I hope someone can help me with this one...
When researching headlights for my ZX7R 'fighter I (naturally) spent more time worrying about looks & assumed (I know!) that the details would look after themselves.
So; I have a great looking set of Dominator-style twin lights however, they don't seem to be very bright. While I don't do a lot of riding after dark I would like to see where I am going when I do!
They are the real deal ("e" marked, fitted with H4 60/55 globes) so from all reports they should be fine. I had an auto-elec. do the wiring, so I don't suspect this as an issue.
I need to know if this is normal, & if so what is an easy solution? Bigger/brighter globes is the obvious one however, I have been told that Kawasaki wiring (the bike is running it's original loom) doesn't like to carry too heavy a load without going into meltdown - this is a situation I would much rather avoid.
Also, this project has been a budget build from the outset, so I don't want to (or can't afford to!) throw a heap of dollars at the problem.
Any ideas?
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streetfighter67
offlineMemberPosted 1 year ago # -
Hi there. many bikes have crap wiring, too many connectors and go via the handlebar switches. The end result is a large voltage drop so the bulb or bulbs are not getting their design voltage.
On my bike, the voltage drop meant I was only getting about 800 lumens instead of 1400. 43% less than there should have been. The fix is relatively simple to do at home. Just a couple of relays, some new cables, new bare headlight connectors and a few crimp connectors. Under $40 plus your time and you get much better lighting.Hope this link works. This for an H4 headlight but the principles are the same. Your low beam wire controls one relay and your high beam wire controls the other. Then the "out" from each relay goes to its respective bulb. I will be doing a Tech Tip for RB on this soon, so watch out for full instructions. http://i1000.photobucket.com/albums/af129/Yellowducati/Slide1-1.jpgPosted 1 year ago # -
You need to copy and paste that link into whatever browser you use. NOTE - I have shown the negative going to the frame, as I did the schematic for a dude that wanted that. I prefer to connect it back to battery negative so you don't risk corrosion where dissimilar metals meet. Richard
Posted 1 year ago # -
playswithnitro
offlineModeratorThat's a beauty.
Thank you.
Posted 1 year ago #
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