Better headlight bulbs for k5? - SV650.org

28-12-11, 04:17 PM

good afternoon

i need to get better headlight bulbs for my K5s as mine are shocking..
what would be the best bulb to put in.

i cant afford a HD so thats out of the question.

thanks
Charli

28-12-11, 04:41 PM

You want to put in Ring's new bulbs, they're called "Xenon Ultima" +120.

I just fitted a set to my van and the difference from normal Halogen was brilliant, getting another set to go in the SV now.

MJC-DEV · 28-12-11, 04:41 PM

I use the Halfords Super Brilliance type to good effect, something like +50% so I'm hoping they will be a little more robust the the +90/+100% types. 18 months so far and looking good. Very bright and white for reasonable cost.

maviczap · 28-12-11, 04:43 PM

Osram Nightbreakers get the Ride magazine recommend rating I think

31-12-11, 04:20 PM

anyone tried the more blueish lights? quite like them but not sure if they'd look rubbish

MJC-DEV · 31-12-11, 05:32 PM

They look rubbish on cars, Kevin trying way too hard!

31-12-11, 07:26 PM

Osram NightRacers work well for me

01-01-12, 05:36 PM

Phillips Xtreme Vision +100's are what I use on the Daytona, brilliant bulbs.

On the SV I used Osram +50's and upgraded the wiring, gained about 2 volts at the bulb which almost doubled the light output. Edit.. (+80%)

This is worth a read

05-01-12, 10:42 PM

Interesting reading on the Triumph site, think i'll have a measure on mine to see what the voltage drop is,

MJC-DEV · 06-01-12, 07:56 AM

I thought the same so have just ordered the Eastern Beaver Dual H4 loom. I could have made it myself but the quality looks superb plus I needed other bits as well so an Xmas treat for my SK6.

28-12-11, 04:17 PM	#1
hooters Guest Posts: n/a	Better headlight bulbs for k5? good afternoon i need to get better headlight bulbs for my K5s as mine are shocking.. what would be the best bulb to put in. i cant afford a HD so thats out of the question. thanks Charli

28-12-11, 04:41 PM	#2
britaxcooper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: headlight bulbs for k5 You want to put in Ring's new bulbs, they're called "Xenon Ultima" +120. I just fitted a set to my van and the difference from normal Halogen was brilliant, getting another set to go in the SV now.

28-12-11, 04:41 PM	#3
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: headlight bulbs for k5 I use the Halfords Super Brilliance type to good effect, something like +50% so I'm hoping they will be a little more robust the the +90/+100% types. 18 months so far and looking good. Very bright and white for reasonable cost.

28-12-11, 04:43 PM	#4
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: headlight bulbs for k5 Osram Nightbreakers get the Ride magazine recommend rating I think __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

31-12-11, 04:20 PM	#5
quik_d Guest Posts: n/a	Re: headlight bulbs for k5 anyone tried the more blueish lights? quite like them but not sure if they'd look rubbish

31-12-11, 05:32 PM	#6
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: headlight bulbs for k5 They look rubbish on cars, Kevin trying way too hard!

31-12-11, 07:26 PM	#7
alfa.rbt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Better headlight bulbs for k5? Osram NightRacers work well for me

01-01-12, 05:36 PM	#8
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Better headlight bulbs for k5? Phillips Xtreme Vision +100's are what I use on the Daytona, brilliant bulbs. On the SV I used Osram +50's and upgraded the wiring, gained about 2 volts at the bulb which almost doubled the light output. Edit.. (+80%) This is worth a read Last edited by Stonesie; 01-01-12 at 06:21 PM.

05-01-12, 10:42 PM	#9
Urbanfireblade Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Better headlight bulbs for k5? Interesting reading on the Triumph site, think i'll have a measure on mine to see what the voltage drop is,

06-01-12, 07:56 AM	#10
MJC-DEV Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Falmouth Posts: 621	Re: Better headlight bulbs for k5? I thought the same so have just ordered the Eastern Beaver Dual H4 loom. I could have made it myself but the quality looks superb plus I needed other bits as well so an Xmas treat for my SK6.

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