Headlight Bulb

wheelysteve · #1 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:42 pm

What is the best H4 (wattage) headlight bulb to fit on a UK spec Z1B without overloading the 40yr old standard electrics?

Cheers Steve

wheelysteve · #2 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:35 pm

Nobody out there :cry:

The original bulb is like a candle. Is there anything better that won't melt stuff ?

jimmock · #3 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:55 pm

I'm here!!

SVENLEATHER · #4 PostAuthor: **SVENLEATHER** » Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:03 pm

Steve let me know when you find out. Came back the other evening and could not tell if the blinking light was on or not. It was only who I saw that slight glow on the car in front at the traffic lights. I'm sure a modern day push bike light kicks out more power.

mick znone · #5 PostAuthor: **mick znone** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:45 am

found this on a quick search, may find a lot more on a longer one
http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... mp+upgrade

scott · #6 PostAuthor: **scott** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:57 am

If its standard bulb in there then just leave it on high beam all the time....it might reach 10 watts :lol:

No one ever flashed me when I used to leave mine on

PAULJAC47 · #7 PostAuthor: **PAULJAC47** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:24 am

Use the original wiring to switch a relay which is fed from a higher rated fuse ,wiring and is capable of handling the extra current,you can then safely fit high output lamps.

Hinckley · #8 PostAuthor: **Hinckley** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:09 am

Osram 'Night breaker unlimited' are standard fit H4 bulbs - extra output without using more amps.
Halfrauds etc...

As Paul says - the standard 40 year old wiring/switches can be used to operate a relay - micro relays from auto electrical supplies would fit inside the headlamp shell.
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/p ... tegory/194

z-fever do a clear 7" headlamp which I am toying with using.
http://www.z-fever.de/ShopNeu/shop/popu ... boscnicsk7

Non original appearance could be a deal breaker!

ZedHead · #9 PostAuthor: **ZedHead** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:31 am

LED ones are available ... No idea what they're like?

Kev1R · #10 PostAuthor: **Kev1R** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:45 pm

Could be the reflective 'silvering' on the back of the headlight, which does deteriorate over time, rather than the bulb - In which case a new light unit could be the easy answer

Worth checking anyhow.

RALPHARAMA · #11 PostAuthor: **RALPHARAMA** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:38 pm

The standard H4 fitment is 55/60watt, which will work fine on your bike providing the wiring's not shagged. If the wiring is knacked then a new loom is not a huge investment from Z Power and they also sell pattern switches. Whilst the switches aren't as good quality as the OEM ones, they are loads better than a shagged out stocker!

I think that the wiring on most Zeds is getting beyond it's sell by date these days and I have rewired dozens of them now. I wouldn't say I can actually do 'em with my eyes shuts, but I'm getting there

markz9 · #12 PostAuthor: **markz9** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:03 pm

Might be worth trying to get hold of a new cibie headlight unit they did a direct fitment and its so much better than the original
I will have a look on mine to see if there is a reference number
Mark

wheelysteve · #13 PostAuthor: **wheelysteve** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:03 pm

Thanks for the replies, i'll look into some of these.

jimmock · #14 PostAuthor: **jimmock** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:08 pm

FFS Guyz,

The Guy was looking for help.

NOBODY answered him, and now he has 300 replies!!!

Garry.L · #15 PostAuthor: **Garry.L** » Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:04 pm

These are a good upgrade over standard......

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