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globeworkshop 11-12-11 23:22
brighter headlight???
 
Hi..I've been out most nights recently around narrow country lanes,all weathers, and my only gripe with my already much loved 06 xt660r is I could do with a lot brighter headlamp..I presume what's in mine is stock..but it's really inadequate.. there's no cats eyes..no signs..often no difference between tarmac,mud and grass..anything over 30-40 and it's white rhino time...much more light needed....any suggestions???..don't really want to upset the electrics with ballasts etc unless there's no other solution....thanks...

jasext 12-12-11 00:13
I tried everything from HID to higher wattage bulbs, still not much better. Get some additional lights like fogs or spots as they make a huge difference.

Just noticed your only up the road from me, i am just outside Ystradgynlais

Kev 12-12-11 01:10
+1 extra lights.

We have seen brighter bulbs melt/burn the XT's plastic head light.

CaptMoto 12-12-11 01:30
Quote:
Originally Posted by globeworkshop (Post 165774)
Hi..I've been out most nights recently around narrow country lanes,all weathers, and my only gripe with my already much loved 06 xt660r is I could do with a lot brighter headlamp..I presume what's in mine is stock..but it's really inadequate.. there's no cats eyes..no signs..often no difference between tarmac,mud and grass..anything over 30-40 and it's white rhino time...much more light needed....any suggestions???..don't really want to upset the electrics with ballasts etc unless there's no other solution....thanks...
Send a pm to J_maker and ask him about his front light mod that worked very well and is incredibly bright.


p.s: this thread has been moved to the appropriate section.

ejj 12-12-11 11:42
Hi,

I have fitted high power LED lights to XT
Some photos: http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=5752&page=29

My lights are BL1800 (3A power consumption) and I'm satisfied about brightness. There is available more powerfull BL3000 lights too (5A power consumption) .
http://24x7diy.com/index.php/cPath/23

feck 19-02-12 20:54
Quote:
Originally Posted by jasext (Post 165777)
I tried everything from HID to higher wattage bulbs, still not much better. Get some additional lights like fogs or spots as they make a huge difference.

Just noticed your only up the road from me, i am just outside Ystradgynlais
Just clocked this now, I go up to Ystradgynlais quite a lot to mess about with trucks on Peacey`s dads farm up the hill. You live in a rad place mate!

jasext 20-02-12 08:56
Give us a shout when your up next, some cracking roads and trails around here


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