LED headlight bulbs

[Keith True]

I've tried most everything that has been made over the years.Behind the lens sealed beams made a weird light.The halogens worked OK,but the wires were always warm to the touch.I always left the band off the generator so I could turn it down for daytime driving.Then I tried the bulbs from The Little British Car Company.I liked those much better,and I went to using EVR's at the time.I tried some LED sold as headlights,but I really think those were more to be seen that to see with.Then I went to the big new bulbs,and I won't be going back to anything else.I set the third brush at it's lowest settings and it charges fine.I really don't need an EVR using thes bulbs,but I do like regulated charging.I was planning on buying one of Mikes new regulators,but it may not be needed.

[Y-Blockhead]

I was using Ron Francis 'Brite Bulbs' 75/125 cp bulbs until I tried the new Logo Lite LED's. Never go back.

Beside the LEDs putting out more light on the road and they don't use the reflectors, my front turn signals show up better. Win-Win.

[Gene F]

My results are like Kurt, Ordsgt, and Keith (above). I got mine at Snyders, and it was $100 well spent. I spent about an hour masking off the garage door for aiming, cleaning lenses, and everything. I am sure one of the guys in your local club can help you swap them and aim them. They likely will not even wash their hands when done.

Not an issue for oncoming traffic.

Oh, and pictures do not do this upgrade justice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are wonderful.

[Gene F]

Originally Posted by Keith True

They work great.Couple of things to remember.You do NOT focus them,you AIM them.You get the word,focus,right of the sentence.Also,if you aim them against a wall like you normally would you will be too high.The spectrum of light above what you see on the wall is what will blind others.Mine looked good on the wall,but when I checked them with a headlight aimer I was way too high.I have a couple to do right now,and until I get to the shop with the aimer I aim against the wall as I normally would,then drop them down a bunch.So far so good.

I aimed mine just a bit "lower inside of the cross hatches on the wall". Worked perfect for me.

[ndnchf]

FUI - Here is a short video I made last year showing the ammeter with all LED lights and stock 6v generator.

https://youtu.be/aAF18KGnH1k?si=BZvTwNN64zyllQQV

[nkaminar]

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Pete, The new black switch plates are plastic and melt when they get hot. The original ones were Bakolite or something similar that did not melt. I have the original ones and have no problem with the increased amperage of the halogen bulbs. I am assuming that this is your problem with your switch. If you are still having problems, you may want to try the electrical grease that has the copper particles in it from McMaster Carr.

I wrote this for other people too so it may not apply to you.

[petew]

Good tip Neil .