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'orrible 'eadlamp!!!
TrickyMicky:
Not in a position to comment on what it's like on the road yet, plus headlamp fittings are only finger tight at the moment. Will see about correct alignment soon, but my main concern was being able to get something which is a whole lot brighter than the original without too many alterations. I very rarely go out at night, but like many people use the headlamp for daytime riding, so will have to see if it's longer lasting than a filament bulb. It's most definitely a whiter light, and has been achieved without crucifying the electrical system and having to fit relays everywhere. Next time I'm out in the dark will try and remember to take a couple of pics for 'real life' scenario.
K2-K6:
--- Quote from: TrickyMicky on September 10, 2020, 07:24:52 PM ---
--- Quote from: florence on September 10, 2020, 12:06:19 PM ---ride more slowly at night, it doesn't matter how good your lights are if deer are going to jump out of the hedge or a badger comes dashing accross the road :D
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On an unlit, unknown country lane, with 35 watts and the occasional LED equipped vehicle coming in the other direction, how bleedin' fast do you imagine I was going? Let's keep the responses sensible eh?
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You made an important point in that post. A yellow light scource (tungsten compared to led at higher K number) is opposed by the blue content of led being used up around 6, 7000 k and one effectively cancels the other.
A new vehicle equipped with current led coming towards you obviously doesn't illuminate the direction you want to see but your halogen at about 3400k is more or less obliterated, making the situation worse.
I've an older car with 7inch H4 lights and used 5400k Phillips bulbs in them for this reason, about the closest to led I can buy and legally use. The performance is much better when opposed to oncoming led, not perfect but very significant improvement.
Trigger:
I tried some LED stop and tail bulbs and there was no difference in brightness from the tail to the stop. Changed it back to the old bulb which was a lot brighter on the stop ;)
TrickyMicky:
--- Quote from: Trigger on September 25, 2020, 05:54:26 PM ---I tried some LED stop and tail bulbs and there was no difference in brightness from the tail to the stop. Changed it back to the old bulb which was a lot brighter on the stop ;)
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When it finally stops pouring outside I will shut myself in the garage again and do a test on the stop/tail.
Moorey:
--- Quote from: Trigger on September 25, 2020, 05:54:26 PM ---I tried some LED stop and tail bulbs and there was no difference in brightness from the tail to the stop. Changed it back to the old bulb which was a lot brighter on the stop ;)
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I did exactly the same they were crap. Don't know how they can sell them as stop / tail.
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