Brighter headlight?

Kawazacky · 05-22-2008, 07:07 PM

I see the options as these:

1) Install 45 watt Bosch-type bulb (if you can find one)

2) Install HID kit (expensive, if you can find one)

3). Source some other high-tech bulb to boost the light.

Anybody have any good input here? I know Katoranger was looking into 45 watt bulbs. For those of you have them, do they make much of a difference? Is there some sort of easy swap to put an automobile halogen light in there?

Would a halogen even be any brighter?

katoranger · 05-22-2008, 07:18 PM

The 45w stock replacement style bulbs came today. I still have to install one and wait til dark to find out if any improvement is made.

Allen

mblas3 · 05-22-2008, 11:25 PM

I have installed a 45 watt and it is okay, better than the 35 watt stock bulb. This is where I got mine.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...in&skuId=22305

Mark

katoranger · 05-22-2008, 11:29 PM

Got the same bulbs.

I plan to put one in tomorrow.

Allen

MauiSurfer · 06-23-2008, 04:01 AM

Go see pictures in my gallery of my 'success?' at installing a HID light. Total spent $20 on ebay used light and 1 toggle switch.

I tried running off the headlight wiring and there wasn't enough amps to power it - the headlight would blink.

So in my next attempt, rather than spring for a relay and all the extra wiring, I wired it directly to the battery and wired an inline cheap toggle switch mounted on side panel next to the battery. This worked, no blinking, and has the added bonus of keeping all the stock lighting legal. The downside is that you have a rather difficult switch to reach while riding, but I got used to it already. I hope my headlight housing doesn't melt, the lens gets pretty hot.

Check the pictures out at
http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=8926

IronFist · 06-23-2008, 03:15 PM

I don't know if this helps, but
cb 350's are known for being weak at generating electicity.
ebay cb350...it has a conversion hid kit that uses stock wiring, and the stock bulb mounting position. Looks like it would fit in the center hole of your light. I think its 25/35w??? Not much anyway. Bit pricy , very low wattage.

Like I said, I don't know if this helps

I think maui's post in pics and vids is a lot like this one. :oops:

CathastrophiX · 06-24-2008, 03:42 AM

Buy a 35w halogen bulb with Ba20d socket (If your bike has that socket)

I've tried the 45 watt bulbs but they don't seem to last long (bad quality on mine? )

05-22-2008, 07:07 PM	#1
Kawazacky Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Saint John, N.B. Posts: 279	Brighter headlight? I see the options as these: 1) Install 45 watt Bosch-type bulb (if you can find one) 2) Install HID kit (expensive, if you can find one) 3). Source some other high-tech bulb to boost the light. Anybody have any good input here? I know Katoranger was looking into 45 watt bulbs. For those of you have them, do they make much of a difference? Is there some sort of easy swap to put an automobile halogen light in there? Would a halogen even be any brighter?
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05-22-2008, 07:18 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The 45w stock replacement style bulbs came today. I still have to install one and wait til dark to find out if any improvement is made. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-22-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Got the same bulbs. I plan to put one in tomorrow. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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06-23-2008, 04:01 AM	#5
MauiSurfer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 15	I installed a HID light for $20 Go see pictures in my gallery of my 'success?' at installing a HID light. Total spent $20 on ebay used light and 1 toggle switch. I tried running off the headlight wiring and there wasn't enough amps to power it - the headlight would blink. So in my next attempt, rather than spring for a relay and all the extra wiring, I wired it directly to the battery and wired an inline cheap toggle switch mounted on side panel next to the battery. This worked, no blinking, and has the added bonus of keeping all the stock lighting legal. The downside is that you have a rather difficult switch to reach while riding, but I got used to it already. I hope my headlight housing doesn't melt, the lens gets pretty hot. Check the pictures out at http://www.chinariders.net/gallery2/...g2_itemId=8926
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06-23-2008, 03:15 PM	#6
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	I don't know if this helps, but cb 350's are known for being weak at generating electicity. ebay cb350...it has a conversion hid kit that uses stock wiring, and the stock bulb mounting position. Looks like it would fit in the center hole of your light. I think its 25/35w??? Not much anyway. Bit pricy , very low wattage. Like I said, I don't know if this helps I think maui's post in pics and vids is a lot like this one. :oops: __________________ IronFist ___________________________________ The "chain" of command is used for beating spammers. ___________________________________
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05-22-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
mblas3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 120	I have installed a 45 watt and it is okay, better than the 35 watt stock bulb. This is where I got mine. http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...in&skuId=22305 Mark
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06-24-2008, 03:42 AM	#7
CathastrophiX Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sweden, Europe Posts: 304	Buy a 35w halogen bulb with Ba20d socket (If your bike has that socket) I've tried the 45 watt bulbs but they don't seem to last long (bad quality on mine? ) __________________ "Failure is always an option!" Qingqi QM200GY -06
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