Let there be Light : Bike Lighting, HID etc

[undefineme3]

A big thanks to abhijeet, i rewinded my coil with 17.5AWG wire and got installed an amby autopal headlamp with Philips rally vision 100/90W.... the beam is quite good and i'm happy about it...







cam was really very shitty... sorry for the low quality of the pics...

[sajjt]

I have to work out some way I can use it as an aux... hmm

Thank you for the help sajjt.

Without boost in charging u wont get more than 1hr from a mean 9AH.

There r some small H4 P43t sealed beams used for 3 wheelers like APE, Bajaj etc. which is still 6" in dia. Or u can mod an H7 aux lamp to fit an H4, bit painful job but worth to go for.

[lijok]

Without boost in charging u wont get more than 1hr from a mean 9AH.

There r some small H4 P43t sealed beams used for 3 wheelers like APE, Bajaj etc. which is still 6" in dia. Or u can mod an H7 aux lamp to fit an H4, bit painful job but worth to go for.

Thanks for the suggestion boss... but can you elaborate a lil on the bold please? I thot H7 just has the pin config diff from H4. is it not? I mean, is there a diff in dia or length something?
Also, I'll be grateful if you can tell where I can get some aux lamps for this purpose in cochin...
(BTW,the 4hr night ride I talked abt is b/n Tvm and cochin only )

Thanks again bro

[Shreeni0403]

Thanks for the suggestion boss... but can you elaborate a lil on the bold please? I thot H7 just has the pin config diff from H4. is it not? I mean, is there a diff in dia or length something?
Also, I'll be grateful if you can tell where I can get some aux lamps for this purpose in cochin...
(BTW,the 4hr night ride I talked abt is b/n Tvm and cochin only )

Thanks again bro

Modding means, just the bulb seating position, in simple you should make H4 bulb sit firmly and the filament should be rightly focused. Its pure mechanical work. Once the bulb is seated wiring is no big deal. You can add extra H4 bulb connector and switch which can operate it. Hope this is what Sajit meant

[sajjt]

Thanks for the suggestion boss... but can you elaborate a lil on the bold please? I thot H7 just has the pin config diff from H4. is it not? I mean, is there a diff in dia or length something?
Also, I'll be grateful if you can tell where I can get some aux lamps for this purpose in cochin...
(BTW,the 4hr night ride I talked abt is b/n Tvm and cochin only )

Thanks again bro

Shree is right, its just a mech work but getting it correctly focussed could be a pain too. Once u remove the Halo from the HID base, its single beam almost like H7 and both have got some similarities too. Some grinding job will make it fit to an H7 slot. Dont worry about the socket types its just a wiring job to tackle.





I've just shared what I've in my mind. There are many access shops everywhere but mostly having H3 aux lamps. AFAIK, H7 is not an aux catgry. So its easy to get a small H4 instead. Like I said auto's with H4 beams but there too geting a cover for them is another pain. Aux lamp should be weather proof, so take that in mind too.

Whatever it may, without touching the charging systems, u wont get enough backup, thatsz what I was conveying to u.

Modding means, just the bulb seating position, in simple you should make H4 bulb sit firmly and the filament should be rightly focused. Its pure mechanical work. Once the bulb is seated wiring is no big deal. You can add extra H4 bulb connector and switch which can operate it. Hope this is what Sajit meant

Shree, got any clues to fit an H4? I know u r also after that. Twin setup wont give a neat finish I think, look out for a aux lamp like we discussed.

[Shreeni0403]

Shree, got any clues to fit an H4? I know u r also after that. Twin setup wont give a neat finish I think, look out for a aux lamp like we discussed.

Saving and planning for it
I need custom clamp makers for it, probably will have to mess with turning radius also . Hope that doesn't happen. Wish I get something good in Junk else again new means its gonna cost a bomb. If I opt for dual headlilght then I will ditching the idea of APE RR

[lijok]

@sajjt thanks a lot for the detailed explanation... will keep you posted ...

[Rossi_Fan]

Shree is right, its just a mech work but getting it correctly focussed could be a pain too. Once u remove the Halo from the HID base, its single beam almost like H7 and both have got some similarities too. Some grinding job will make it fit to an H7 slot. Dont worry about the socket types its just a wiring job to tackle.





I've just shared what I've in my mind. There are many access shops everywhere but mostly having H3 aux lamps. AFAIK, H7 is not an aux catgry. So its easy to get a small H4 instead. Like I said auto's with H4 beams but there too geting a cover for them is another pain. Aux lamp should be weather proof, so take that in mind too.

Whatever it may, without touching the charging systems, u wont get enough backup, thatsz what I was conveying to u.



Shree, got any clues to fit an H4? I know u r also after that. Twin setup wont give a neat finish I think, look out for a aux lamp like we discussed.

Wow, man, r u doing any research on automobile lighting? Always coming up with more and more details

Anyways that was a clear answer for everyone those who want to convert an H4-H7 or even an H7-H4. Dimension are very promising mate.

[sajjt]

Wow, man, r u doing any research on automobile lighting? Always coming up with more and more details

Anyways that was a clear answer for everyone those who want to convert an H4-H7 or even an H7-H4. Dimension are very promising mate.

Man, there r lot of links to see how to convert an H7 to an H4. So its no big deal at all.

[nirav46]

Guys got the pair of OS NB for Rs 1600....I have used one and the other is up for sale...any one interested PM me

P.s: I am from Mumbai...

[princesirohi]

Since......now my DC conversion is running fine....and since i m using an HID of 8000 K CT, i want a fog light. can u guys suggest a good one.

[Nitin_traveller]

Hey.. one of my friend is running Night Breaker (55W) bulb directly on his 1 year old FZ.. it has a DC setup with stock 35W headlight bulb.

I assume, that it produces around 45W only.. and he is not able to utilize the powers of Night breaker fully. is that correct???

any suggestions.. would disabling somehting like pilot lamps etc. would help diverting more power towards headlight?

right now, he is happier than the stock bulb though..

[Shreeni0403]

Hey.. one of my friend is running Night Breaker (55W) bulb directly on his 1 year old FZ.. it has a DC setup with stock 35W headlight bulb.

I assume, that it produces around 45W only.. and he is not able to utilize the powers of Night breaker fully. is that correct???

any suggestions.. would disabling somehting like pilot lamps etc. would help diverting more power towards headlight?

right now, he is happier than the stock bulb though..

Not necessary, there won't be cut-off to 45w or anything. In a DC bike, u plonk in 100w, it will glow well till your battery is dried. So no need of disconnecting anything for 55/60w Osram NB.!!

[mehsn]

Not necessary, there won't be cut-off to 45w or anything. In a DC bike, u plonk in 100w, it will glow well till your battery is dried. So no need of disconnecting anything for 55/60w Osram NB.!!

if that is so then my P150 ug4 will also accept 55w H/L till the batt. lasts. if its right then how long a 55w HL last? i'm goin a 400km night riding next thursday. thnx 4 any help
*cell posted*

[Shreeni0403]

if that is so then my P150 ug4 will also accept 55w H/L till the batt. lasts. if its right then how long a 55w HL last? i'm goin a 400km night riding next thursday. thnx 4 any help
*cell posted*

It should last as long as your bike is running at a healthy speed, say around 40kmph speed. I had Osram NB with battery connection without any mod on my charging unit. (note mine is a AC/DC bike so charging rate is low compared to all DC bike)

I could run hours together without any mess !! I usually had problem only while running in bumper to bumper traffic.