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Post by oldchopperguy on Jul 30, 2013 1:02:52 GMT -5
i look forward to that post. you will probably have yours installed before i get around to it. i'm still not certain if i am going with AC and now i have a new problem, my light switch is sticking. a co-worker walked up to me just as i was arriving to work yesterday. showed him my new tach and he started playing with my headlight switch and it got stuck on low beams (which do not work). i was a little annoyed as i would be driving home in the dark... i did finally get the switch to move before i went inside. so now i don't know if i can hook up my new light to this switch. once i get it apart i will check if it can be repaired. a separate switch for my leds is not a solution since i will need to shut off the stock headlights to conserve power.
anyhow, enough ramblin... [/quote]
You're right about switching off the stock lights to conserve power, and also to keep oncoming traffic from flashing you... If your switch is "wonky" as it sounds, you might just want to install all new switches of better quality from an auto-suppler. You could go with "low-bright" or just separate switches for each light you will be using. THAT would be the easiest way, and eliminate the poor factory switches...
If my factory switch acts up, I'll do just that. I just like the simplicity of using the original low-bright switch so long as it works... LOL... And THAT may not be all that long! Time will tell.
I'm still busy with necessary other work, so it may be a while before I get my lights "up and running"... I'll definitely post with the best pix I can get at night then.
If you have any doubts about your factory switches, just replace them with good automotive toggle switches... Just block off the old switch "hole" and drill new holes in the dash for the toggles.
Ride safe!
Leo in Texas
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Post by ltdhpp on Jul 30, 2013 12:07:06 GMT -5
LED bulb replacements don't work that well because LED's need to be in a lense assembly designed for them. I've yet to see an LED turn/stop bulb replacement that can bee seen from a distance when direct sunlight is shining on it.
I like the idea of LED headlight bulb replacements, but ones Ive seen draw more power than the stock bulbs...
I have some LED flashlights with just a single LED that absolutely light up the night, but again they are in a lense/housing made for that LED. Expecting a cluster of LEDs to fill, reflect and project light out of a housing made for incandescent is asking a lot.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Jul 30, 2013 14:01:38 GMT -5
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I've seen the same thing... the LED's need to be set up as lights, rather than replacing the old bulbs. I have some 3-watt LED flashlights that are better than the pair of 35-watt incandescent bulbs in my Xingyue!
I think the LED is going to be the future of headlights.
Leo in Texas
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 2, 2013 3:15:53 GMT -5
Don't be a dick. It's totally an thing to use an LED light this bright. My brother nearly died because of a motorcycle driver who had to bright oF LED lights. There are literally hundreds of bikes and cars around here running LED and/or other "super-bright" lights. So long as they are aimed PROPERLY, they don't blind anyone. Likewise, vehicles with ordinary incandescent headlights just thrown on after a wreck, NOT properly aimed, will blind oncoming traffic just as badly as improperly aimed "super-brights". Any time you mod a vehicle, you need to be sure you're NOT doing something that will endanger others.Most everyone interested in this thread has mentioned their concern for the greatly enhanced safety these brighter lights provide for the rider, AND their concern about making sure they don't adversely affect the safety of other drivers. You can be sure that before I ride my own scoot at night with the LED, I'll make certain (from behind the wheel of my own car!) that it is not a problem to oncoming traffic. Believe it or not, we riders DO care about others on the road... But we also care about our own safety. I almost got killed a month ago because my weak factory-headlights didn't show a large cement block in my lane in time to safely negotiate around it. Trust me, THAT didn't make my day any more than the inconsiderate biker who blinded your brother. Please remember also that our wives and kids read these posts. We try to use appropriate language with that in mind.Sincerely, Leo in Texas |
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Post by carasdad on Aug 2, 2013 9:35:47 GMT -5
Does anybody make a common type scooter BA20d base LED bulb that has high and low beam?.. Also what is the part number or link to the Radio Shack Bridge Rectifier so the bulb does not have to run off of AC?
Thanks, Glenn
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Post by paulgendek on Aug 2, 2013 10:16:43 GMT -5
I just ordered a pair from eBay UK. I will be posted the results when I get them.
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Post by carasdad on Aug 2, 2013 10:36:32 GMT -5
I just ordered a pair from eBay UK. I will be posted the results when I get them. Headlights with high/low beam? Gotta link please?..Thanks, Glenn |
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Post by paulgendek on Aug 2, 2013 10:44:34 GMT -5
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Post by sailracer on Aug 2, 2013 16:29:13 GMT -5
[replyingto=paulgendek]paulgendek[/replyingto]Could you let us know how well they perform, If they are really an improvement over conventional bulbs ;D
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Post by oldchopperguy on Aug 2, 2013 16:53:24 GMT -5
Could you let us know how well they perform, If they are really an improvement over conventional bulbs ;D I have no idea of what kind of heat they generate inside the plastic reflector assembly, but if they work in cars, they should work in scooters. Since those lights are somewhat expensive, I would still splice in a bridge-rectifier between the hot lead and the hi-lo "dip-switch" to provide 12V DC current to the new LED lights. The LED's being diodes, must "stop and start" the AC current many times per second, allowing current to flow just ONE way, possibly shortening their useful life. Yesterday I did a test hookup for my own 20-watt light. I put a 12V AC to 12V DC rectifier on the hot lead, and checked it with a "multi-meter". Sure enough, it turns the AC into DC current. Mine is a cheapie, only good for 3W output, but that's plenty for ONE only LED headlight up to about 30-watts. The "magneto" as the manual calls it, showed a steady 12.5V AC to the rectifier, and the rectifier turned that into 10.2V DC for the lights. The "less-than-high-end" rectifier lost about 2V in the conversion process, but it is PLENTY of voltage to fully illuminate the new headlight.As soon as I get caught up and can finish the installation, I'll make a post with pix for anyone wanting to convert to DC current to the LED's. From my initial test-lightings, I think these ARE the way to go. Ride safe, ride BRIGHT!Leo in Texas PS: I'll be splicing the rectifier in AFTER the dip-switch on the HIGH beam lead, since I'm keeping the stock AC power to the low-beams for everyday daylight riding. Only the HIGH beam will be running DC to the new LED. It's truly NOT a genuine high-beam, but rather a PROPER low-beam, but with enough range for ALL my driving. |
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Post by scooter150cc on Aug 9, 2013 19:36:42 GMT -5
I use LED bulbs as DRL and as turn light bulbs . DRLs draw 290 mA each. Regular low beam compared to LED DRL. Do you see the difference? I do.  Replacement LED bulbs. It cost me just $34.80 all together with free shipping.  |
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Post by ckizer on Aug 19, 2013 14:05:48 GMT -5
Drop in LED bulb replacements work just fine. You don't need a special light housing. I think they idea of a special light housing makes sense with "maybe" the headlight if you want it to appear focused well. Either way it's probably better than what you head before. Just get brighter than what you think you will need for the turn signals. My friend did it to his motorcycle and they are much brighter than old bulb ones. I wish someone knew what the bulbs in the turn signal and headlights I need for 2012 Taotao 150cc PowerMax VIP, So I could just go on superbrightled and order them  |
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