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17-03-06, 10:39 PM
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higher watt bulbs.
after getting some bigger watt bulbs for the sv (curvy 650s)
maybe 80 or 100 watt coz i find the normal ones to be ****e lol any 1 else done this? will it damage anything? |
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17-03-06, 10:43 PM
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I’d say your biggest risk is that the loom/switches might not take the extra current. Suggest if you go this route you wire directly to battery (using relay on the lighting circuit obviously).
Hopefully someone has done it and can ‘ok’ the loom, but I’d wait for that before burning out yours!! 
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17-03-06, 10:44 PM
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iv not got a clue about wireing mate lol i was hopeing it would just work lol
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17-03-06, 10:58 PM
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You might want to consider getting some bulbs that are the same wattage, but brighter, aren’t them fancy xenon bulbs brighter than standard halogen for the same wattage? |
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17-03-06, 11:11 PM
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headlight bulbs?
just get philips blue vision or similar- tremendous difference.!
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17-03-06, 11:31 PM
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thanks guys
any links? |
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17-03-06, 11:32 PM
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i got min eon line - real fast delivery- and cheaper than the shops..but cant rememebr where??
direct bulbs or sumfin
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17-03-06, 11:51 PM
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Try powerbulbs.com (not sure how to add a link!)
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18-03-06, 09:21 AM
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http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk/ I think others have found slightly cheaper places. Powerbulbs service is excellent though. I use Osram Silverstars, but Phillips VisionPlus are equivalent. If you really want to spend, try PIAA Extreme White like here http://www.nippynormans.com/products.asp?dept=311 These are PIAA high output lamps specifically made for motorcycles/off road ATV etc with higher vibration levels. I haven't tried them, others have said they are impressive, but a bit pricey. If you're doing a lot of night riding they might be worth the investment. Whatever you go for, I suggest stick to 60/55W if yours uses H4 bulbs rather than higher wattage ratings (which aren't road legal anyway  ). Not sure what's in the later (pointy) headlamps.
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18-03-06, 04:14 PM
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higher wattage bulbs do nothing except blind other motorists and **** them off, and put a strain on your wiring and light fixtures from excessive heat.... not something that happens overnite, but after thousands of miles, sockets overheat and crack, wiring gets brittle faster etc.
if you can't see as far as your headlamp goes at nite, slowing down is the best course of action |
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