headlight upgrade

[ellis4pa]

Has anyone upgraded there headlight bulb to the halogen equivalent? I found a set of 12v 35w/35w halogens that put out 35% more light and was wondering if I should be worried about the heat output. Is there a easy to add some ventilation to the housing if heat would be an issue? I do a lot of riding at night because of my job so I want the most light I can get.

[ellis4pa]

Oh, I also noticed that the headlights seem to point at the ground about 10-15 feet in front, shouldn't they be pointed a little higher?

[cheapeto]

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_0310_headlight_aiming/

[ellis4pa]

Thanks again, after reading this my lights are way off.

[ellis4pa]

I adjusted my lights aissues nt ahead and put the halogens in. I left them on for about 45 min to an hour just idling. no sign of any heat issues, and much more light.

[Gimpdog]

Glad they're working good for you...

[ellis4pa]

There's a pretty bad typo up there and I'm not sure what I was trying to say. I used the white halogen bulbs and boy did it ever make a difference. Like I said before, I let it sit at idle because I figured that would be where the most amount of heat would build up. A rain storm just started, but the first chance I get to take it out at night I'll let you guys know.

[cheapeto]

More light is always good.

[trailheadmike]

I upgraded to eico 12v/45 incandescent bulbs for more light, and then added two 10watt LED spots. here's a vid I made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5ZYoh8uIyg

[cheapeto]

Thanks for the demo vid.

[bhinch]

I installed 35w HID's...H4...9003....5000k....Hi/Lo with relays....almost 4 yrs ago and I love them.

[rcq78]

I have 2 of the 54b's just like yours bhinch & I use 50/50watt bulbs & have used them for over 4 years & have only had to change 2 out of the 4 bulbs in that time...They are so bright that I sometimes have others flick there lights for me to dim mine...I have have no problem with the plastic melting...Here is the link...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Head-Light-Bulb-50cc-250cc-Scooters-Moped-ATVs-Quad-Go-Kart-Buggy-/180966136857?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item2a226c1c19