headlights 12636CTVBW | Philips

will this hs1 fit in h4 connector?

anyways this is not available anywhere. I have thoroughly checked online.

[Shaktiv3]

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

will this hs1 fit in h4 connector?

anyways this is not available anywhere. I have thoroughly checked online.

Yes, I had it my fazer.. Never caused any trouble.. i got them from a local automobile shop here in Andaman and i think it shouldn't be a problem finding them in Mainland.
Used Both OSRAM HS1U & Philips HS1 in my Fazer.

[Gautam - ride or die]

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

Guys can you please advise which is better - HID or a projector for my Pulsar 200 DTS-i ??

And also the current light that I have is very dull and I almost get confused if it is ON or not just in the brightness of street lights and I will go blind every time a car or a new bike with 55W headlights is coming head on . I had my battery replaced around a year back and it is not the prescribed one but does the job well and i think it might be the reason for the dull lights. So does changing into a projector or a HID hamper it even more and if i still want a HID or a projector should i change the battery ?

And i also wanted to know what is the default connector for my bike.