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CB550 HID headlamp conversion
hairygit:
--- Quote from: Nurse Julie on August 15, 2015, 08:29:26 PM ---Yes, headlamp works but I probably was on side light but because it was all so dark I couldn't see the switch on the handlebar to turn it on properly ::) ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Only a girl would admit to that! Take up smoking, then you'll always have a lighter or box of matches to see the switch
Nurse Julie:
Of course I admit to my mistakes Hairy, I am a honest girl and only ever tell the truth, until it suits me otherwise ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Johnwebley:
I have a 7" H4 60/55w halogen light,
its pretty good,
the 500 is supposed to have a 200watt altenator at 5,000rpm,
so guessing side lights,speedo/tacho etc and ignition will only get to about 100watt max,so it should be ok,
unless you spend lots of time in city traffic
deltarider:
My 500 has been with me since 1980 and always had the 55/60 Watts halogen. The Philips X-treme vision or Motovision is stunningly good and leaves nothing to be desired. If you're really worried about charging (you shouldn't) you could choose the Philips Ecovision that has the performance of a very good 55/60 Watts halogen but draws 20% less. Philips always came out best in tests. Recommended.
mike the bike:
The 400four headlamp shells only accept a certain shape of bulb, not available in 55/60W. There's a thread about this already;
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=109485.0
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