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Improve lighting z1000a2

#1 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:09 pm

I would like to improve (brighten) my headlamp.
Any suggestions on upgrade kits or better bulbs.

i look forward to your helpful (and sarcastic) :biggrin responses :lol:
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#2 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:10 pm

Try this.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330624503392? ... 1423.l2649
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#3 PostAuthor: mick znone » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:37 pm

dont know you're born, in my day http://youtu.be/VmOLWC9ljp0
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#4 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:42 pm

mick z1a wrote:dont know you're born, in my day http://youtu.be/VmOLWC9ljp0


No suprises there then :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#5 PostAuthor: brian 1100 » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:49 pm

If you don't mind doing a bit of wiring, fit some relays to the headlight.
You can buy them in Maplins or Halfords for about £5 each.
A small drop in voltage makes a big difference in brightness with a halogen bulb. I was loosing 3 volts through the wiring of my 1100R so wired in some relays - massive difference.
I fitted an HID kit of ebay to my car. Though a lot brighter, not too impressed with the beam spread. I think the reflector has be designed properly for the HID bulbs.
If you don't like wiring, you can buy a ready wired kit from http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Products/ ... _kits.html
Brought one of these for another bike.

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#6 PostAuthor: ZGAZ » Sat Oct 29, 2011 5:18 pm

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I put a chrome headlight from a 600 bandit on mine. It fitted without much trouble & gives a decent light.
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#7 PostAuthor: Tonka » Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:16 pm

HID light kit is the way to go. Got one on mine and it's as bright as any modern bike. :D
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#8 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Sat Oct 29, 2011 6:55 pm

Tonka wrote:HID light kit is the way to go. Got one on mine and it's as bright as any modern bike. :D


Is it a modular part that clips into the headlamp or is there some rewiring involved through loom to the battery
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#9 PostAuthor: Tonka » Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:40 pm

andyb1962 wrote:
Tonka wrote:HID light kit is the way to go. Got one on mine and it's as bright as any modern bike. :D


Is it a modular part that clips into the headlamp or is there some rewiring involved through loom to the battery
thanks


Definitely some rewiring to be done so unless you are confident with electrics I would get a kit and pay someone to fit it.
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#10 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Sat Oct 29, 2011 10:44 pm

thanks for that guys ill look into a HID kit and ask my mate to do all the electrictrickery nonsense.
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