Vader Headlight swap to Harley 5.75" LED

4T_Goblin · 01-26-2023, 10:29 AM

Hi all -

I am changing my headlight assembly out for a round light LED. According to similar items it has 65w high-beam and 35-45w running/low-beam. Ironic that the model I picked doesn't have its tech specs listed. I pulled these numbers from similar listings.

This headlight comes with adapters that do not match the Vader harness, so some re-wiring is in store. I'm researching now whether or not I would need a relay for this headlamp with such a low draw.

at 65w high-beam at 12v draws 5.42 amps so I'll have a 5a fuse in line to the high-beam ??

I am familiar with changing plugs and wiring but I am not sure when to use relays.

4T_Goblin · 01-27-2023, 08:54 AM

I successfully rigged the headlight up using the stock harness by changing the connector on the headlight. It works fine with KOnEOff and KOnEOn. I have not ridden it to test how the beam looks on the road.
I still plan on installing a relay, as I now understand what its purpose is; a remote switch to take the load off the actual switch. I do not know the true wattage of the headlight, but it couldn't hurt to be safe.

4T_Goblin · 01-27-2023, 10:52 PM

https://youtube.com/shorts/ziw_320T10s?feature=share

Here it is on the stock harness

01-26-2023, 10:29 AM	#1
4T_Goblin Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 239	Vader Headlight swap to Harley 5.75" LED Hi all - I am changing my headlight assembly out for a round light LED. According to similar items it has 65w high-beam and 35-45w running/low-beam. Ironic that the model I picked doesn't have its tech specs listed. I pulled these numbers from similar listings. This headlight comes with adapters that do not match the Vader harness, so some re-wiring is in store. I'm researching now whether or not I would need a relay for this headlamp with such a low draw. at 65w high-beam at 12v draws 5.42 amps so I'll have a 5a fuse in line to the high-beam ?? I am familiar with changing plugs and wiring but I am not sure when to use relays. __________________ 2020 Vader X-Pro X-7 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ex400 2022 Lifan KPX 250
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01-27-2023, 08:54 AM	#2
4T_Goblin Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 239	I successfully rigged the headlight up using the stock harness by changing the connector on the headlight. It works fine with KOnEOff and KOnEOn. I have not ridden it to test how the beam looks on the road. I still plan on installing a relay, as I now understand what its purpose is; a remote switch to take the load off the actual switch. I do not know the true wattage of the headlight, but it couldn't hurt to be safe. __________________ 2020 Vader X-Pro X-7 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ex400 2022 Lifan KPX 250
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01-27-2023, 10:52 PM	#3
4T_Goblin Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 239	https://youtube.com/shorts/ziw_320T10s?feature=share Here it is on the stock harness __________________ 2020 Vader X-Pro X-7 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ex400 2022 Lifan KPX 250
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