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Post by toxictom on Sept 9, 2013 12:09:42 GMT -5
Can I upgrade from 18w headlight bulbs to 35w without problems?
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Post by spandi on Sept 9, 2013 12:27:19 GMT -5
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Post by skuttadawg on Sept 9, 2013 22:48:56 GMT -5
How many poles does your stator have ? With a higher wattage bulb it may not be able to charge up the battery as good . Many opt to to replace the stator with one that has more poles which also would need the voltage regulator matched up too .
Wow only 18w must be dim . I have a single and another scooter with dual headlights and both use 35w bulbs and I can see pretty good . I had another scooter is was just above a candle and no good for night rides in the country .
My scooter with dual headlights is powered by the stator like most are , so the dim at idle and brighten up as the RPMs increase . The tail light bulb went out and it uses an 1157 bulb like many cars also use , but I used an 1157 LED instead . It screws in just like a bulb with no mods needed . The tail light bulb is around 5watts and the brake can be 25 watts . It did seem to make it just a hair brighter . You could go a step further by replacing the running and dash bulbs with LEDs .
If changing out the stator is beyond your abilities then you may opt for a battery that has more AMPs ore install a secondary battery under the seat to power additional driving lights but will need a trickle charger to plug it up to at night to charge up the battery .
I would give the 25w bulb in the link above a try and see if it helps as it may some .
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Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 9, 2013 23:20:45 GMT -5
I replaced my factory bulbs (supposed to be 18W, but actually were 25W) with 35W identical bulbs. I've had no problems in 3 years of riding, but they are only marginally better than the originals. I believe I'd go for good LED replacements. At least on my Xingyue, the 35W bulbs STILL are very poor as to lighting the road.
Leo in Texas
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Post by scooterelements on Sept 10, 2013 10:03:54 GMT -5
my scooter has 18W bulbs and i upgraded to 35W and it kills my battery. i have a 6 pole stator so thats why. With my 11 pole stator i have 55W in a projector headlamp and works great.
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Post by Kwagga on Sept 10, 2013 16:05:25 GMT -5
[replyingto=scooterelements]Scooter%20Elements[/replyingto]And the worst thing is that it is probably a 18w Chinese globe, which is probably the equivalent of a 9w.  From what I understand is that some of the LED's are not meant to function effectively for a headlight. |
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Post by ltdhpp on Sept 10, 2013 16:45:15 GMT -5
My Honda Reflex uses two 55watt H7 bulbs (the kind they use in cars), and it charges at 13.5 volts at idle with the high beam on and the brakes applied. They light up the road just like a newer car.
My China scoots were fun and cheap, but I'm never going back if I can help it.
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