LED headlight bulb ideas
#1
LED headlight bulb ideas
Hey guys I have been absent for a minute but still riding the VTR daily & still have my beloved single sided swingarm B bike.
Can someone tell me of a good buy not expensive LED bulb? I tried one of the halo type ones but it only puts out light on the top half of it.
Anyway lay it on me. Links if possible. Thanks.
Can someone tell me of a good buy not expensive LED bulb? I tried one of the halo type ones but it only puts out light on the top half of it.
Anyway lay it on me. Links if possible. Thanks.
#3
I've got the Cyclops Ultra. It meets one of your criteria. It's good.
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.c...ulb_p_192.html
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.c...ulb_p_192.html
#4
#5
Is run off the same as cut off? Meaning looking more like a spot and less like a flood? I would say their pictures are pretty accurate. I'm actually surprised no one has brighted me. Friends have told me my high beam is really bright in their mirrors even in daylight. I'll try to go out tonight and get some pics.
#6
Actually, I would have to say reality is better than their pictures. The amount of light is a bit exaggerated due to the camera exposure, but this gives you a good idea of the light pattern and coverage. And the amount of light probably isn't exaggerated as much as you think it is.
In each pair of pics, low beam is first, then high beam. The section of road is level and quite dark. The light from the farm on the right really isn't providing any illumination on the road.
Straight ahead.
Right shoulder.
Left shoulder.
Can't put a price on safety, Joe.
In each pair of pics, low beam is first, then high beam. The section of road is level and quite dark. The light from the farm on the right really isn't providing any illumination on the road.
Straight ahead.
Right shoulder.
Left shoulder.
Can't put a price on safety, Joe.
#7
I have the same bulb and it is better than they claim. I've tried 6 different LEDs and this one is best IMHO. The TRS HID Bi zenon was better but to heavy for the OEM headlight shell. It destroyed the adjustment mounts in about 2k miles.
#10
Like their website says, it has a removable base plate and, as I recall, that made it easier to install with the headlight in place. I don't have nightmares about installing it, so it must not have been too difficult. I think I may have done it when I had the guage cluster out to install LEDs.
Last edited by VTR1000F; 08-10-2021 at 12:25 PM.
#12
Another option would be a HID lens projector kit (lens + bulb + ballast). Have had great results in the past (didn't bother for the VTR). Only downside is that you have to take the headlight apart to fit the lens.
#14
I've got the Cyclops Ultra. It meets one of your criteria. It's good.
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.c...ulb_p_192.html
https://www.cyclopsadventuresports.c...ulb_p_192.html
This will be going into the bike and have a nice safety factor for the day and good visibility at night.
Looks like a great product. Thanks. 👍🙏🏽
#16
So the LEDs I've tried have that super sharp cut off on the top. One actually only emitted light from the top of the bulb which reflects down. Gonna look at the cyclops. How long have you had it in? Would hope it would last but many dont.
Also do the bulb emitters aim up and down or on the sides? It doesnt seem to emit as much light aiming to the sides of the reflector on the VTR.
Also do the bulb emitters aim up and down or on the sides? It doesnt seem to emit as much light aiming to the sides of the reflector on the VTR.
Last edited by smokinjoe73; 08-15-2021 at 05:09 AM.
#17
So the LEDs I've tried have that super sharp cut off on the top. One actually only emitted light from the top of the bulb which reflects down. Gonna look at the cyclops. How long have you had it in? Would hope it would last but many dont.
Also do the bulb emitters aim up and down or on the sides? It doesnt seem to emit as much light aiming to the sides of the reflector on the VTR.
Also do the bulb emitters aim up and down or on the sides? It doesnt seem to emit as much light aiming to the sides of the reflector on the VTR.
I used to be a Cree dealer selling led technology for industrial applications and home and they're pretty much the best made.
I really don't thing you'll have to worry about it burning out unless you're having serious issues with the electrical system of the bike and even than the Cree power supplies have circuits which would prevent over voltage and under voltage from causing premature death of the led.
Really great product and one of the reasons why I'm getting one got my 'Hawk.
Good luck. 👍
#18
The images above are a bit distorted respecting brightness due to the camera exposure, etc. as mentioned above. Not terribly, but a bit. I would say it's more distorted on the roadway as I imagine that surface is more reflective than the grass, etc. on the shoulders and in the ditches. I would say the camera (phone) exposed for the roadway making the sides look darker than reality, but if you zoom in, you can see the sides are still well and evenly illuminated.
The emitters are on the sides of the installed bulb. Pictures below where I was also able to capture the octopus finger monster loose in my garage.
I've been running the bulb since last September and a bit more than 2,000 miles, so, not that long.
The emitters are on the sides of the installed bulb. Pictures below where I was also able to capture the octopus finger monster loose in my garage.
I've been running the bulb since last September and a bit more than 2,000 miles, so, not that long.
#20
So my other concern is that with most LED bulbs I feel like my bike is invisible to cars since it aims so low even on high beam. Can someone look from the front to see if it appears very dim compared to stock?
I got LEDs for my 2 4 wheel vehicles and had none of these issues, maybe its the reflector shape of the VTR?
I got LEDs for my 2 4 wheel vehicles and had none of these issues, maybe its the reflector shape of the VTR?
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