Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. - SV650.org

24-02-10, 05:41 PM

As some of you know i run a strange chines pointy headlight thing.

Now what i would like to know if anyone could help me with a few problems:

What sort of temperature difference is there between a 35w h1 and a 55w h1 bulb? as the 55 melted the rubber boot.

also i need a replacement rubber boot but one that can take the temp of the bulb alot better.
Can i get one made or should i hunt for something that will bodge?

One last thing is that i would say the diameter of the fitting is no bigger than a 10p coin so finding something to fit is an issue.

thanks brock.

25-02-10, 01:13 PM

no one?

25-02-10, 01:25 PM

No idea what ...... a strange chines pointy headlight thing ......... is !!

ophic · 25-02-10, 01:44 PM

I'd be worried about what else might melt.

25-02-10, 07:42 PM

Been running h1 55w and nout melted apart from one corner of the rubber which deteriorated rather quick....but i think that was due to the cheerful chines side of things being built to a price.

but mainly any ideas on rubber boots or maybe silicone type thing as it can withstand more.

24-02-10, 05:41 PM	#1
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. As some of you know i run a strange chines pointy headlight thing. Now what i would like to know if anyone could help me with a few problems: What sort of temperature difference is there between a 35w h1 and a 55w h1 bulb? as the 55 melted the rubber boot. also i need a replacement rubber boot but one that can take the temp of the bulb alot better. Can i get one made or should i hunt for something that will bodge? One last thing is that i would say the diameter of the fitting is no bigger than a 10p coin so finding something to fit is an issue. thanks brock.

25-02-10, 01:13 PM	#2
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. no one?

25-02-10, 01:25 PM	#3
LK-SV Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. No idea what ...... a strange chines pointy headlight thing ......... is !!

25-02-10, 01:44 PM	#4
ophic Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whyteleafe Posts: 3,395	Re: Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. I'd be worried about what else might melt. __________________ Silver SV650SK3, Fuel exhaust

25-02-10, 07:42 PM	#5
BBadger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Headlight rubber boot and bulbs. Been running h1 55w and nout melted apart from one corner of the rubber which deteriorated rather quick....but i think that was due to the cheerful chines side of things being built to a price. but mainly any ideas on rubber boots or maybe silicone type thing as it can withstand more.

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