Different wattage headlight bulbs?

[Jamesy D]

OK, so yeah, this is a totally nooby question, forgive me.

I'm looking to replace the stock bulbs on my curvy K1 with something bright (how about actually being able to see in the dark, that'd be nice), and I've delved into my owners manual, and for the SV650S it's telling me the following:

12V 55 + 55/50W
12V 45/45W x 2

I realise that these are the types and voltages of the bulbs I should be installing, but I'm struggling to find any bulbs that fit this criteria. None of the bright ones that halfords stock, for example, would seem to me to be able to fit.

So, would anyone be able to tell me if these bulbs (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_39 4081_langId_-1_categoryId_165582) for example, would work? If not, can anyone suggest me ones that would?

Sorry for being a noob, cheers :rolleyes:

[Holdup]

Those bulbs would work, basicly you are looking for a pair of H4 bulbs, ones that get good recomendations are osarm night breakers (which i have a pair of and i am really happy with them) or philips extreme?? (may need correcting on the name of them)

[Swin]

I replaced my front bulbs with 55w Osrams, for some reason SVs in the UK and Canada both have 2 x 45w - the difference has been amazing, much more visibility on unlit country roads, and a good "spread" of light too

[kellyjo]

OSram nightbreakers here :thumbsup:

[Stu]

OK, so yeah, this is a totally nooby question, forgive me.

I'm looking to replace the stock bulbs on my curvy K1 with something bright (how about actually being able to see in the dark, that'd be nice), and I've delved into my owners manual, and for the SV650S it's telling me the following:

12V 55 + 55/50W
12V 45/45W x 2

I realise that these are the types and voltages of the bulbs I should be installing, but I'm struggling to find any bulbs that fit this criteria. None of the bright ones that halfords stock, for example, would seem to me to be able to fit.

So, would anyone be able to tell me if these bulbs (http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_39 4081_langId_-1_categoryId_165582) for example, would work? If not, can anyone suggest me ones that would?

Sorry for being a noob, cheers :rolleyes:
I would have a lot more confidence in these http://www.consumabulbs.com/files/view_cart.php
for the same price as you found in halfords

There was a bulb seller on here that gave us a discount - thoughtit was a sticky in the for sale section but can't find it now.

[Holdup]

I would have a lot more confidence in these http://www.consumabulbs.com/files/view_cart.php

Empty basket :thumright:

[BBadger]

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=145929&highlight=bulbs

Thats the one on here Stu that gives us a discount.

[Stu]

Empty basket :thumright:
http://www.consumabulbs.com/files/bdet.php?id=671 :smt102

But scratch that. get the H4 Osram Night breakers from above regalautobulbs

[Holdup]

That works

Thats also a good price from regal, i must of paid near enough 20quid when i got my night breakers

[BBadger]

i forget. is the naked an H1 bulb ?

[Holdup]

no the naked is a one H4 bulb (standard headlight any way)

[BBadger]

Thankyou holdup.
I just didnt want to order somthing wrong and make a complete fool of myself.

[carternd]

I use Osram Nightbreaker. They have been replaced by Night Racer, Phillips extreme power are Ride Best buy, Osrams recommended. Blue tinted bulbs are for chavs to spot each other in the dark, and might fail an MOT if they are too obviously blue. Well worth the investment though.

Also, check the wiring, it can affect the current going to the bulb. If it is a bit skank a re-wire for the lights might help.