Headlight Bulbs

Hello all, merry Christmas etc.

Headlights....I am looking to upgrade my standard headlights (the bulbs) on my bug eyed 2002 Speed Triple 955i.

I have read that anything too fancy can create more issues than it solves, so any help or suggestions or advice etc for upgrades?

I'm only talking about improving the range of the beam, the brightness of the beam, and maybe a whiter light than the standard.

I was thinking these. https://www.halfords.com/motorcycli...150-percent-headlight-bulb-472-h4-560125.html

But will consider LEDs based on your advice.

What about things like spread? Angle etc?

Thank you!

 

Alas replacing halogens for HID/Halogens is an MOT fail. Plus, I think the issue over heat and space for the block may also be issues.

I was mainly considering LED but wary of spread issues with my reflectors?

Anyone know what those issues are?

Angle I can likely adjust, but spread...?

 

Thank you Red Thunder...so these will fit/are supposed to fit in my existing chrome light housings?

 

I'm going to go measure right now!!

Thank you

 

should be here in the morning! Thanks Mr Thunder!

 

should be here in the morning! Thanks Mr Thunder!

 

Thanks Red Thunder, I am anticipating a bit of light adjustment, and looking forward to it rather than phased by it. Likewise the disposal or connecting of the necessary wires - I went with the halo option.

I'll report back!

Cheers!

 

What a shmuck!

Single headlights don't come in pairs. They come in singles. So, erm...I need to order a second one.

Plugged the first one in though and is brilliant!

Simply plug and play.

And, as a general guide for others... If I can do it...

I have full beam.
I have dipped beam.
Need to work out what to do to have "side lights". I'm guessing
I need to fiddle with some wires somewhere.

When "on the seat" facing forwards it was the right hand light I replaced. Does that even have 'side light'?

 

Ok...i am learning the brave new world of motorcycle electrics....

I spent the extra money on the pretty looking 'halo' varient lights. But, thinking about it, I don't ride on side lights, I always have dipped beam as a minimum.

So...I may return them for the standard/non halo units.

BUT, if I were to connect up the halo - to the sidelights, can you, er...shed any light rolleyes on what I need to connect in to on the loom?

Is it the sidelights red/green shown here? I assume (have followed) the black to ground?

Thank you!

 

Thanks! Went with the wosamic units. Really swift delivery. Really easy to fit. Really chuffed!