LED headlights (2010)

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Now that we've talked about hid headlights I'm curious about led headlights. Someone school me.
 
In a lot of ways they seem perfect for a commando- last forever, withstand vibration, and have lower power consumption. The technology is changing so fast that better ones are coming out every 2 or 3 months. Was just wondering if anyone was using them yet, and maybe get a firsthand report on the brightness?

I know the led kit I used on my tail light is way brighter than stock. I believe it can be either + or - ground so there has to be some way to convert a headlight for +.
 
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In a lot of ways they seem perfect for a commando- last forever, withstand vibration, and have lower power consumption. The technology is changing so fast that better ones are coming out every 2 or 3 months. Was just wondering if anyone was using them yet, and maybe get a firsthand report on the brightness?

I know the led kit I used on my tail light is way brighter than stock. I believe it can be either + or - ground so there has to be some way to convert a headlight for +.

the one linked to above is $300, gets mixed reviews, is negative ground only per the manufacturer and AFAIK it would not be practical for a buyer to convert it to positive ground (pretty sure the shell is grounded)....however am hoping that a better, cheaper 7" headlight comes out soon that either has a positive ground version or better yet one that is not polarity sensitive
 
Anybody have any hard data on voltage draw difference in LED vs standard bulbs? Just bought headlight LED and tail light LED from Classic British Spares in California (taillight $17.95 and headlight $34.95 free shipping in US). Plug in bulbs and play, nothing else needed. Headlight LED"s were sold out again in one day. Bought + positive ground units.
 
That headlamp bulb from CBS in California might not be as bright as you want?
Typical lumen ratings for LED headlamps are in the 4000-6500 range. The CBS part looks like 970 high and 510 low.
Convenient, though, if you still have the old plug.
 
I've got an H4 LumiLed bulb in my Bonneville headlamp. Works a treat. White and bright enough even in full sun making me more noticeable in traffic. Has a flexible copper thread heat sink ribbon for easy fit in small lamp buckets. Should be possible to hook up on a +ve ground bike...does not have a casing ground. Amazon has a two lamp kit for $55
https://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Co...0S486?th=1&psc=1#immersive-view_1522739667045
LED headlights (2010)
 
Cyclops 3800 Lumen in my Commando, very low draw ,bright at night and during the day.
No brainer.
 
Aw Crap, so much of life getting in the way the brightest lamp I could find to fit a full frame mount fairing was still a halogen filament, now see its old fastioned compared to the lighter more brilliant less draw LED ufo lights. Still mine lights up pasture evenly to fence 250+ yds out like my cars/truck and got two 55 watt halagen driving lights tucked in fairing, so may not give up much to LED head lights but for sure signals and tail and back lighting and instruments and flash lights are LEDs. Personally I don't like the LEDs for driving definition ease on eyes as much so many never upgrade Peel.
Alas its not Norton so can't use on Trixie either.
 
I've been stalling around with the LED headlamp idea because the the "color" of these latest offerings makes me nervous and keeps going up, 6500 now 8500, they are far too white, look too "new". Good for a new Mercedes or earthship Lambo, maybe.
But I just saw these last night, adjustable for RH or LH dip, 2300 lumen (about twice halogen), 3000k, polarity not an issue, pull about 1/3 the current of halogen, might just write them and see if they will sell just one instead of the pair.
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/co...-beam-conversion-9-32v-excellent-beam-pattern
 
More light from less current-how could anything be better? Next to the SS clone's LED, the incandescent Lucas bulb in the Titanic looks like an old flashlight.
 
I've been stalling around with the LED headlamp idea because the the "color" of these latest offerings makes me nervous and keeps going up, 6500 now 8500, they are far too white, look too "new". Good for a new Mercedes or earthship Lambo, maybe.
But I just saw these last night, adjustable for RH or LH dip, 2300 lumen (about twice halogen), 3000k, polarity not an issue, pull about 1/3 the current of halogen, might just write them and see if they will sell just one instead of the pair.
https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/co...-beam-conversion-9-32v-excellent-beam-pattern

A couple of years ago, after seeing the same product on ebay for less than half the price charged by one of the 'classic' Led bulb replacement suppliers, i took the plunge and bought a box of two of them for less than the cost of one from the 'classic' suppliers. A friend of mine with a 68 bonnie was so impressed with the performance he bought the other one prompting me to buy another pair, again at a fraction of the cost charged by the 'classic' resellers of the same stuff.
£70 for the above is taking the p**s (they must work on the principle of doubling the cost and adding a bit!)
Both pairs of bulbs i bought worked on both positive and negative earth, the driver box in the short lead to the bulb itself must have a diode bride making it polarity insensitive.
 
Dobba: Can you point me to the eBay item?
Or maybe you wanna sell one of your extras?
 
The CYCLOPS 3800 Lumen I have in my bike is great, had to do a late night ride of some hours due to detours and club president crash traffic delay on the way to the NZ NOC rally recently, found the LED is less tiring on the eyes, love it
Regards Mike
 
The CYCLOPS 3800 Lumen I have in my bike is great, had to do a late night ride of some hours due to detours and club president crash traffic delay on the way to the NZ NOC rally recently, found the LED is less tiring on the eyes, love it
Regards Mike

I’m interested in the cyclops 3800 globe and was wondering if you had any problems fitting it ?
Do the cooling strips fit in the headlight bucket okay ?
Thanks, Rhys.
 
Rhys, the CYCLOPS 3800 is an easy fit , you will need a H4 fitting on your wiring and a lens to accommodate the CYCLOPS globe.
there is a module between the globe and the H4 plug, this will sort your polarity for you if you still have positive ground (earth) like I still have. Just plug and go!
It doesnt have cooling ribbons, it has a cooling fan built in and is only just audible when the engine is not running.

https://adventurebikeaustralia.com.au.

This where I got mine from as they are not available in New Zealand


Regards Mike
 
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Rhys, the CYCLOPS 3800 is an easy fit , you will need a H4 fitting on your wiring and a lens to accommodate the CYCLOPS globe.
there is a module between the globe and the H4 plug, this will sort your polarity for you if you still have positive ground (earth) like I still have. Just plug and go!
It doesnt have cooling ribbons, it has a cooling fan built in and is only just audible when the engine is not running.

https://adventurebikeaustralia.com.au

This where I got mine from as they are not available in New Zealand


Regards Mike
Thanks
 
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