10-07-2015, 06:55 PM | #1 |
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Headlight design change?
I noticed my RX3 that just arrived has a different front headlight. No blu-ish tint circle in the bottom.
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10-07-2015, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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Is that a "functioning" parking or running light? OH, wait, you don't have the LED running lights along the side of your headlight.... big change.
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10-07-2015, 07:03 PM | #3 |
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Yes, it's different... seems to be a 5W parking light.
Also lacks the 5-LED stripes at both sides of the reflector.
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10-07-2015, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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Thanks for posting the excellent photos, and letting us know about the headlight change, Lee.
I like your headlight better than the original. I think the new reflector might cast a better beam without the blue dome in the bottom.
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10-08-2015, 12:29 AM | #5 |
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Did it come with a 35 watt lamp? Fingers crossed it's a 55 watt.
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10-08-2015, 02:01 AM | #6 |
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I think I can read 'HS1' at the 9 o'clock position on the base of the bulb. I'm sure its a 35W bulb, since the headlight has a plastic reflector. I wish Zongshen would build the headlight with a metal reflector.
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10-08-2015, 11:33 AM | #7 |
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The bulbs the same 35w from the original. I'll get some shots of the throw tonight.
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10-08-2015, 12:28 PM | #8 |
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The RX3 headlight casts a nice beam. However, the stock, 35W HS1 bulb is anemic. I highly recommend you switch to a standard, 55W/60 H4 bulb. It will do a much better job illuminating the road ahead. However, to prevent possible heat damage to the reflector from the hotter bulb, I do recommend you make a hole in the rear of the headlight assembly, as shown in the thread linked below.
http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=14665
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10-09-2015, 12:21 AM | #10 |
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discussed Lee's different headlight with CSC today. Seeing as my bike shipped only two days after his and mine had the earlier headlight. So I asked why
Seems the Canada bike required the new design to meet their regulations. CSC has decided to simplify by changing over on US as well. |
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10-09-2015, 12:42 AM | #11 | |
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10-09-2015, 12:48 AM | #12 | |
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For those of us that like the original headlight, I wonder if we should order a spare now? Of course, I'd like to see if there's a beam pattern difference between the headlights. If the newer headlight offers a broader beam pattern, I might make the switch (but I like the LEDs of the original!) |
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10-09-2015, 01:50 AM | #13 |
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You make a good point, RT. If a headlight filament is burnt out at dusk, the LED panels still continue to make the bike visible to other motorists.
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10-09-2015, 12:15 PM | #14 |
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Not surprised. Transport Canada is very strict.
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10-09-2015, 02:01 PM | #15 |
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I rode the bike last night but didn't get any pictures. I can still say the 35w bulb is inadequate and I'll be switching to a 55/60w bulb. The pattern was good esp the high beam just not enough light. Honestly it's a bit dangerous up here with all the deer to not have adequate lighting.
I'll get some shots of the throw once the rain leaves here in Upstate NY. |
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