Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W, is it possible?
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RE: Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W, is it possible?
I'll add this ....place those high wattage lamps in stock wiring and you will have a cheap flame job on your HD....for a minute.
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From: WI/ The State of Harley
RE: Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W, is it possible?
ORIGINAL: iclick
I would be more worried about the draw on the wiring, which translates into heat, than heat inside the headlight unit. At 135w you'll be running over 10-11 amps, and that might tax the 15a fuse since it is running other items. I've run an 85/100w H4 on all my bikes for the past 12 years and have never had a problem. You can buy these from Kuryakyn for about $9, but they are theoretically illegal since they exceed DOT specs. It isn't likely anyone will bother you, though, unless you run around at night with your high-beams on continuously.
ORIGINAL: Lawdawg
So I have seen these lights that say Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W . How is it possible or is it just a ploy? Would it make the globe hotter? Any problems that you can think of?
So I have seen these lights that say Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W . How is it possible or is it just a ploy? Would it make the globe hotter? Any problems that you can think of?
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RE: Wattage 60W/55W = 135W/125W, is it possible?
I put the Sliver Stars in awhile ago in both the head lamp and the passing lamp. Sitting behind traffic it looka as if my passing lamps are brighter than the head lamp. Plus at night the light from the headlight does not look as bright as it was... may I have it in upside down 
. My point is , I want the best for seeing and being seen.
I now understand better though how they can say 65 watt = 100 watts.
Thanks
. My point is , I want the best for seeing and being seen.I now understand better though how they can say 65 watt = 100 watts.
Thanks
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