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Title: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 26, 2018, 11:44:22 AM

Hi all
         Can anyone tell me if i can upgrade my headlight bulb to be a bit brighter , bikes standard apart from electronic ignition and has a Cibie lens fitted. I have tried searching but cant seem to find a def answer.
Cheers  :D

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 26, 2018, 12:43:52 PM

Hi
    its def a removable bulb but i was just wondering about charging issues etc with a modern type bulb.
Cheers

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 26, 2018, 02:04:14 PM

Many thx

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: ogri211 on June 26, 2018, 09:06:37 PM

I have one of these in my bike its only 20 watts but much brighter but it will not fit in a Cibie light with the concave lens as the bulb is a bit longer than the standard and hits the glass     www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01C1AOSVS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


they can also be bought here for less than half the price

www.aliexpress.com/item/H4-Motorcycle-Headlight-bulbs-6500K-hi-lo-Bulbs-HS1-20W-2-2000LM-2Light-Moped-Scooter-Motobike/32631895395.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.40e64c4dDx72WD

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 26, 2018, 09:08:40 PM

Hi
    Yea mine has the concave lens

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: ogri211 on June 26, 2018, 09:14:36 PM

It wont fit it hits the glass I took mine off and fitted a standard reflector so I could use the LED, the chinese are catching on these bulbs have went up from £8 last week to £14. One of the other LEDs might work but I haven't tried them.

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: mike the bike on June 27, 2018, 09:52:02 AM

I bought a pattern headlamp from M&P for a superdream. It comes supplied with a 55/60W H4 bulb. Using the original 400four headlamp shell,  it does fit, just. 

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 27, 2018, 07:13:31 PM

I quite like the Cibie Glass but if all else fails i may have to look into that.

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: ogri211 on June 27, 2018, 07:55:02 PM

I have also a cibie I have ordered a couple of different LED's to try if I can get one to fit with the cibie concave lens I will let you know.

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: K2-K6 on June 27, 2018, 07:55:09 PM

For halogen H4 bulbs I use Phillips white vision 4300k colour balance bulbs.

They are really good quality and give quite a white light for halogen at the standard 60/55 watt rating.

The Cibié light unit is known as a "Bioscar " in rally car world as I understand it. They are a good headlight with period mod look and good beam pattern I feel, worth keeping. 

Title: Re: 400/4 Cibie Headlight bulb
Post by: Davelu88 on June 27, 2018, 08:33:01 PM

Cheers for replies, if i get anything to fit i will post also.