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Just wondering what you guys did for headlight upgrade over stock
LEDs are absolutely brighter than standard bulbs, despite Norway's faulty reasoning for not allowing them.I don't get you guy's "obsession" with changing the bulb to a LED bulb?
Here in Norway they aren't legal for road use, since the light produced from they ain't strong/bright enough compaired to regular bulbs, and thus is only allowed as a park light or daytime running light, but not as a main light source.
I've been looking at a Xenon set for my bike, which gives you 5-10 times more light. Pluss I've got the options for either 35 watt (normal/standard) or 55 watt, and from 3000 kelvin to 10.000.
I've always had Xenon on every vehicle I've own.
Sure, they can be brighter, but an LED bulb doesn't shine it's light as a regular bulb does, thus not achieving the right casting of the light, sort to speak.LEDs are absolutely brighter than standard bulbs, despite Norway's faulty reasoning for not allowing them.
Yes, if the bulb is not designed to work with the housing it's being installed in, yeah.. it's not going to work right.Sure, they can be brighter, but an LED bulb doesn't shine it's light as a regular bulb does, thus not achieving the right casting of the light, sort to speak.
You've probably not been lied to, they are most likely more powerful bulbs, but I dare say it may be trying to draw more than the electrical system can manage as it's double what it was designed for. A decent LED can most certainly out power an incandescent bulb!I have installed the PIAA 15224 H4, thought it would be righter and whiter, boy was I lied to... I've switched it back to stock after riding at 4AM one mornino.
The voltage needs is the same according to the manual and the ad. I still am inclined to agree with you as if something needs to burn brighter more energy is required. Either way, I'm still disappointed...You've probably not been lied to, they are most likely more powerful bulbs, but I dare say it may be trying to draw more than the electrical system can manage as it's double what it was designed for. A decent LED can most certainly out power an incandescent bulb!
Personally, I think it's a cleaner look and is easier on the eyes.I don't get you guy's "obsession" with changing the bulb to a LED bulb?
Here in Norway they aren't legal for road use, since the light produced from they ain't strong/bright enough compaired to regular bulbs, and thus is only allowed as a park light or daytime running light, but not as a main light source.
I've been looking at a Xenon set for my bike, which gives you 5-10 times more light. Pluss I've got the options for either 35 watt (normal/standard) or 55 watt, and from 3000 kelvin to 10.000.
I've always had Xenon on every vehicle I've own.
It's the extra wattage that will cause the issues. A standard 55W bulb will draw about 4.5amps, but the 110W bulb will draw double that. You risk blowing fuses or causing permanent damage to your electrics.The voltage needs is the same according to the manual and the ad. I still am inclined to agree with you as if something needs to burn brighter more energy is required. Either way, I'm still disappointed...
Anymore info on the bulb (output and p43t or p45t or?)? Stock is 60/55 W. Which are you using?I replaced the stock bulb with a Sylvania Silverstar H4 bulb... much brighter than stock.
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