sv 650 lights - SV650.org

13-02-06, 11:55 PM

sv 650s 2000

i want to upgrade my headlight bulbs to brighter ones

what bules does it take and how do i get to them?

thanks
dene

northwind · 13-02-06, 11:58 PM

Assuming it's a UK spec, it takes H4s. I use Osram Silverstar 60/55W bulbs which I got off Ebay for a fair price, they're pretty good. Not the best, but then, they're a fair bit cheaper than the best

rictus01 · 14-02-06, 12:07 AM

Although the lights on the curvy SV can be upgraded (changing the bulbs) the main limiting factor is the shape of the reflector and you can't do much about that.

Being diabetic, I have frequent eye tests and after 2 and a bit years on the SV (curvy with upgraded bulbs) was resigned to the fact the my night vision was getting worse (do regular runs in the dark, no street lighting.), although none of the tests suggested this.

swap back to a speedtriple again, and suddenly it's no longer a problem.

Cheers Mark.

14-02-06, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Assuming it's a UK spec, it takes H4s. I use Osram Silverstar 60/55W bulbs which I got off Ebay for a fair price, they're pretty good. Not the best, but then, they're a fair bit cheaper than the best

only h4's

so doesnt it have sep bulbs for dip and high beams?

waz thinking of upgradeing to 60wat bulbs all round...

and a 6 bulb led side light

northwind · 14-02-06, 12:28 AM

H4 are dual filament- dip and main.

Rictus is right, funny-shaped headlights are naturally less efficient than round ones, and the SV's aren't especially good even for the breed. Not bad, just... Not good.

Hmm. I'm type one diabetic too, if my next retinopathy shows degradation, should I be able to get a Speed Triple on the NHS?

rictus01 · 14-02-06, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Hmm. I'm type one diabetic too, if my next retinopathy shows degradation, should I be able to get a Speed Triple on the NHS?

be lucky to get a candle m8.

Cheers Mark.

14-02-06, 04:35 AM

Have Philips Blue Vision in mines and it makes a helluva difference compared to the stock bulbs

13-02-06, 11:55 PM	#1
BIKER-DENE Guest Posts: n/a	sv 650 lights sv 650s 2000 i want to upgrade my headlight bulbs to brighter ones what bules does it take and how do i get to them? thanks dene

13-02-06, 11:58 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Assuming it's a UK spec, it takes H4s. I use Osram Silverstar 60/55W bulbs which I got off Ebay for a fair price, they're pretty good. Not the best, but then, they're a fair bit cheaper than the best __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-02-06, 12:07 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Although the lights on the curvy SV can be upgraded (changing the bulbs) the main limiting factor is the shape of the reflector and you can't do much about that. Being diabetic, I have frequent eye tests and after 2 and a bit years on the SV (curvy with upgraded bulbs) was resigned to the fact the my night vision was getting worse (do regular runs in the dark, no street lighting.), although none of the tests suggested this. swap back to a speedtriple again, and suddenly it's no longer a problem. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

14-02-06, 12:28 AM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	H4 are dual filament- dip and main. Rictus is right, funny-shaped headlights are naturally less efficient than round ones, and the SV's aren't especially good even for the breed. Not bad, just... Not good. Hmm. I'm type one diabetic too, if my next retinopathy shows degradation, should I be able to get a Speed Triple on the NHS? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MOT & Lights	Demonz	Bikes - Talk & Issues	21	23-09-08 11:49 AM
lights	graphikill	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	22	03-05-07 01:38 PM
lights!!!! no lights :(	sv650nutter149	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	1	07-03-07 05:02 PM
Rev Lights	Hogzi	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	27-03-06 09:47 PM
Lights?	Bikerz	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	12	16-05-05 06:21 PM

14-02-06, 04:35 AM	#7
scooby2102 Guest Posts: n/a	Have Philips Blue Vision in mines and it makes a helluva difference compared to the stock bulbs