Post by: jon stead on December 07, 2017, 08:34:45 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on December 07, 2017, 09:25:16 PM
I want to upgrade the headlight on my bike. Is the one on David Silver Spares, that comes complete with an H4 halogen bulb, any good, or is there better alternatives?
go to a car factor/electrical dealer and ask for a 7" H4 reflector with pilot light,
you should be able to get one for under £20,and a H4 60/55w bulb,I have used this set up for agesand works well,
but,it does drain the battery if you ride at low speed alot,with the headlamp on.
Post by: Green1 on December 07, 2017, 09:27:58 PM
Its got to be at least 5ft now.
Post by: Trigger on December 07, 2017, 09:32:23 PM
I changed mine for a new sealed beam not to long ago its amazing how much more I can see now.
Its got to be at least 5ft now.
I am sure that you are shorter than 5ft ;D ;D ;D
Post by: hairygit on December 07, 2017, 09:33:37 PM
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Post by: jon stead on December 07, 2017, 09:35:28 PM
I want to upgrade the headlight on my bike. Is the one on David Silver Spares, that comes complete with an H4 halogen bulb, any good, or is there better alternatives?
go to a car factor/electrical dealer and ask for a 7" H4 reflector with pilot light,
you should be able to get one for under £20,and a H4 60/55w bulb,I have used this set up for agesand works well,
but,it does drain the battery if you ride at low speed alot,with the headlamp on.
Cheers - will do
Post by: Green1 on December 07, 2017, 09:44:30 PM
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 07, 2017, 09:46:17 PM
What have I done to deserve this abuse not been on here for ages I was expecting to be greeted with open arms. ;D ;D🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Post by: Trigger on December 07, 2017, 09:48:13 PM
What have I done to deserve this abuse not been on here for ages I was expecting to be greeted with open arms. ;D ;D
I think you will find that on the Huggers forum ;D ;D Nice to hear from you mate.
Post by: Green1 on December 07, 2017, 09:50:39 PM
Next time we meet up I will give you your heels back ;)
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 07, 2017, 09:52:40 PM
I new Julie would miss me.Ah, yes, I wondered who had half inched them👢👢👢👢👢👢👢👢
Next time we meet up I will give you your heels back ;)
Post by: hairygit on December 07, 2017, 09:53:12 PM
Post by: Trigger on December 07, 2017, 09:53:36 PM
I new Julie would miss me.
Next time we meet up I will give you your heels back ;)
Welcome back mate, Donation box at the top of your screen ;D ;D
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 07, 2017, 09:57:05 PM
She missed you coz you're a shortarse, she drove straight at you, but lost sight of you over the bonnet!I won't have a word said against my little shrimp, he is the perfect gentleman.....and he gave me the right colour code to paint my kitchen cupboard doors. No man has ever done that for me before 😊😊😊
Post by: Green1 on December 07, 2017, 10:04:08 PM
Post by: hairygit on December 07, 2017, 10:04:44 PM
Oh dear nursey, you're obviously too easy to please, but then.....(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171207/f1983dded3976e7cf907d04fa084a288.jpg)She missed you coz you're a shortarse, she drove straight at you, but lost sight of you over the bonnet!I won't have a word said against my little shrimp, he is the perfect gentleman.....and he gave me the right colour code to paint my kitchen cupboard doors. No man has ever done that for me before 😊😊😊
Post by: Nurse Julie on December 07, 2017, 10:11:10 PM
This thread has gone off at a bit of a tangent ☺☺☺
Post by: deltarider on December 08, 2017, 07:55:54 AM
Stay away from cheap halogen bulbs. They won't live long or will offer reduced light soon. From what I've seen, Philips offers the best halogens. In practically every test they come out first (Osram's Nightbreaker is also good). You have the Philips X-treme Vision Moto that was specially designed for motorcycles. If you don't want your halogen to draw more amps than a conventional 40/45Watts bulb, there's the specially designed Philips Ecovision H4 that draws 20% less than the ordinary halogen. I would not go Led before you have seen independent test results that suggest it's better in every aspect.
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I like to be seen by all those dreamers in carsHere's a warning. In Europe there are documented cases of accidents where a driver, irritated by the headlight of an oncoming vehicle, steered close to teach the other a lesson and occasionaly steered too close... I'd avoid headlights that irritate others and prefer to stay legal.
So from 1980 on, when I bought my CB500, I've continued using the 55/60 Watts H4 halogen it came with and never had any charging problems. Every ride I return with a better charged battery than I took of with. I don't like to ride in cities. When you install a halogen bulb, avoid touching it with your fingers.
This is what I recently changed in my headlamp, but you need an European headlamp reflector* for it: I replaced the 4 Watts Ba9s position bulb, that is not very useful, by a dito 20 Watts halogen that I now use as my DRL. Saves fuel by saving 35-40 Watts. I looked for a suitable led for that purpose, but an expert explained me the result would be no good without the special reflector a led needs. BTW, I'm still looking for a stylish switch to mount on the handlebar so I can just switch the pilot light on only and without the taillight and instruments lights. Whenever I'd need those, like on entering a tunnel, I could still switch the standard Honda RH handlebar to "P" and so add instruments lights and taillight.
*I'd have an European headlight reflector suitable for H4. Cibié, Hella, Bosch, Marchal are all good and aproved!) and with the Philips X-treme Vision Moto H4 in it, you'll have the very best. On countryroads in the dark the UStype sealed beam headlamp is next to useless. For you in UK the reflector must ofcourse be suitable for left hand drive. For me leds in the gauges are annoyingly bright. I have normal 3 Watts bulbs (x 4).
Post by: K2-K6 on December 08, 2017, 08:14:25 AM
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Used both Phillips and Osram in industrial calibrated systems because of accuracy, lifing quality etc. Measurably better than most
Post by: jon stead on December 08, 2017, 08:51:59 AM
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Post by: Ashdowner on December 11, 2017, 07:29:49 PM
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Post by: jon stead on December 11, 2017, 08:03:36 PM
Post by: jon stead on December 13, 2017, 01:38:23 PM
I did take the opportunity to wire the pilot light to a switched live and replaced the supplied pilot lamp with an LED one. Got a nice LED DLR now.
Post by: jon stead on December 13, 2017, 01:45:44 PM