LED headlight
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LED headlight
Anyone out there using an LED headlight, instead of the halogen, looking to save power, make of bulb and supplier, preferably UK based would be appreciated thanks in advance CBX Chris
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Re: LED headlight
Xenondepot is where I found mine, I think it's a Canadian supplier.
If you have a choice between heat sink or fan cooled I'd recommend the heat sink as there's nothing mechanical(fan) that can fail. It's a tight fit getting it in but if you push the wiring around there's room for the heat sink to spread out.
If you have a choice between heat sink or fan cooled I'd recommend the heat sink as there's nothing mechanical(fan) that can fail. It's a tight fit getting it in but if you push the wiring around there's room for the heat sink to spread out.
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Re: LED headlight
Thanks Wyly .
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Re: LED headlight
Superbrightleds.com h4-hlv7 may fit
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Re: LED headlight
AutoFeel H4/9003 LED Motorcycle Headlight Bulb Mini Size 4000LM 6000K
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Re: LED headlight
Hello. Did you have a chance ride yet ? I am interested in knowing how well they work
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2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: LED headlight
It works great. More than 3 times the lumens of a standard H4 bulb with 1/3 the amp draw, win/win.
Also notice the location of the led chips, they are in the same location as filaments in a H4 bulb.
This is key to getting the same light pattern from the reflector in your headlight.
H4 led bulbs with 360 degree led's will make a poor light pattern on the road.
Also notice the location of the led chips, they are in the same location as filaments in a H4 bulb.
This is key to getting the same light pattern from the reflector in your headlight.
H4 led bulbs with 360 degree led's will make a poor light pattern on the road.
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Re: LED headlight
Do you have a link for it ? Many are showing up
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Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: LED headlight
Although 99% of my riding is done during daylight hours I installed this led bulb for 2 reasons.
Being much whiter and much brighter it is much more visible to oncoming traffic even in the daytime.
I'm also running dual headlights so the decreased amp draw is also a benefit.
Being much whiter and much brighter it is much more visible to oncoming traffic even in the daytime.
I'm also running dual headlights so the decreased amp draw is also a benefit.
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Re: LED headlight
Hey Chris. Actually, I found my LED on Amazon. I guess the right link is already above. And I really love it. I appreciate your desire to use LED instead of halogen. That’s right. Btw, in addition to it, I also bought this light strip https://www.vont.com/product/vont-car-smart-strip-light/. My kids really asked me to buy it so I couldn’t refuse them. I think customizing is actually a great idea. If you want your car to look the way you really want it, customize it. What do you think of it? Btw, what LEDs have you already bought? Keep us updated, Chris.
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Re: LED headlight
Good 'stuff'. FYI ---- Unfortunately, Amazon currently shows out of stock. Availability unknown.
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Re: LED headlight
Here's a similar H-4 LED from Dennis Kirk
https://www.denniskirk.com/pathfinderle ... GsQAvD_BwE
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