The LED we've been waiting for! - Page 5

detours · 07-28-2016, 03:37 PM

Mine is holding up really nice. It's still nice and bright and I'm very happy with it. Still no damage to the reflector, as expected from a 35W lamp.

I actually just bought a new bike and i guess I've been spoiled by my Gennsi, because I can't stand riding the new bike at night. Guess I need to order another one

AdventureDad · 07-28-2016, 04:41 PM

Well.....what'd ya get? It's always an exciting feeling.

keithmaine · 07-28-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by detours

Mine is holding up really nice. It's still nice and bright and I'm very happy with it. Still no damage to the reflector, as expected.

I actually just bought a new bike and i guess I've been spoiled by my Gennsi, because I can't stand riding the new bike at night. Guess I need to order another one

Thanks

Did you get a Patrol you will love it, I have a gear up 2011 Gobi but after running her 365 for 4 years the winter salt has taken its toll. She is apat for some cancer treatment.

detours · 07-28-2016, 06:56 PM

Well actually, we bought two bikes ...

First, we got a 2014 Ural Patrol so we can take our disabled son riding with us. And then I traded in my vstrom 650 for a Yamaha FZ-07, so I could go fast.

The Ural headlight was truly awful, so I replaced it with a 7" silverstar unit. It was better but not by much. So I'm going to spring for a nice 7" H4 reflector with a GENNSI to light up the road.

The FZ headlight is a 55W/60W halogen, but after the GENNSI, it's nothing special. So it's getting an upgrade too

keithmaine · 07-29-2016, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by detours

Well actually, we bought two bikes ...

First, we got a 2014 Ural Patrol so we can take our disabled son riding with us. And then I traded in my vstrom 650 for a Yamaha FZ-07, so I could go fast.

The Ural headlight was truly awful, so I replaced it with a 7" silverstar unit. It was better but not by much. So I'm going to spring for a nice 7" H4 reflector with a GENNSI to light up the road.

The FZ headlight is a 55W/60W halogen, but after the GENNSI, it's nothing special. So it's getting an upgrade too

good luck with all

rbrADV · 09-01-2016, 07:55 PM

I just installed the LED lamp sold by CSC.
Pretty painless. You need to reuse the locking ring from the halogen bulb to lock the LED mounting ring in place.
You also need to file down the tabs on the original locking ring to provide clearance for the large heatsink on the LED lamp.
I reused the original rubber boot after enlarging the hole to fit the heatsink.
I also added some vent holes in the back of the housing.
Here is a link to the steps involved:

detours · 09-01-2016, 10:12 PM

How do you like it? Is it a big improvement over stock? Does the light pattern have a nice low beam cutoff?

rbrADV · 09-03-2016, 10:03 AM

So far it looks fine. Going on a night ride tomorrow and I will have a better report then.

fjmartin · 09-16-2016, 04:14 PM

I just noticed that on the ebay link for the GENSSi H4 kit that they offer a single bulb kit for $29.96. Based on the good reviews and this good price I'm going to order one for my new RX3 that coming in a few weeks.

BlackBike · 09-16-2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fjmartin

I just noticed that on the ebay link for the GENSSi H4 kit that they offer a single bulb kit for $29.96. Based on the good reviews and this good price I'm going to order one for my new RX3 that coming in a few weeks.

Oh boy, another new rx3 delivery, it's been awhile

New thread with pics please

detours · 09-16-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fjmartin

I just noticed that on the ebay link for the GENSSi H4 kit that they offer a single bulb kit for $29.96. Based on the good reviews and this good price I'm going to order one for my new RX3 that coming in a few weeks.

Good find on the single lamp. They only had 2-packs when I bought mine. You're going to like that LED.

ElectricCircus · 12-25-2016, 04:14 PM

Hi!

Looking for the GENSSI lamps advised here I´ve found another option:

https://www.amazon.com/HIKARI-LED-He...=HIKARI+LED+H4

Instead of the GENSSI´s Philips LumiLights chips it has a Cree set (XHP-50 + XM-L2, 2 each lamp), rated at 4800lm. There was a huge improvement over the OEM lamp illumination, and the beams are well focused and differentiated.

Was very easy to replace the OEM halogen with this one; don´t had to cut the plastic cover: it fitted perfectly.

2LZ · 12-25-2016, 11:52 PM

Nice find! Added to my Amazon list.............

SpudRider · 12-26-2016, 01:12 AM

Thanks for posting the good tip, amigo.

GSC · 03-13-2017, 04:03 PM

Hey Randy, rbr

Just installed the CSC LED headlight( Pathfinder H4 fanless heatsink) following your Youtube above. Simple is good!

Works great, thanks so much.

garyoftaos

07-28-2016, 03:37 PM	#61
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Mine is holding up really nice. It's still nice and bright and I'm very happy with it. Still no damage to the reflector, as expected from a 35W lamp. I actually just bought a new bike and i guess I've been spoiled by my Gennsi, because I can't stand riding the new bike at night. Guess I need to order another one __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol Last edited by detours; 07-29-2016 at 03:55 PM.
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07-28-2016, 06:56 PM	#64
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	Well actually, we bought two bikes ... First, we got a 2014 Ural Patrol so we can take our disabled son riding with us. And then I traded in my vstrom 650 for a Yamaha FZ-07, so I could go fast. The Ural headlight was truly awful, so I replaced it with a 7" silverstar unit. It was better but not by much. So I'm going to spring for a nice 7" H4 reflector with a GENNSI to light up the road. The FZ headlight is a 55W/60W halogen, but after the GENNSI, it's nothing special. So it's getting an upgrade too __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-01-2016, 07:55 PM	#66
rbrADV Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cornville, AZ Posts: 26	LED lamp from CSC I just installed the LED lamp sold by CSC. Pretty painless. You need to reuse the locking ring from the halogen bulb to lock the LED mounting ring in place. You also need to file down the tabs on the original locking ring to provide clearance for the large heatsink on the LED lamp. I reused the original rubber boot after enlarging the hole to fit the heatsink. I also added some vent holes in the back of the housing. Here is a link to the steps involved: __________________ Arizona ADV Rider. TAT, COBDR, AZBDR, UTBDR, and Alaska! 2016 RX3, 19-inch front wheel, knobbies, skid plate, LED headlight, 2015 handlebars with hand guards, and ready for real ADV riding! 2015 Honda NC700XD
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09-01-2016, 10:12 PM	#67
detours Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Arvada, CO Posts: 1,004	How do you like it? Is it a big improvement over stock? Does the light pattern have a nice low beam cutoff? __________________ Red 5 standing by! 2015 CSC red RX3 with 19" front wheel, Shinko 804/805, skid plate, tall seat, 13T/45T sprockets, progressive shock, Winyoochanok windshield, GENSSI LED headlight, SW-Motech tankbag, Shorai Lithium battery 2014 Ural Patrol
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09-03-2016, 10:03 AM	#68
rbrADV Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Cornville, AZ Posts: 26	So far it looks fine. Going on a night ride tomorrow and I will have a better report then. __________________ Arizona ADV Rider. TAT, COBDR, AZBDR, UTBDR, and Alaska! 2016 RX3, 19-inch front wheel, knobbies, skid plate, LED headlight, 2015 handlebars with hand guards, and ready for real ADV riding! 2015 Honda NC700XD
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07-28-2016, 04:41 PM	#62
AdventureDad Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 253	Well.....what'd ya get? It's always an exciting feeling.
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09-16-2016, 04:14 PM	#69
fjmartin Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Redmond, WA. Posts: 534	I just noticed that on the ebay link for the GENSSi H4 kit that they offer a single bulb kit for $29.96. Based on the good reviews and this good price I'm going to order one for my new RX3 that coming in a few weeks. __________________ 2017 BMW F800GS Adventure
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12-25-2016, 04:14 PM	#72
ElectricCircus Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Neuquén, Argentina Posts: 128	Another H4 LED option Hi! Looking for the GENSSI lamps advised here I´ve found another option: https://www.amazon.com/HIKARI-LED-He...=HIKARI+LED+H4 Instead of the GENSSI´s Philips LumiLights chips it has a Cree set (XHP-50 + XM-L2, 2 each lamp), rated at 4800lm. There was a huge improvement over the OEM lamp illumination, and the beams are well focused and differentiated. Was very easy to replace the OEM halogen with this one; don´t had to cut the plastic cover: it fitted perfectly. __________________ ______________ - ex Honda MB100 (1981) - ex Honda Nighthawk 250 (1991) - ex Honda Storm 125 (2009) - ex Corven Triax 250 Touring (2016) (Zongshen RX3 carb) Benelli TRK 502 (2018) Last edited by ElectricCircus; 12-25-2016 at 04:21 PM. Reason: Extra info
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12-25-2016, 11:52 PM	#73
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Nice find! Added to my Amazon list............. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-26-2016, 01:12 AM	#74
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the good tip, amigo. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-13-2017, 04:03 PM	#75
GSC Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Taos Posts: 104	Hey Randy, rbr Just installed the CSC LED headlight( Pathfinder H4 fanless heatsink) following your Youtube above. Simple is good! Works great, thanks so much. garyoftaos Last edited by GSC; 03-13-2017 at 09:36 PM.
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