550 Headlight

When all the smoke has escaped from inside the wires...
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TerryG
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550 Headlight

Post by TerryG »

Is it just mine or are the headlights on these just shit? :roll:
Swampy
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Re: 550 Headlight

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TerryG wrote:Is it just mine or are the headlights on these just shit? :roll:
I think that you're right, well what I remember anyway, I never really went out in the dark :shock:
Swamps :)
hugojose
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...they were considered very good 30 years ago, the period these bikes were made, and very reliable even for today's standard, but of course, compared with HID or LEDs of today they look....well, pale.

………………...I have moved to LEDs, but not because ever failed, but because LEDs consumes so little current.
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Stu
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Have you replaced the entire headlight unit, or just changed the "bulb"?

Pics and links?
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Ivor
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LED's are undoubtedly a lot brighter, especially if you do a lot of night time commuting, but they don't always look right on an 'older' bike .
1995 ZR1100A2
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