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Headlight Bulb
Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:42 pm
Author: wheelysteve
What is the best H4 (wattage) headlight bulb to fit on a UK spec Z1B without overloading the 40yr old standard electrics?
Cheers Steve
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:35 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Nobody out there
The original bulb is like a candle. Is there anything better that won't melt stuff ?
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 10:55 pm
Author: jimmock
I'm here!!
Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2015 11:03 pm
Author: SVENLEATHER
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:45 am
Author: mick znone
found this on a quick search, may find a lot more on a longer one
http://z1ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtop ... mp+upgrade
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:57 am
Author: scott
If its standard bulb in there then just leave it on high beam all the time....it might reach 10 watts
No one ever flashed me when I used to leave mine on
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:24 am
Author: PAULJAC47
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:09 am
Author: Hinckley
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!
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:31 am
Author: ZedHead
LED ones are available ... No idea what they're like?
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 12:45 pm
Author: Kev1R
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.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:38 pm
Author: RALPHARAMA
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
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 2:03 pm
Author: markz9
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
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:03 pm
Author: wheelysteve
Thanks for the replies, i'll look into some of these.
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:08 pm
Author: jimmock
FFS Guyz,
The Guy was looking for help.
NOBODY answered him, and now he has 300 replies!!!
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:04 pm
Author: Garry.L
These are a good upgrade over standard......
