Retro-fit led headlight bulb

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Oct 27, 2017 | 07:28 PM

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bklynbob

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Originally Posted by btsom

All of you with the drop in LEDs, what shape is the beam now? The halogen bulb projects a horizontal stripe of light with a decent top cut-off to keep from blinding on-coming drivers. The drop-in LED I tried made a soft edged circular spot. To get good light at a distance, almost half the spot needed to be above the horizon, putting very bright light in the eyes of those coming the other way. Lowering the aim to keep from dazzling the other drivers made a brilliant spot near the bike and almost no usable light at a distance. Because the beam from the LED did not duplicate the shape of the halogen bulb beam, the LED was useless.

The headlight is designed for a halogen bulb. Anything else doesn't work. Get a panasonic relay,12 ga. Wire and a european 65/75 H4 ( or whatever type type fits) and you'll have a bright light. The downside is shorter lifespan.