Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[deep007]

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

It's been mentioned many times on the forum, using 90/100W bulbs for headlight will ruin the reflector, in time, beyond repair and your light out put will decrease in time and will become lower than the stock.

But many pulsar guys using it without any problem that's why I am asking.

[Tanzing Sherpa]

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

But many pulsar guys using it without any problem that's why I am asking.

I'm one of them using it without relay,call me stupid but with dual horn and a 100/90W bulb and i was expecting to face a problem but till now nope,not at all.

[Skanda]

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

But many pulsar guys using it without any problem that's why I am asking.

Even for cars and of course bikes, the reflector is designed to withstand heat up to certain temperate. Trust me, 90/100 would definitely ruin headlights in the long run. It depends on how many hrs you use the lights continuously. I had 90/100 on my car and I usually ride long journeys. It burnt my reflector and the light out put became less than that of stock.

I'm one of them using it without relay,call me stupid but with dual horn and a 100/90W bulb and i was expecting to face a problem but till now nope,not at all.

This is just an advise people give because of their experiences. It might not affect battery, but it will definitely burn the reflector when you switch on the light continuously for hours together. The final call whether to risk it or not is of course yours.

[deep007]

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

Even for cars and of course bikes, the reflector is designed to withstand heat up to certain temperate. Trust me, 90/100 would definitely ruin headlights in the long run. It depends on how many hrs you use the lights continuously. I had 90/100 on my car and I usually ride long journeys. It burnt my reflector and the light out put became less than that of stock.


This is just an advise people give because of their experiences. It might not affect battery, but it will definitely burn the reflector when you switch on the light continuously for hours together. The final call whether to risk it or not is of course yours.

Ok can i use 100/90 bulb with reflector on the engine guard and off the headlamp.

[Skanda]

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

Ok can i use 100/90 bulb with reflector on the engine guard and off the headlamp.

Sorry, no but I'm not sure what you mean by using reflector on engine guard! The best way to get more light is to install aux lights. I have done it on my D390 -> http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?p=1249534

[deep007]

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

Sorry, no but I'm not sure what you mean by using reflector on engine guard! The best way to get more light is to install aux lights. I have done it on my D390 -> http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?p=1249534

Ok bro how much this led pair cost you

[Skanda]

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

Ok bro how much this led pair cost you

I think it's around 2.7 to 3k.

[hypheni]

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

Guys, I'm looking for some LED headlight for my CBR. Six months ago I upgrade to Philips Extreme vision from standard CBR bulb but the result was close to similar. I really need some better light for night. On the highways or even in cities I feel I should get more light.

Now, I do not want to go for any AUX or similar kind of light which needs a bit of body work, i.e. fitting the light outside of the headlight chamber.

Is there really any LED bulb which can lit the road like a HID bulb. Please note I want a H4 bulb.

[achelis8]

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

Brother
How much did you spend for the Auxiliary lamps. Where did you purchase them.
How is the load on the battery and electricals.
Looking for these.
Can you post a pic of the light spread.
Thanks

Finally got my desired illumination setup on my bike.
Running a led bulb on the stock reflector and using these quad led aux lights (all are in spot configuration) upper ones work as high beams and the other ones work as low beams.

Needless to say that these lights are properly adjusted for best road performance and minimum glare to oncoming traffic cuz these lights are blindingly bright.

The illumination on the road is just amazing , i can ride in complete pitch dark with no street lights at all with absolute confidence.

And the best part is even with all of them on the wattage being used is just a tad bit higher than the what was being consumed by a single 60w halogen.
My setups total wattage draw is 27w + 10w x 4 = 67w.
I mostly use the main headlamp for city use and lower led aux lamps only when needed which is rare. Higher led aux lamps are strictly for those pitch dark highway rides.

Currently I ride a Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme 2009 model. I purchased a pre owned model and happy with it. Now I want to convert to full dc. Are there any plug and play parts available from other HH models which can be a direct swap rather than getting coil rewinded. If rewinding is the only option then also I am ready for it. But I need a full reliable setup. I am planning to plonk in the following for my lighting setup.

1. 3800 Lumen H4 LED Headlight Bulb Cyclops USA | eBay
2. Auxmart LED Bar Spot Beam 30w 4" LED Light Bar 12V 24V Offroad ATV UTV 4x4 4WD Camper Truck Trailer Boat LED Fog Lamp Van RZR-in Daytime Running Lights from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

I need to know whether the current battery of 7amp is sufficient for full night driving.
Is there any alterations I need to do

I request the seniors to pitch in and share their valuable inputs regarding the same.

Thanks in advance

[SOMESH SHINDE]

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

Guys can I fit these bulb on my Gixxer Sf which has H1 bulb at my home without removing the fairing ?

[bobisbacktorock]

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

Guys can I fit these bulb on my Gixxer Sf which has H1 bulb at my home without removing the fairing ?

Gixxer will have Hs1 bulb type. Any H4 bulb / LED will be a direct fit.

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But many pulsar guys using it without any problem that's why I am asking.

I'm one of them using it without relay,call me stupid but with dual horn and a 100/90W bulb and i was expecting to face a problem but till now nope,not at all.

Using a 100/90 without a relay harness means using 60% of the bulb's capacity and brightness. Put a relay harness into place and notice the glow difference.

At the same the while u put a relay harness and use 95+% power of the bulb, the bulb will generate enormous heat (also light) and end product will be burnt or discoloured reflectors. Sometimes even reflectors can melt.

Also note that using 60% of 100 watts is 60 watts. Now think, is it worth ?

[SOMESH SHINDE]

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

Gixxer will have Hs1 bulb type. Any H4 bulb / LED will be a direct fit.

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Using a 100/90 without a relay harness means using 60% of the bulb's capacity and brightness. Put a relay harness into place and notice the glow difference.

At the same the while u put a relay harness and use 95+% power of the bulb, the bulb will generate enormous heat (also light) and end product will be burnt or discoloured reflectors. Sometimes even reflectors can melt.

Also note that using 60% of 100 watts is 60 watts. Now think, is it worth ?

But Gixxer headlamp has 4 sockets and above LED has 3 sockets !

[Tanzing Sherpa]

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

Gixxer will have Hs1 bulb type. Any H4 bulb / LED will be a direct fit.

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Using a 100/90 without a relay harness means using 60% of the bulb's capacity and brightness. Put a relay harness into place and notice the glow difference.

At the same the while u put a relay harness and use 95+% power of the bulb, the bulb will generate enormous heat (also light) and end product will be burnt or discoloured reflectors. Sometimes even reflectors can melt.

Also note that using 60% of 100 watts is 60 watts. Now think, is it worth ?

Maybe thats the reason i was able to access 100/90 bulb without any issue with reflector. Thanks for clarifying.

[karan0011]

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

Hi everyone I have Hornet 160 and its light range is very poor i want to change it..... plz suggest me LED or HID which one is better less battery consumption,, more light

[bobisbacktorock]

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

Hi everyone I have Hornet 160 and its light range is very poor i want to change it..... plz suggest me LED or HID which one is better less battery consumption,, more light

If its a full DC setup , you can go with LED if budget is low else go high good quality HID projector.