Here is the completed headlight with my stock speedo from...
http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/euroheadlightbucket.html
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Best Headlight Anyone?
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Here is the completed headlight with my stock speedo from...
http://www.benjiescaferacer.com/euroheadlightbucket.html
Capt_Zoom
Raider Rider/xs newbie
After adding a HID conversion kit to my Raider I'm not going back to Halogen. I'll be picking up a HID conversion kit with mini ballast and sticking the whole works inside the headlight for my xs.
If you don't go HID I know a lot of guys who are happy with the silverlight bulb replacements.
If you don't go HID I know a lot of guys who are happy with the silverlight bulb replacements.
Purplezinger
XS650 Addict
What headlight bucket is that?
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Grumpy
Grumpy
Did you need to fit a relay with the new H4 60/55 Halogen Globe?
XS650_Bobber
Working in my project
You dont need it, but, you can use it if you want protect your handle switch from a possible over heating
TwoJugs
Excess XS
Bad link?
XS650_Bobber
Working in my project
Yes... Bad link... Sheesh...
larksnostril
Charlie
I've got the Mikes Halogen conversion kit that includes the "parking lite" but there are no instructions. The new halogen bulb fits into the 3 prong socekt already in the bike (81xs650 special). Any suggestiuons about wiring the parking lite would be appreciated.
Charlie
Here's ad from Mikes
7" Halogen Lamp Kit Photo
7" Halogen Lamp with 60/55 watt H4 P43T Halogen Bulb and parking light. E-Mark certified for RH drive European Market use (can also be used in north America). Replaces stock sealed beam. Fits into stock retainer of 1974-84 XS/TX650 Headlamp. Note: XS1/XS1b/XS2/TX650 (1970-73) models must use #10-1156 "W" Clip Set and clip the lamp unit to the headlamp rim.
OEM Reference #
- 2F3-84321-A0-00
Part #09-0072
Charlie
Here's ad from Mikes
7" Halogen Lamp Kit Photo
7" Halogen Lamp with 60/55 watt H4 P43T Halogen Bulb and parking light. E-Mark certified for RH drive European Market use (can also be used in north America). Replaces stock sealed beam. Fits into stock retainer of 1974-84 XS/TX650 Headlamp. Note: XS1/XS1b/XS2/TX650 (1970-73) models must use #10-1156 "W" Clip Set and clip the lamp unit to the headlamp rim.
OEM Reference #
- 2F3-84321-A0-00
Part #09-0072
On the wires to the Parking Lamp. Hook one to ground, the other to the tai light blue wire. This way with the key switch on the tail light and Parking Lamp are lit.
Leo
Leo
larksnostril
Charlie
XsLeo,
Thanks this website is an amazing info source...
Charlie
Thanks this website is an amazing info source...
Charlie
New link for headlight/speedo bucket...
http://benjiescaferacer.com/headlight-bucket.php
You can also just Google "benjiscaferacer" and get there as well.
http://benjiescaferacer.com/headlight-bucket.php
You can also just Google "benjiscaferacer" and get there as well.
larksnostril
Charlie
Once a gain much grass,
and Happy New year y'all
and Happy New year y'all
I'm currently running Mike's H4 Conversion kit. 10,000 miles and no problems and only 1 minor issue. If you're running a stock alternator you will never get everything out of it that it is designed to do.
My next headlamp: http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...S/12vLEDHeadlamp.html&storeId=10001&langId=-1
My next headlamp: http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wc...S/12vLEDHeadlamp.html&storeId=10001&langId=-1
http://www.amazon.com/Truck-Lite-27250C-Round-Headlamp-Inches/dp/B002IFRROM
Truck-Lite 27250C Round LED Headlamp 7 Inches
$263.32 for one light. Price has been falling rather rapidly however. Less than six months ago this light was $800
I want to get one soon as well though! Full DOT certified
XS650_Bobber
Working in my project
Some friends and I discuss about this replacement some time ago and with some help of guys how had try we realize that is not that bright compare with a H4 bulb or a HID.
I don't know for sure, haven't seen them. All I do know is the military has bought them since 07 (according to the sellers), and new cadillacs? audis? BMWs? are coming with full led headlights, so it must be do-able...
XS650_Bobber
Working in my project
I know a little bit of LEDs, a wide range of types, models and brands of LEDs and if these lamps are made from 2007 I can assure you that the LEDs have changed, improved a lot since then. I'm just saying what my experience tells me I do not think the LEDs still be in position to give the same or similar light of a halogen give, it requires a lot of power and other things like temperature dissipation for this may be arranged.
Take a look here:
http://www.digikey.com/us/en/techzo...cles/led-drivers-automotive-applications.html
I do know you need to make sure you get the 12 volt version as the Military uses mostly 24 volt headlamps. The 24s will work but will be dim. These bulbs would have to be at least as bright as standard bulbs or the DOT wouldn't allow them. Brighter than HID or halogen? I doubt it but at least they last longer and reduce the load on an already taxed stock charging system.
