Old ones on the left, new on the right. I dig it. I’ve got new center bulbs coming in the morning. I’ll link the bulbs in a bit.
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Installed LED headlights and turn signals
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Newest PY21W BAU15S LED Car Bulbs, Amber Yellow 25W 12496 7507 PY21W BAU15S LED 2641A Bulbs for Turn Signal Lights with Build-in Load Resistor Anti Hyper Flash for Blinker Bulb (Pack of 2) https://amazon.com/dp/B08DHMNDF2/
AUXITO H4 9003 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 https://amazon.com/dp/B07TQLK6SH/
AUXITO H4 9003 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 https://amazon.com/dp/B07TQLK6SH/
UntitledTJK, I have not done the rears yet, but I do have them to install this weekend. I'll do the same pic with the hazards on to show both. The same bulb fits.
Rich, yes. It was a straight swap. I made sure I found bulbs that were direct replacements, and allowed the use of the OEM headlight boots and connectors the way Kawasaki designed it. Some LED bulbs use remote drivers or big fans, which don't seal up the same with the OEM boots, and can allow water into the housings.
I rode it from Mesa, AZ to Las Vegas and back this weekend. Non-stop except for gas both directions. No ill effect on the headlights. If they will run for 5 hours straight, twice, I have no reason to believe that there will be any heat issues as a daily driver.
Rich, yes. It was a straight swap. I made sure I found bulbs that were direct replacements, and allowed the use of the OEM headlight boots and connectors the way Kawasaki designed it. Some LED bulbs use remote drivers or big fans, which don't seal up the same with the OEM boots, and can allow water into the housings.
I rode it from Mesa, AZ to Las Vegas and back this weekend. Non-stop except for gas both directions. No ill effect on the headlights. If they will run for 5 hours straight, twice, I have no reason to believe that there will be any heat issues as a daily driver.
No problem, sir. The turn signals were a bit on the expensive side, but they really are excellent. And the design works perfectly with the shape of the C14 lights. The head of the bulb is sort-of a projector and shines really brightly ahead, and the LEDs around the circumference really shine to the sides as well.
Riding to and from Vegas really made it evident how much better the new lights are. Many people who were dawdling in the left hand lane moved over without me ever having to tap the passing lights.
Riding to and from Vegas really made it evident how much better the new lights are. Many people who were dawdling in the left hand lane moved over without me ever having to tap the passing lights.
LED on the left, standard on the right. And yes, the regular one IS lit.
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Installed a Bright2Wheels direct replacement tail light. Despite the pictures, the brake light IS a little brighter in person and the running light is WAY brighter.
OEM Running:
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Those look nice. I'd probably do that if I had kept my rear fender. I emailed B2W to see if I could work with something. I may disassemble my original light and work some voodoo on it.
Thanks for the link to the LED turn signals!
Direct plug n play units! These things are freakin' bright, buddy!
They would only let me order 1 pack at a time but well worth the price in my opinion!
Norm
Glad they worked out for you, Norm. Put a full set in my buddy’s ZX14R. Had to put a new flasher in his, since his uses a different, 2-wire flasher. Otherwise, direct for those too.
I installed the headlights last night replacing some LEDs I put in a couple years ago. Cut off on the low beam is much better than what I was running and the high beams light up road signs for a couple miles! Installation was a snap too because of their size. The units I just pulled out had a huge heat sink that sat behind the bulbs. The picture is the same brand I was running before, but the H4 that they don't stock anymore.
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Howdy. Nice writeup! I had swapped out the front lights and location lamps with LEDs too and they work much better. Also noticed that the license plate lamp is 1980's style and I'd like to replace that with an LED. Have you swapped out yours already, and if so which lamp did you opt for?
Thx, AB
Thx, AB
Sorry, AB. I did a tail tidy, so I wired in a completely new LED light assembly.
Did you link the replacement city lights?
Just want to confirm, for any who may have doubts about these lamps, that they are WAAAAY brighter than the LEDs I previously had installed. Haven't seen them coming at me, but from the way the road lights up out front I'm guessing these are pretty hard to miss! And then the high beams, wow. Just WOW.
My next thought is to swap out the turn signal lamps for the switchbacks. Saw a thread about them the other day. Not sure I'm a big fan of pulling off the body panels to string the wiring though. The video that was shared gave an overview, but didn't get into nearly enough detail for me to feel comfortable plunging in.
At this point I think I'll just swap out the front turn signal lamps for the LED ambers, which appear to be super bright based on the number of surfaces. Only concern might be that they could get super hot. I'll try these and report back once installed.
I thought I did. The actual ones I bought, the link is broken. These are the same color and manufacturer, just have more LED chips: https://amazon.com/SiriusLED-Extremely-Chipset-Interior-Courtesy/dp/B00GXO3IUG
I haven't had any issues with heat, and it's been pretty warm here.
What flasher did you use in your buddy's 14R? I have a 2012 ZX14r. Did you change out his headlamps?
For the flasher relay, went with the CustomLED guy. Worked great. https://www.customled.com/products/elfr-1-electronic-led-flasher-relay
For the headlights on his 2018 ZX14R: https://www.amazon.com/H11-H8-H9-Conversion-Waterproof/dp/B08LKLV4DX
They work AWESOME. It is how the bike should have come. The pure white lights are SOOO much better than the OEM incandescents. The highs and lows are the same bulb. On the 2018 anyway. And the passing light button on the ZX makes it look like a damn strobe. Not that he has to use it. The same city lights above work for the ZX, too. They're even the same color temp as the linked headlights.
UPDATE: finally got around to pulling off the body work and installed these on the front turn signals. WOW what a difference!
No joke folks, these are eye popping. Just ordered another set for my rear lamps (which are infinitely easier to swap out).
Why Kawa product mgrs decided against giving us these inexpensive lamps off the showroom floor is beyond me. The difference they make is remarkable. Thankfully I'll have these in place until I can scratch together the $250 to upgrade the whole shootin' match to the switchbacks.
In the meanwhile, if you're looking for a small (low budget) project that has a big impact, these will fit that bill.
Just a FYI, I’ve been riding around in 110°+ heat, no ill effects on any of the bulbs. It was 117° on my ride home yesterday.
It really makes me happy to see others using these. I’m glad I could contribute to the community in some small way.
It really makes me happy to see others using these. I’m glad I could contribute to the community in some small way.
Similar install last night . From a 130 feet to the front of the barn hi beam and low beam
Have you enojed the Auxito LED's? I installed some just about a month ago, but haven"t done any night riding.
I am
I am in the same boat. They sure do look brighter in the garage. Unfortunately we have a lot of winter left.
I think im going to buy these for my bike. I can barely ride at night with the stock lamp.
Thanks for the great write up. I swapped my headlights and daytime running lights to the LEDs you noted last year and love them.
For the turn signals did the bulbs prevent hyper-flashing or did you rewire the turn signals to address?
How have the bulbs worked out over the past year?
I picked up a set of the amber LED turn signal bulbs from the Amazon link last week and love them. I tried to buy a second set for the rear, but it seems that amber units are not available. The link now maps to a white set that have an incompatible base. I see many options out there and many suggest an added resistor may be needed or different relay in the bike's wiring. Does anyone know of a similar plug-and-play set of amber LED bulbs that have the same brightness?
Like Viper, I feel that the greatest advantage to switching to LEDs is to become more visible to oncoming traffic. I am convinced that enhanced VISIBILITY is a key part of staying safe on the roads.
I installed the Gixerhp Switchback Lights on the front of mine. His kit is plug and play.
(ie; I'm not as good at wiring as bigOred so I opted to buy ready built).
(Red amazes me}
(Even with the kit, I admit that I called to Gixer when I {still} became confused)
I initially installed the LED Head and Running Lights (I LIKED IT), and then I moved to the signal light installation.
,,,(ie; included in the kit are 2 filamant LED bulbs for the signal locations)
With these installed in the signal locations, I Now have white running lights "and" BRIGHT amber blinkers.
With "all" LED's on the front, the bike really stands out to approaching traffic.
I have, {and will eventually install} his Switchback Lights on the rear as well.
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Gixerhp is a COG Industry Member and supports COG at the Rally's with prizes.
Saaaaa-lute. (And thank you for your assistance)
Ride safe, Ted
I installed the Gixerhp Switchback Lights on the front of mine. His kit is plug and play.
(ie; I'm not as good at wiring as bigOred so I opted to buy ready built).
(Red amazes me}
(Even with the kit, I admit that I called to Gixer when I {still} became confused)
I initially installed the LED Head and Running Lights (I LIKED IT), and then I moved to the signal light installation.
,,,(ie; included in the kit are 2 filamant LED bulbs for the signal locations)
With these installed in the signal locations, I Now have white running lights "and" BRIGHT amber blinkers.
With "all" LED's on the front, the bike really stands out to approaching traffic.
I have, {and will eventually install} his Switchback Lights on the rear as well.
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Gixerhp is a COG Industry Member and supports COG at the Rally's with prizes.
Saaaaa-lute. (And thank you for your assistance)
Ride safe, Ted
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Thanks so much for the information Ted!!! I like making my self less invisibleLike Viper, I feel that the greatest advantage to switching to LEDs is to become more visible to oncoming traffic. I am convinced that enhanced VISIBILITY is a key part of staying safe on the roads.
I installed the Gixerhp Switchback Lights on the front of mine. His kit is plug and play.
(ie; I'm not as good at wiring as bigOred so I opted to buy ready built).
(I admit that I called to him when I became confused)
I initially installed the LED Head and Running Lights, and then moved to the signal lights.
,,,(ie; included in the kit are 2 filamant LED bulbs for the signal locations)
With these installed in the signal locations, I Now have white running lights "and" BRIGHT amber blinkers.
With "all" LED's on the front, the bike really stands out to approaching traffic.
I have, {and will eventually install} his Switchback Lights on the rear as well.
Gixerhp is a COG Industry Member and supports COG at the Rally's with prizes.
Saaaaa-lute. (And thank you for your assistance)
Ride safe, Ted
Happy and safe riding. Rob
I need to get some of these led's, either my vision is getting bad or the stock lamps are terrible.
How did you get to the light locations to replace. The service manual says to remove inner fairing and cone up from the bottom. Did you do this or just have a way to reach in and get to them. I have the bulbs from the link and will be replacing them. Any hints?
For the headlights you can reach down through the handlebars. For the running lights, take off the small fairing (a few pop rivets if I remember correctly) under the headlights and reach up from the bottom.
Thanks! The headlights were pretty easy. Will pop off the inner and get the running lights replaced.
I am getting hyper flashing from my LED turn signal bulbs I just added. The fronts have a built in resistor…. But are out of stock as I do the rears. Does anyone have a suggestion for a resistor to get the flashers to work as designed?
I'm still trying to work up the initiative to do the back lights.
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Ride safe, Ted
You could install a LED Flasher relay and the hyperflash issue should be solved.
ELFR-1 Electronic LED Flasher Relay with OEM Connector
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Ride safe, Ted
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Fantastic! I like the OEM plug and play aspect of this quick fix. I really was not wanting to hack into the wiring to install a load resistor. I will order today. This is why I am SO happy to be a member of COG. Thanks Ted!!!I'm still trying to work up the initiative to do the back lights.
You could install a LED Flasher relay and the hyperflash issue should be solved.
ELFR-1 Electronic LED Flasher Relay with OEM Connector
The ELFR-1 LED Flasher Relay for motorcycles is designed to flash at the normal blink rate for LED blinker lamps, incandescent blinker lamps, or any combination of the two. Fix your fast blink rate now easily with our ELFR-1. This device is Plug and Play with many motorcycles. See the complete...
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The flasher is perfect and mounted easily. You are a wealth of great information!!!I'm still trying to work up the initiative to do the back lights.
You could install a LED Flasher relay and the hyperflash issue should be solved.
ELFR-1 Electronic LED Flasher Relay with OEM Connector
The ELFR-1 LED Flasher Relay for motorcycles is designed to flash at the normal blink rate for LED blinker lamps, incandescent blinker lamps, or any combination of the two. Fix your fast blink rate now easily with our ELFR-1. This device is Plug and Play with many motorcycles. See the complete...
Ride safe, Ted
Yahoooo!
I'm just old, have seen a lot of info from others, and can still remember a few things.
Ride safe, Ted
I'm just old, have seen a lot of info from others, and can still remember a few things.
Ride safe, Ted
I changed mine out immediately & what a difference!Old ones on the left, new on the right. I dig it. I’ve got new center bulbs coming in the morning. I’ll link the bulbs in a bit.
The front and rear turn signal lamps I ordered have a different mount. Pins on the base are 180º offset while the originals are not directly across from each other. did I get the wrong part?
Yes… you have the wrong bulbs. I had this problem when Amazon subbed a different bulb than what I wanted because original was not available.
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Does a replacement exist?
Unfortunately that may be the case. I did the same thing, and had to return the package.
After figuring it out, these are the LED turn signal lamps I retro-fitted with (don't forget to order 2 sets):
EDITED: removed the errant link to a product that is no longer available. See below for updated comparable bulbs... Thx, AB
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The link is for a white bulb. The BAU15s mount has pins at 150º. Not 180º.
Good point. Didn't look. This is the product link in my order history. Not sure why it pulls a white bulb now...? I can assure you that both front and rear are amber and a VERY bright amber. As you can see, I didn't order both sets at the same time. I bought one to check them. After installing on the rear (easier to do in just a few mins) and seeing how super bright they were I went ahead and ordered the fronts to replace while I had the fairings off for service.
Now I see why they were different...
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These are the ones I ordered and they are plug and play. Great amber color and very bright.
The headlights and driving lights suggested worked great.
The LED City Lights that I installed have started to flicker. Think it's just the contact but people have told me that the LED's used for the City location sometimes flicker.
Found these to order.
I like the idea that they have LED's all around the diameter. Thinking that they might work a bit better with the reflector in the housing.
Any thoughts from anyone?
Found these to order.
I like the idea that they have LED's all around the diameter. Thinking that they might work a bit better with the reflector in the housing.
Any thoughts from anyone?
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Ted, the bulbs you got from me are flickering? I was using them and had no issues. Still have the whole bag (minus the two you have installed and the ones I used for about a year) if you want them.
I'd unplug them and plug them back in to make sure the connections are solid, unless you're just itching for something inexpensive to fiddle with. LOL
Last year I also bought a set of these and finally installed them. I like these smaller ones because I have no doubt about the heat. With the ones you linked to I'm sure there's a whole lot more heat build-up after only a few mins of operation.
I'd unplug them and plug them back in to make sure the connections are solid, unless you're just itching for something inexpensive to fiddle with. LOL
Last year I also bought a set of these and finally installed them. I like these smaller ones because I have no doubt about the heat. With the ones you linked to I'm sure there's a whole lot more heat build-up after only a few mins of operation.
I installed the Auxito H4 LED's in December of last year and have blown my low-beam fuse on four separate occasions. I will not try a heavier fuse. Finally, today while riding in Heber Springs, I put my original halogens back in and didn't blow any more fuses. I'm writing the company to see if they'll give me my money back ($50). They are getting too hot. When I pulled them today they were hot to handle (at the base). No more trust in them.
Similar issue anyone?
Is there a plug & play LED that's tried and true?
Similar issue anyone?
Is there a plug & play LED that's tried and true?
Which bulbs did you get specifically? I just installed these recently:
I know they have a number of different models.
I only have a couple hundred miles on these though so far.
I know they have a number of different models.
I only have a couple hundred miles on these though so far.
9003/H4/HB2 Auxito LED Headlights. On the back of the package it says M3. I found them by researching this thread and purchased them on Amazon.
Edit: I just looked at your link. Yours says "motorcycle specific" and mine does not. Mine don't look like yours at all.
Edit2: these are the ones I bought:
Edit: I just looked at your link. Yours says "motorcycle specific" and mine does not. Mine don't look like yours at all.
Edit2: these are the ones I bought:
Amazon.com: AUXITO H4 9003 HB2 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 : Everything Else
Amazon.com: AUXITO H4 9003 HB2 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 : Everything Else
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I'll post if I see anything odd with mine. Currently I have my plastics off and waiting for the led flasher relay to arrive so I can finish with the turn signals.
See my post above, but I also note that the one you bought says 15 watts and the one I bought says 26 watts. Mine have little cooling fans in them. maybe all that "extra" is blowing my low beam fuse?
can you post a link the the exact bulbs you got? the stock halogen are 60 watt I believe so maybe you got defective ones? interested to hear what others have to say who swapped and to which bulbs.
sorry, missed that you aded the link to your post. looks like the same ones @big0red4224 purchased.
Correct. I bought them ‘cause I saw them in this thread.
This is the one that I use. "Many others" have had excellent luck with them.
have a flat area at the top to prevent oncoming traffic, and bright as heck!
I'm a bit concerned with the ones IknowYouRider and RangerRay posted.
Important: I'm NOT saying that theirs is wrong, I just have a concern.
ie; Theirs has heat sinks inside of the headlight housing. (that I hope absorb the heat).
But there is nothing outside of the housing to get rid of that heat.
I suspect that they're this way because their designed to fit easily into a motorcycle.
The ones I posted have heat sinks outside of the housing. (to get rid of the heat)
Bit more work to get into the bike, but not difficult.
Ride safe, Ted
have a flat area at the top to prevent oncoming traffic, and bright as heck!
I'm a bit concerned with the ones IknowYouRider and RangerRay posted.
Important: I'm NOT saying that theirs is wrong, I just have a concern.
ie; Theirs has heat sinks inside of the headlight housing. (that I hope absorb the heat).
But there is nothing outside of the housing to get rid of that heat.
I suspect that they're this way because their designed to fit easily into a motorcycle.
The ones I posted have heat sinks outside of the housing. (to get rid of the heat)
Bit more work to get into the bike, but not difficult.
Ride safe, Ted
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How do you get the dust seal on after installing this LED?
You remove the mounting ring from the bulb, install that mount on the bike, then install the dust seal, and lastly re-attach the bulb to the mounting ring. (It uses two pins that lock it into place).
It's EZ to do, but you must clock the bulb (right side up) when you re-attach as it can be mounted upside down.
Ride safe, Ted
PS: Both of the bulbs we're talking about have a plate beside the High Beam LED.
That plate causes a flat or dark area at the top of the beam. (Can be seen when you shine the bulb towards a wall)
That dark area prevents blinding oncoming traffic.
Do not consider any bulb that does not have something like that plate in it's design..
It's EZ to do, but you must clock the bulb (right side up) when you re-attach as it can be mounted upside down.
Ride safe, Ted
PS: Both of the bulbs we're talking about have a plate beside the High Beam LED.
That plate causes a flat or dark area at the top of the beam. (Can be seen when you shine the bulb towards a wall)
That dark area prevents blinding oncoming traffic.
Do not consider any bulb that does not have something like that plate in it's design..
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I rode 4 hours in ~90 degrees with the motorcycle specific auxito and they did not melt on me
. They are super bright and direct plug and play. The beamrtechs you got look cool too.
The company is going to replace the bulbs. I opted to destroy the ones I have after the replacement (and send them photo evidence) after the replacements are here. I hope they catch that I probably need the motorcycle specific bulbs and send those, but if they don't I'm going to sell them and try something else.
RangerRay; There is another discussion currently going on where a guy "was" having the same problem you had.
He unplugged and re-plugged the bulb. Problem solved.
Don't tell anyone, but He had the Beamtechs that I use.
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He unplugged and re-plugged the bulb. Problem solved.
Don't tell anyone, but He had the Beamtechs that I use.
Headlight question
BEAMTECH H4 LED Bulb, S1 Series... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XHD78DQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share So i installed these today on my 2008 C14 and the installation was pretty straightforward. However, on low beam both lights are but on high beam only the left is on high. I know both are supposed...
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If you like simple, try the ones I (and many others) have installed. They are a direct replacement for the OEMs, and they're excellent. No huge heat sink, and still no issues over the past 18 months and 17,500 miles. I was bit nervous when I first tried them, but they've exceeded my expectations.
Those are the exact ones I’ve been having problems with. There is a small fan in each bulb. They’re not working for me. As noted, maybe I need to try them again, but I’m leery.
For $40 you can’t go wrong getting another set to try. But did you identify if it’s just one of them, or both? I’d pull them all the way out and give a close-up visual inspection. I’d also use a high lumen flashlight to check your connectors and wires down under the steering rack. These bulbs are rated at 30,000 hour lifespan.
Just like any bulb these will require a really solid seating of the connector, and then the boot gets pushed all the way back into place. I’ve gotten caught in torrential downpours and haven’t had any problems at all. I’ve ridden for about 6 hrs straight through some of the Hades’ Heat here across South Texas and haven’t had an issue. Heck, I even rode when we had the deep freeze here as well without any issue,
Could be that the set you rcv’d were defective, or the connections just need cleaning and reseating. But I’ll bet you that popping in a new set, double-checking the wiring connections are clicked in well, the clamps are re-strung across the back of the bulb, and the boots are fully covering the connections you won’t have any more issues.
Keep us posted!
I stand corrected. I see now that the ones RR posted do have a fan to remove the heat.
I was looking at the ones that IknowYou posted.
NOTE: They work fine for him. My concern is just a concern and I miss spoke.
Didn't realize that we were talking about 3 different lights.
My OOps.
Ride safe, Ted
Amazon.com: AUXITO H4 9003 HB2 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 : Everything Else
Amazon.com: AUXITO H4 9003 HB2 LED Headlight Bulbs, 12000LM Per Set 6500K Xenon White for High and Low Beam Hi/Lo Plug and Play, Pack of 2 : Everything Else
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NOTE: They work fine for him. My concern is just a concern and I miss spoke.
Didn't realize that we were talking about 3 different lights.
My OOps.
Ride safe, Ted
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Yea, it’s kind of confusing, but whatever the case, I like the idea of the heat sink being able to shed heat to the outside environment. And it looks like Auxito now has the “fanless” version.
One way or another I’ll try some more because the light output is so awesome. But, I’ll have my spares close by.
FYI -
Based on recommendations above, I bought the Beamtech bulbs. They appear to be high quality, well made, etc, but they have the large heat sink on the back.
Connie-Rider advised, to reinstall the dust seal - "
You remove the mounting ring from the bulb, install that mount on the bike, then install the dust seal, and lastly re-attach the bulb to the mounting ring. (It uses two pins that lock it into place). It's EZ to do, but you must clock the bulb (right side up) when you re-attach as it can be mounted upside down."
I don't see any way to easily (ie low force) remove the ring from the bulb. I'm going to send these back and get the Auxito version that lacks the large heat sink.
Based on recommendations above, I bought the Beamtech bulbs. They appear to be high quality, well made, etc, but they have the large heat sink on the back.
Connie-Rider advised, to reinstall the dust seal - "
You remove the mounting ring from the bulb, install that mount on the bike, then install the dust seal, and lastly re-attach the bulb to the mounting ring. (It uses two pins that lock it into place). It's EZ to do, but you must clock the bulb (right side up) when you re-attach as it can be mounted upside down."
I don't see any way to easily (ie low force) remove the ring from the bulb. I'm going to send these back and get the Auxito version that lacks the large heat sink.
I just bought and installed a BeamTech LED bulb on my '02 C10 and had no problem removing the ring from the rest of the bulb. Just hold the ring with your left thumb and a couple of fingers and the heatsink with your right, and turn the heatsink side counterclockwise a quarter turn to unlock it, and then pull it out of the ring. It hardly takes any force at all.
Hold the light with it pointed towards you,
Rotate the black ring counterclockwise about 5-10* and lift it off.
Takes almost no force to rotate it. Easier that removing the cap on a water bottle.
OOPs bp beat me to it.
Ride safe, Ted
Rotate the black ring counterclockwise about 5-10* and lift it off.
Takes almost no force to rotate it. Easier that removing the cap on a water bottle.
OOPs bp beat me to it.
Ride safe, Ted
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Coggers, back in 2019 I replaced my HIDs with these LumaWerx 9G LEDs and they have been working great. Easy install, and they have a nice cut line for low beam and high beam does a good job of reaching out to the horizon without being totally blinding to oncoming vehicles at a distance.
Bought them at our local LED specialist and customizer for all things LED. HID Kit Pros in Bellevue, WA. No fans to whine and they seem to stay pretty cool all the time. A bit pricier than others on Amazon, but I value the warranty and support I get from these guys, even by phone.
Short Specs:
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Bought them at our local LED specialist and customizer for all things LED. HID Kit Pros in Bellevue, WA. No fans to whine and they seem to stay pretty cool all the time. A bit pricier than others on Amazon, but I value the warranty and support I get from these guys, even by phone.
Short Specs:
- LED Emitters: Philips Luxen ZES Chips
- Kelvin: 6000K
- Lumens:
- Low Beam – 4500lm
- High Beam – 6000lm
H4/9003: LumaWerx™ 9G Bi-LED Headlight Kit
Quality - The all new 9th generation H4 Bi-LED plug-and-play headlight kit from LumaWerx™ is truly a work of art. Built using aircraft grade high
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