Changing the headlight on an SV650n

Why?

They'd melt the plastics!

There's only really the Simpson Detour Predator fairing that I'm keen on right now, but that's about 200 of your English pounds so not cheap. The projectors that Simpson detour make are good though.

Other than that, what about a pair of Bates headlights? You get better light spread than the small dominator lights.

[northwind]

HIDs generally release less heat But, a lot of those streetfighter headlights don't use normal automotive bulbs

Yep streetfighter headlights use bulbs like scooter bulbs or old design that Honda used to use. Maximum wattage I think is about 35W, and they're not overly bright (I had one fitted and was ok in the summer, not quite as ok when it got darker).

[northwind]

Some of the Acerbis ones use the same lamps as you find in Ikea lights

my sv has got twin dominator streetfighter style headlights on it fitted with 55watt bulbs and as big ape says the light output is pants due to the size of the reflectors, one of the best ive seen on a naked bike is a gsxr headlight unit looked ace il try and find a picture to show you im thinking about one of these for mine.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by zunkus

Why?

They'd melt the plastics!

HIDs run cooler than halogens but produce more light.

The H4 hi/lo ones won't be good in a streetfighery light, however, one of the lights which has split hi/lo bulbs would be perfect, as you don't need the big space at the back for the dip/high solenoid bit.

I'd advise using HID dip, halogen high though with a relay to keep the dip on at the same time as the high. HID is noticeably brighter after a minute or so, so not good for high beam when its on and off all the time.

P.s. The HID capsule in mine takes up little room, its the big reflector at the front, and the big solenoid at the back which is the problem, it #just# fits into the pointy naked headlamp shell, I had to make a small cutout for the wire in the shell.

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Originally Posted by SVrach

Whats your opinions on this?...

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I wouldn't, as it's low wattage bulbs, and as I've got one which didn't suit the purpose for me commuting on my bike. Would probably suit summer riding and daytime riding tho.

It's made of plastic. This equates to low wattage bulbs. Otherwise it'll melt. Looks cool though.